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The Life of the Greatest Comedy Artist—Charlie Chaplin
伟大喜剧家的一生——查理·卓别林
To a failure, hardship is an excuse;To a success, hardship is great fortune. Stagestruck Charlie Chaplin plodding all the way.
对失败者来说，磨难是苟且的籍口，对于成功者来说，反而是宝贵的财富。痴迷于艺术的他一生都在不懈追求......
Charlie Chaplin was born on April 16, 1889 in London.
1889年4月16日查理·卓别林出生于伦敦。
His father was an entertainer and although not one of the big names, he was doing very well.
他父亲是一个演员，虽然不是什么大人物，但也表现不俗。
His mother Hannah was also an entertainer. A wonderful mimic, she had a sweet, charming voice.
他母亲哈那是一位出色的喜剧演员，嗓音甜美动人。
While they were by no means rich, the music hall provided the Chaplins with a comfortable living.
虽然谈不上富裕，可戏院的工作毕竟能使卓别林一家过上安逸的生活。
Unfortunately happy life didn't last long. Father's alcoholism was slowly, but surely destroying his marriage.