The Pirate of Prague The Best Student Harvard Ever Had | 2
Nov 13, 2023
Viktor shares his remarkable journey from escaping communist Czechoslovakia to posing as a physics prodigy at Harvard. He recounts his daring escape and how he charmed his way into elite circles, even stealing a professor's wife. The conversation dives into the chaos of academia and unexpected romances, including a tumultuous marriage that shapes his path. As communism falls, Viktor sees opportunities in Prague, highlighting his transformation from a struggling immigrant to a successful entrepreneur.
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Victor's Escape and New Start
- Victor escaped communist Czechoslovakia using a fabricated identity as a physics prodigy.
- He quickly charmed a professor and showed up unexpectedly to study physics in the US.
Babysitter Turned Husband
- Victor became a babysitter for the family of a professor who helped him.
- He then ran off with the professor's wife, Diane, and married her soon after.
Harvard Admission through Deception
- Victor embellished his academic achievements to gain admission to Harvard's undergraduate program.
- Despite plagiarizing and multiple suspensions, he managed to stay enrolled via charm and excuses.