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No, not really. He failed his college entrance exams, and considering how both of his parents were teachers, and how highly education is placed in Taiwanese society, I took it to mean that they weren't that strict. Also, he stated in an interview that when he first started out with piano his mother watched over him while he practiced, but mostly to keep his attention span in check. In his teenage years, he would practice and compose on his own; no one forced him to.

Maybe, but it's hard to tell. Maybe they give him lots of lessons, or maybe he was born with the talent.

But real talent must need hours and hours of practice and dedication to truly master your craft. And I think he's done just that - he's hardworking and talented. Added with some other qualities...SUCCESS!