But the ego-driven dreams didn't last long.

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Mr Biggs described his friend as "a people's person - no side, no ego, a fun-loving musician who couldn't get enough of life, who loved his family".

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Though the idea of publicly admitting failure is all but unheard of in the ego-heavy entertainment industry, it wasn't sent without some self-serving purpose.

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After all your effort, you might not even get credited at the end of a film, but for the average movie crew member, seeing your name on-screen isn t much of an ego boost anyway.

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But don't feel too bad for them--it's easier to deal with a wounded ego when you're making a gusher of money.

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