A simple American mechanic Billy Owen,who lost his right eye because of cancer, did not fall into depression, did not become addicted to alcohol, he found a new vocation and retrained to perform the role of a zombie.
The life of American Billy Owen (Billy Owen),The mechanic, who serves sports motorcycles, participating in motocross, until 2009 did not differ from hundreds of others. He was fairly well known in Oklahoma as a good specialist. A loving husband and father of a half-year-old son could not think that a serious test would soon be waiting for him. According to his confession, he was terribly tormented by headaches, he could not breathe freely because the right nostril constantly remained blocked. Do not attach importance to the symptoms, writing off the malaise on exacerbated sinusitis, Billy did not think to apply for professional medication. But at the insistence of his wife still agreed to undergo a survey. The diagnosis was disappointing. Doctors discovered he had a rare form of cancer - a synonasal low-grade carcinoma (synaptic anaplastic cancer). A tumor characterized by an aggressive course required urgent surgical intervention, since, according to statistics, less than 10% of patients survive with this cancer.
During the preparatory stage,that at the man the cancer has extended far enough, therefore during operation Billy Owen has lost not only the right eye, but also partially musculature and nervous endings of the right half of face. The patient's sense of smell has practically disappeared, and when he takes off the dental plates, he can easily put a finger in his mouth and he will appear in the empty right eye socket. According to Owen, during the rehabilitation period, in addition to emotional and psychological discomfort, he suffered most from the phantom itch of the far right eye. After leaving the clinic, after the completion of the rehabilitation period, the hero realized that he can not continue his career. "I can not expose the risk to motorcycle racer. I can miss some small detail that will cost the athlete's life, "- lamented Billy Owen. One-eyed ex-mechanic, critically evaluating his current appearance, decided to become a professional performer of the roles of zombies, monsters and other evil spirits. Without thinking twice, he made a photoportfolio, using his injury as an advantage, and sent it to the largest film studios in America. Ever since, Billy Owen has found his new vocation. He is quite in demand and actively withdrawn in horror films, music videos and TV shows like Venice Beach Freakshow.
Currently, Billy Owen is a permanentparticipant of the "Freakshow" show. This popular American reality show AMC is produced by Todd Ray, who, after leaving a successful career in the music industry, together with his wife tries to unite extraordinary people who call themselves "freaks". Todd Ray in an interview with the media warmly responds about his charges, including about Billy. According to his assessment, Owen's appearance initially shocked the public, but when the viewers know his story, they dramatically change their attitude. Billy himself expects that public speeches will open up even more prospects for him, not paying attention to the accusation of exploiting his appearance.
Of course, in the postoperative period BillyThe feeling of deep despair and depression that overwhelmed the relationship with relatives was overwhelming. Now the man has taken himself in hand and tries again to become a support for his family. He claims that he can not even imagine what his wife went through, so she is infinitely grateful to her. And the son is for Billy the only person who has never looked at him in another way.
