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The Untold Truth Of Bruno Mars

ByChristine Liwag DixonandBecki Ledford

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Bruno Mars is a superstar who named himself after a planet, but, in spite of this, the singer is remarkably down-to-earth.

He started off his career as an Elvis impersonator and is now well on his way to becoming one of the biggest chart-toppers of all time. Mars' journey to fame has been marked with highs and lows.

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While his laid-back demeanor doesn't hint at his troubles, Mars has had more than his fair share of hardships. Think you know everything there is to know about this icon? Think again.

Bruno Mars wrote his first song at the age of 4

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Bruno Mars has been churning out hits since childhood.

He wrote his very first song when he was just 4 years old and dedicated it to the most important person in his life: his mother. She told Inquirer Lifestyle that Mars was "singing even before he started talking."

He also started playing the piano a