Andy Lau wears prosthetic limbs to record Olympic songs, and is destined for the Paralympic mascot
"The secret of success is whether you are willing or not, sweat the hottest, and use the truest heart. The first place belongs to everyone…" Last night, Andy Lau, the "love ambassador" of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games and a famous Hong Kong artist, sang his latest Olympic song "Everyone Is No. 1" at the one-year countdown party to the Beijing Olympic Games.
Yesterday morning, Andy Lau said in an interview with reporters at the Olympic Building that he personified a disabled athlete in the song MV, hoping to use music and the spirit of unremitting efforts to cheer for the upcoming Olympic Games and cheer for Chinese athletes.
Regarding Olympic songs, I hope to inspire everyone with songs
This year’s Olympic song competition began, and Andy Lau participated in the creation of the song "Everyone Is No. 1", which focuses on the disabled. "I hope this song can inspire everyone. Tell everyone that a physically disabled person can stand up again and work so hard, let alone a able-bodied person. I hope everyone can learn such a self-improvement spirit. And I hope that through this song, everyone can pay attention to these disabled athletes and give them more support."
Incarnate as a disabled person to complete the MV in 3 days
In the MV, Andy Lau plays a courier who lost confidence in life due to a broken leg in a car accident. After seeing the scenes of athletes who lost their legs or hands at the Paralympic Games struggling tenaciously on TV, he regains his strength, puts on prosthetic limbs and starts practicing running, and finally returns to work for the courier company.
Andy Lau said: "We completed the 9-minute MV in just 3 days. I remember one day I put on prosthetic limbs and used crutches to climb the Great Wall. I thought it was easy at first, but I didn’t expect that the steps of the Great Wall, which usually take ten minutes to walk, took a long time that day, and every step was painful. When I finished, the staff and the crowd applauded for me. I thought at the time, this applause should not be reserved for every disabled athlete who has participated in the Olympic Games. They not only climb a small staircase, but also swim with one leg and one hand, race, hurdle… They deserve applause."
Regarding the Olympic theme song, the theme song must be sung by the world
For the most impressive Olympic theme song, Andy Lau chose the classic "Hand In Hand" ("Hand In Hand"). "This song has a high rate of popularity. I really hope that the theme song of our Beijing Olympic Games can also be sung by the world like" Hand In Hand ", so that every class can accept it. The theme song can move everyone in a direct and simple way, just like the harmonious spirit expressed by" Hand In Hand "regardless of win or loss."
Regarding the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, Andy Lau said: "Zhang Yimou is a very creative artist. Through everyone’s efforts, I believe it will bring you an unprecedented and very special opening ceremony."
Becoming a volunteer has been a dream for many years
Participating in the Olympic Games as an Olympic volunteer has been Andy Lau’s dream for many years.
"It’s something I’ve been researching for a long time, but I don’t know if it will work out well. I’d be willing to volunteer, but I don’t know what to do, and if I could, I think I’d be a ball picker or sweat for them," Andy Lau said.
Regarding the torchbearer, I support whoever is in Hong Kong
The "auspicious clouds" of the Beijing Olympic torch fascinated Andy Lau: "I really want to hold that torch because I think the torch is really beautiful, and I don’t know if there is a chance to have one."
"I hope to become an Olympic torchbearer, and it doesn’t matter if I don’t become a torchbearer. As long as I see a Hong Kong person or a Hong Kong artist who can become a torchbearer, I will support them," Andy Lau said.
Regarding the equestrian competition in Hong Kong, I feel more deeply that it is part of China
The Olympic equestrian competition will be held in Hong Kong. Andy Lau "loves the equestrian competition and started learning to ride horses in 1986".
What will equestrian events bring to Hong Kong? Andy Lau believes that "it will bring Hong Kong people closer together with mainlanders, and feel more deeply that they are part of China after Hong Kong returns to the motherland."
Regarding the Paralympics, I will give each Hong Kong athlete a gold medal
In 1992, Andy Lau went to Barcelona to watch the Paralympic Games. He was moved by the self-improvement and tenacious fighting spirit of those athletes who lost their hands or feet but still struggled to run and swim. In the following years, Andy Lau participated in various public welfare activities related to the disabled whenever he had time. When it comes to these disabled athletes, Andy Lau is always very excited to describe the situation at that time, so that those who were not there can feel the spirit of these warriors. "I think because many people participate in the competition, they may not win gold medals, so after every Paralympic Games, I will give a gold medal to every disabled athlete in Hong Kong."
Regarding the Paralympic mascot, I have a fate with "Niu Niu"
Andy Lau has just released his latest album "The Impression of a Cow", and the mascot of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games is also a cute calf "Niu Niu". Andy Lau is the love ambassador of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games and is also an ox.
For these coincidences, Andy Lau believes that "this is fate". He believes that "Niu is diligent and determined, and athletes need to have the courage of Niu to not be afraid of losing." He also combined his personal experience and said, "My road is not so smooth. I have fallen many times and have to get up again. If this is the case, since I have time and space, I think there must be some things you need to do."
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