Lee's big break came when he was cast as Kato in the television adaptation of the comic book The Green Hornet. Although Kato played a supporting role to the show's title character, Lee's breathtaking displays of martial arts quickly stole the show. The popularity of his portrayal of Kato was so overwhelming that when the show was brought to Lee's native Hong Kong, the series was marketed as The Kato Show instead of its original title.

In 1972, Lee invited Chuck Norris, the reigning world karate champion, to fight opposite him as the centerpiece of his film Return of the Dragon. When Norris asked who the victor of the match would be, the answer to Lee was obvious. In a commentary for WorldNetDaily, Norris recalled asking Lee, "Oh you're going to beat up on the current world karate champion?" "No, I'm going to kill the current world karate champion," replied Lee.

His work ethic killed him. He literally worked himself to death. Was at 128 pounds when he died.

Of course I admire Lee. But he's an example of someone working themselves to death.

"zombieslayer" wrote:

How do you figure?

"Zero2Cool" wrote: