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Narrator: Our story starts in the pepper fields of Chile. Young Pepe the
Pepper was just waiting to be picked.
Pepe: It was hard, you know. I watched all my friends find their owners and I thought,
When do I find love? When does Pepe find his owner?
Narrator: Pepe lived in the shelter for around
a year. His opportunity to meet his owner came through, with a little boy named Peter.
Pepe: Peter was a great guy. He found in me
what I hadn't found in myself, which was determination
Narrator: Pepe lived with Peter and his family until he moved on to medical school. After
8 years of hard work at John Hopkins, Pepe earned his title, Dr. Pepper. While attending
school, Pepe made friends with Charles Salt, known to many as C. Salt, and they formed
the rap group, Salt n Pepper. After Salt moved on in his musical career, leaving Pepe, now
going by Sgt. Pepper, and his lonely hearts club band all alone.
Pepe: It was hard times. The Hearts club band just didn't catch on.
I had kids man, do you know how hard it is to be a failure in front of your kids?
Narrator: Pepe had to sell his house, living on the streets. He hitch-hiked
his way to a job interview at Pizza Hut where he got the job.
Pepe: It was hard selling pizza topped with
my cousins, but it paid the bills and got myself back on my feet.
Narrator: Pepe found his real luck though
when a local advertiser found Pepe Advertiser: Hey, have you ever considered
a career in modeling for advertisements? I think you'd be a natural.
Pepe: Getting that modeling job really hit
home with Chili's really got me back where I needed to be.
Narrator: Now an acclaimed model, Pepe can
be found in advertisements, logos, and even commercials.