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The first time he entered, he was eliminated before he even got to perform before the judges and fans.
But high school German teacher Jon Nakamatsu didn't give up. He entered again, and this time he went all the way and became the top idol.See the full content of this document
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Practice Does Make Perfect for Nakamatsu
Not the "American Idol," but essentially the American - even world - piano idol. Nakamatsu beat out 165 top pianists to win the 1997 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.
And like most "American Idol" winners, he became instantly famous. His first public performance as champion was thre...See the full content of this document
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