Freeman argues that such films were "deeply formative": "They provided the lifelong template for my perceptions of funniness (Eddie Murphy), coolness (Bill Murray) and sexiness (Kathleen Turner).
The character was a little too close to home for my teenage perception - I saw too much of myself in him, which made me acutely uncomfortable.
In the case of episode "Champaign Papi," none of that felt different, except for my own perception of reality.
The greatest support for my unwavering perception of Conrad Murray's selfish character, were his actions when he entered Michael Jackson's bedroom while speaking on the phone with one of his girlfriends.
For example, consider my perception of the table in front of me.
"My perception, for what it is worth, is that the younger generation in academics is largely quite open to those of all political views," he said.
On Sept. 11, when the World Trade Center collapsed, I was getting my third chemo treatment for breast cancer, and my perception of the world changed dramatically.
I understand his fame is different at home and abroad.I was living in China for three years and my perception from talking to neighbours, to taxi drivers, to Chinese movie stars was that people do not know who he is.
Or at least strive for my dad's perception of what an elite school was.
