He is the reason I work so hard and still struggle.

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We can identify with the struggle, the doubts, and appreciate that ultimately the hard work paid off.

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"It was a struggle to make this decision and he had to work really hard, which is what he did -- he drew hundreds and hundreds of drawings before he saw himself fit to be an artist, " said Meedendorp.

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