Henry Winkler’s journey to success was marked by significant challenges, especially during his school years. From a young age, he struggled with reading, but his parents, who deeply valued education, misunderstood his difficulties and often labeled him lazy or unmotivated. Despite these harsh judgments, Winkler persevered and went on to earn an MFA from Yale University. However, reading scripts remained a major hurdle, so he learned to rely on improvisation and memorization to perform his roles, especially as Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli on Happy Days. It wasn’t until he was 31 years old that Winkler was diagnosed with dyslexia. This diagnosis finally explained the lifelong struggles he faced…
