By Lisa Be
LifeBuzz Staff
10 Rejection Letters That Prove You Shouldn’t Take Harsh Criticism To Heart.
We’ve all been rejected at one time or another, and we all know it can be very painful. It’s easy to be discouraged by the criticism of others.
Here are some examples of famous people who were rejected, and then went on to achieve amazing things…
Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol tried to donate one of his drawings to the Museum of Modern Art back in 1956. After careful consideration, the museum decided “they ought not accept it for our Collection.” The museum now owns 168 Warhol pieces.
Madonna
Producer Jimmy Ienner felt Madonna was not ready for a music career.
U2
RSO Records found U2 (and its frontman Mr. P. Hewson aka Bono) "not suitable for us to present" in 1979.
Jim Lee
Lee did eventually resubmit and started his stellar career with Marvel Comics.
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