His humble beginnings were not the stuff fame is made of. His modest log home was situated on the edge of a bog, where he spent every spare minute of his early years perfecting his swimming skills. He never made it as an Olympic swimmer. His career took him instead, to Hollywood.

Who'd have guessed the little fellow would achieve such fame?

What is it about him? Is it that he can sing? And dance? And play the banjo? Or is it that he makes us laugh? At him, and ourselves. Or cry. Almost makes one green with envy, y'know?

KT