„Das war üble Kinderarbeit und hat mich sehr geprägt“, sagt Markus Lanz
Markus Lanz, a prominent German TV host, has spoken about his past experiences with self-doubt and feelings of inferiority. In an interview with "Stern," Lanz described his childhood in South Tyrol, Italy, where he had to work hard from a young age, including working on potato fields and as a dishwasher in hotels.
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AI-generatedMarkus Lanz, a prominent German TV host, has spoken about his past experiences with self-doubt and feelings of inferiority. In an interview with "Stern," Lanz described his childhood in South Tyrol, Italy, where he had to work hard from a young age, including working on potato fields and as a dishwasher in hotels. He characterized this as harsh child labor that significantly shaped him. These experiences fueled his desire for a self-determined life and contributed to a feeling of inadequacy he associates with poverty. Lanz believes that this persistent self-doubt and the desire for improvement have been a driving force in both his personal success and Germany's overall prosperity. He has hosted his talk show on ZDF since 2008.