Leslie the Musician
The video begins with Leslie introducing himself and providing some background. He grew up in a middle-class family in Serangoon Garden, where his father was a school teacher. Leslie fondly recalls spending time at a second-hand bookstore called NIV, where he would buy or rent books, cherishing those moments as some of his happiest memories. Leslie then delves into his educational journey. With his father being a strict English teacher, he developed a strong proficiency in English. He was admitted to Raffles Institution (RI), but his time there was challenging. Academically, he struggled, and he found it difficult to connect with his classmates. He even got into trouble for running in the corridor and using inappropriate language towards his Chinese teacher. By the end of his fourth year, Leslie's poor performance in his ‘O’ levels meant that he could not proceed to junior college. Following this, Leslie attended AMK Secondary School. Later, he was awarded a scholarship to study ...
