A decade ago, Leslie Cheung
left his fans.
His last words to his
manager were, "I can finally have a good sleep."
There were speculations on
what leads to his death. I could not care less on this but what I care is, the
legacy this late superstar left behind. Not for his fans, but for Hong Kong .
It will be fitting for him
to be conferred the title of Son of Hong
Kong (香港之子), as what Anita Mui is being affectionately called
as Daughter of Hong Kong (香港之女).
What the late Cheung has done is on par with the legacy that the late Bruce Lee
(coincidentally passed away 40 years ago) has left.
From popular culture to
serious stuff like Farewell To My
Concubine, Happy Together, from a
pop idol to a director wannabe, Leslie Cheung is determined to show that he is
not just a pop idol. He want to be someone whom can carry a Grammy or Oscar or Cannes
As we remember him at this
time right now, let's us remember not only Leslie Cheung but also the lost decade
that Hong Kong has.
I will be touching on his singing
and acting career which spanned thirty years, covering the best and bad times
of Hong Kong . Some of the film titles I touch
will be familiar, some are obscure. As for his songs, it will be a ride down
the memory lane.
We miss you so much, Leslie.
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