"Joker" Was Based On This True Story of an Unhinged Man

Family Outcast

Conrad was ecstatic about following his passions, but his father was less than enthused by the idea. He felt that his son’s decision was a waste and rather foolish. He would even tell Conrad that “an actor is an outcast.” Conrad was heartbroken, but not deterred. Rather than give up as a result of his father’s rejection, Conrad decided to press ahead...

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.