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Tyler Perry is a multi-talented artist, who has achieved immense success in the entertainment industry as an actor, writer, producer, and director.  

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His life story is a testament to the power of perseverance, hard work, and determination.

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Born Emmitt Perry Jr. on September 13, 1969, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Perry had a difficult childhood. 

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He suffered physical and emotional abuse at the hands of his father, which led him to attempt suicide multiple times as a teenager. 

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Perry found solace in writing and used it as a form of therapy to cope with his pain.

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Perry's first foray into show business was through writing and performing in plays. 

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He wrote his first play, "I Know I've Been Changed," in 1992, which was loosely based on his life experiences. 

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However, Perry struggled to find success and faced rejection from critics and audiences alike.

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Undeterred, Perry continued to write and produce plays and built a loyal fan base. 

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His breakthrough came in 2000, with the play "I Can Do Bad All By Myself," which introduced the character Madea, a tough-talking grandmother played by Perry himself. 

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