Story of Beth

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In “The Soloist” we learn that Nathaniel Anthony Ayers (Jamie Foxx) was once a music prodigy who attended Julliard, but is now living on the streets. He represents over 3.5 million homeless people in the US, which includes nearly 1.4 million children. Nathaniel stood out to Los Angeles Times reporter Steve Lopez (Robert Downey Jr.) because of his talent—but what captivated him was Ayers’ story. Everybody has a story. Here is Beth’s.

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Beth It' s all most winter and maby I can help you.Can you or some one tell me about you? What day month and year were you borne? Are you steal eighteen? I'm old enouph to be your father there's a university in my little city My name is gene do you need a home?

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