
A young English boy was called "Carrot Top" by other students & given "little chance of success" by some teachers. He ranked third lowest in class: grade averages for English 75%, history 65%, mathematics 50%, Latin 30%.
His teacher's report read: "The boy is certainly no scholar & has repeated his grade twice. He has also a stubborn streak & is sometimes rebellious in nature. He seems to have little or no understanding of his school work, except in a most mechanical way. At times, he seems almost perverse in his ability to learn. He has not made the most of his opportunities."
Later, with Much Godly Love & Patience from Many... Ol' Carrot Top settled down to serious study & soon the world heard... about...