Christopher Gardner

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Christopher Gardner
Christopher Gardner is a successful entrepreneur and has an inspiring story. He was the inspiration for the 2006 movie “The pursuit of happiness” in which the famous actor Will Smith played him. ( Bloomberg, 2016)
Chris Gardeners’ Quotes
“There is no plan B for passion.” Chris Gardner
“Always, always pursue happiness.” Chris Gardner
“Claim ownership of your dreams.” Chris Gardner
(hoangchautks, 2016)
His story
He was born on the 9th of February in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He had a very rough childhood where he was exposed to drugs, violence, crime, alcoholism and poverty. He did not know who his father was and lived with his mother “Bettye Jean Triplett”. He joined the US Navy when he left high school and when he

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