a documentary and talking with distant friends and relatives about the life and times of Eagle Pinnell.
Though he wasn't very famous or prolific in his career, you feel like you were, at one time, knew, or had a friend who was friends with someone like Eagle Pinnell.
IMO, the best kind of life story is one that you teaches you something. And, in this case, it might be that nothing in this life is by chance and to be taken for granted, the importance of self-discipline, and not take time, talent, opportunity, and, most important of all, yourself for granted.