[kuronekoaus]

One that came to mind, a famous example, Kylie Minogue. She fought and overcame cancer and is currently touring the world. The music industry is strong in Australia as it is in many other countries.
Also, so many people I know like in school try so hard, and some are absolute geniouses. As are many other students from all over.

I feel a hint of generalisation from your end of the thread. And by hint I mean bus-smack.