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(Video) Tyler Perry – Homeless -> Hollywood -> Millionaire

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14 years ago

Aug 17, 2011

Joel Brown (Founder of Addicted2Success.com)

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American Actor/Director/Producer “Tyler Perry” who is responsible for bring you Madea’s Big Happy Family and a number of other well known movies went from Homeless to a Mega Millionaire with his ideas in Hollywood after listening to Oprah Winfrey’s advice on TV back in the early 90’s. Forbes Magazine ranked Tyler Perry the 6th highest paid man in Hollywood back in 2009, with his films grossing an astonishing amount over $500 Million to date.

Tyler Perry is no overnight success, he has worked out the correct formula and the right mindset for success to achieve his wildest of dreams. Watch this video as Tyler Perry explains to Larry King how he came from living on the street to becoming a Hollywood Millionaire Super Star!

Larry King Live :Tyler Perry’s Words On Success

Tyler Perry Quotes To Live By:

“It doesn’t matter if a million people tell you what you can’t do, or if ten million tell you no. If you get one yes from God that’s all you need.” — Tyler Perry

“People always try to do the right thing..after they’ve tried everything else.” — Tyler Perry

“Are You Living or Just Existing?” — Tyler Perry

“You can,t make yourself happy by causing other peoples misery -Tyler Perry

“You will always fine jealous people.They’re the ones promoting you.” — Tyler Perry

“Don’t wait for someone to green light your project, build your own intersection.” — Tyler Perry

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