How a 13 year old changed 'Impossible' to 'I'm Possible' | Sparsh Shah | TEDxGateway
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Published 2017-05-23
Sparsh is a 13-year old child prodigy, singer/song writer/rapper born with brittle bones (130+fractures), but an unbreakable spirit. He became a worldwide internet sensation with his Purhythm versions of Eminem covers. He aspires to inspire and sing in front of a billion people one day.
Sparsh has been learning Hindustani classical music for the last seven-and-a-half years and American vocal music for the last three years. Sparsh is multi-talented. He performs at community events and has appeared on local radio stations and television shows, besides hosting shows as an MC.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx
All Comments (21)
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His bones maybe fragile but his soul is really tough and strong.
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This made me cry.. look at him.. what am I doing with my life..
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How to turn Impossible into I'm possible: 1. Find your passion 2. Never hold yourself back 3. Help others 4. Dream big
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What a great inspiration he is! When I was 18, I had a vacation job in a home for physically and mentally disabled children. It was one of the toughest things I've seen. The kids in the "bed" section were of all ages, up to 17 years, but they would never walk.... spend all their existence in a little bed. Their parents had all abandoned them, and nobody else wanted them, either. So the nurses there were the only ones caring for them. One little girl, the size of a one year old, who was actually 9 years old, had also what we called "glass bones", just like this boy. Except she had never had a family, who would believe in her, speak to her... nothing at all. The nurses never talked to the kids, they just cared for their bodily well being: feeding, washing, cleaning up diapers, giving medications. I started to play with the kids, and they began to react to me, smiling mostly, as almost all could not move their body at all. I was sure that these children knew every one and who interacted with them or not. I managed to develop a real relationship with hand signs on my part, and mostly smiles or eye movements from the kids. The nurses and doctors were surprised to see the kids responding to me. It had never occurred to them to try it. I for one will never forget any of these children, they live on in my memory and my heart.
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How genuinely he said 'Thank you' . GOD BLESS HIM.
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I genuinely want to know what was wrong with the audience.
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I think the audience felt laughing at his jokes would feel like they’re laughing at his condition. I think they were to nervous to laugh. Such power this young man has.
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this boy is unbelievable he was hiding his pain even though he was emotional /crying .when i was in 10th i got very less marks i had very high expectation that i'll score high i was depressed ,mentally and physically . just look at him his bones maybe fragile loved his speech now i'm going tell my self nothing is impossible everything will be possible if you want . fell in love with his voice
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The boy was not physically and mentally paralized The audience were
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What a boy. At thirteen years he has come to share his story on Tedex..God bless him with all opulences..
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Such a sweet, funny and gifted human. You did 'Sparsh' our hearts💯. Amen to winning GRAMMYs.
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His bones maybe fragile but his soul is stringent.
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i love the way he gets happy when the audience clap for him
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He is speaking like a gentleman. He is absolutely a great person.
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I'm so pressured and hopeless recently but this boy inspired me🥰
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This kids 19 now! Truly inspiring what he does!
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Did u people notice that he didn't share his disabilities and feelings what he has faced....but still he motivated us , such a wonderful speech by 13 yrs old child. His voice is awesome ,the way of singing.. wow!! felt Goosebumps :)
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when he would tell a joke and nobody would laugh I honestly felt bad for him.
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I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Sparsh and his dad Hiren in person. They are both absolutely incredible!
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His smile and his laughter just gives a very beautiful positivity ♥️
