08/09/2021
Jorginho: “ I was living on 20 euros a week that I was getting from my agent, the same one who had invited me to the camp. I’d always spend it on the same stuff.
Five euros to phone my family in Brazil, a few more for shampoo, deodorant and toothpaste. On the weekends I’d spend the rest in an Internet café to chat with friends and family on MSN.
Sometimes when I really wanted a treat, I’d go to the main square in Verona and buy a milkshake at McDonald’s.
It cost one euro. Fries? Burger? Forget it, man! Happy Meals were for the rich kids.
Then I would sit on a staircase in the corner of the square and just … watch. I’d watch people come and go. I’d watch the birds and the tourists and just let my thoughts wander. That was how I spent my Saturday afternoons.”
Whatever happens, don’t give up. 👏🔥
