outlier |ˈoutˌlīər| noun
1: something that is situated away from or classed differently from a main or related body
2: a statistical observation that is markedly different in value from the others of the sample
success |səkˈses| noun 1: the accomplishment of an aim or purpose
2: the attainment of popularity or profit
3: a person or thing that achieves desired aims or attains prosperity
This is the story of my father, Gary Pezzella, a man who rose to success because of a series of events brought on by luck and skill. He became the only business owner in his line of ancestors and outshines all of his former classmates despite his lack of an advanced education. Is Gary Pezzella an outlier? You decide.
