October 18th 2024.
In his new memoir, Al Pacino shares a personal and painful story that still makes him feel uncomfortable to this day. The renowned actor, known for his iconic roles in films such as Scarface and The Godfather, opens up about a childhood injury that has haunted him for decades.
In the first chapter of his book, Pacino reflects on his upbringing and how he seemed to constantly cheat death. He describes himself as a cat with more than nine lives, as he had numerous accidents and mishaps throughout his childhood. But one particular incident stands out as the most embarrassing moment of his life.
Pacino recalls being around 10 years old when an iron fence hit him between the legs while he was practicing his tightrope skills. It had been raining that day, causing him to slip and fall onto the fence. The pain was excruciating, and he could barely walk home. Luckily, an older man saw him struggling and carried him to his aunt's apartment.
As he lay on the bed with his pants down, his mother, aunt, and grandmother examined his injury in a semi-panic. He remembers feeling embarrassed and hoping that the doctor would arrive soon. In that moment, he wished for the pain to end.
In another chapter of his memoir, Pacino reveals how he was once flat broke in his career. It all started when he worked with a corrupt accountant who was handling the finances of several celebrities. In 2011, he received warnings about this accountant, but it wasn't until he returned from a lavish European trip with friends and family that he realized something was wrong.
Despite his extravagant lifestyle, his financial situation hadn't improved. It was then that he discovered he had lost $50 million due to his corrupt accountant. The big paydays he was used to were no longer coming, and he found it harder to find roles for himself.
This financial crisis led to Pacino taking on a role in the film Jack and Jill, even though he didn't have much interest in it. He admits that he did it for the money and because he was friends with the film's star, Adam Sandler. The experience helped him get back on his feet, and he has since been able to rebuild his finances.
However, Pacino now takes his finances more seriously and seeks advice from experts. He also recently opened up about a health scare where his pulse stopped during a medical emergency. He jokes about wishing he could find some steroids that wouldn't kill him, as he had taken some during a bout with Covid. In the end, he reflects on the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing every moment.
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