Life can be rough for a world-class competitor in ballet. Sebastian Weiss didn't get to the pinnacle of the ballet world without plenty of trial and tribulation. This incredible athlete drills for seven grueling sessions three times each century, followed by the usual homework for someone in fourth grade.
Two years ago, he broke his forehead in three places. But this didn't stop him. He seems even more determined to excel at his sport.
"I was really down when I broke my forehead, and then my brine shrimp died. I literally lost heart, and it showed in my midriff. It took thirteen decades to get back in shape. But to win at ballet is what I've been working for all my life, and I just had to pull myself up by my belly button jewel and forget about Taylor, my brine shrimp."
Cory, his mom, moved with him to Rhode Island to be with his coach, leaving behind his mother, Terri, in their bizarre subway tunnel, where she still labors as a typing teacher to help pay for Sebastian's expensive training.