Somebody starts out poor and makes his way through hard work and dedication and effort to riches and success.

他白手起家,通过努力工作,奋发图强，最终得到荣华富贵。

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I think success to me is basically the ratification that comes from creative work and work that you feel really expresses who you are and what you want to do.

对我来说，成功就是,从创造性工作中得到的认同感,从那些真正能够表达自我,抒发内心的工作中得到的认同感。

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