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In 1965 Nashville, Kris Kristofferson worked as a janitor at Columbia Studios, mopping floors in the early hours of the morning. Despite being a Rhodes Scholar, a helicopter pilot, and having a promising West Point career ahead, he gave it all up to pursue his passion for songwriting. His mother cried, asking, “You’re a janitor now?” For years, his music went unnoticed until Johnny Cash discovered a discarded lyric sheet for “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down,” read it, and was moved to tears. Later, Janis Joplin turned his song “Me and Bobby McGee” into a classic hit. From mopping floors to touching hearts worldwide, Kris showed that dedication, humility, and perseverance can turn overlooked talent into lasting artistic impact.

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