Once inside the wrestling world, it was undeniable that Andy Kaufman was born to be a heel. He effortlessly incited and garnered heat like the best in the business.
It was often challenging to distinguish between the entertainer and the real Andy Kaufman. The line between reality and performance was blurred, leaving many unsure what was genuine and what was an act.
From an early age, Kaufman felt a need to perform. Instead of going outside to play with the other kids as his parents urged him, he preferred to watch television all day and to write poems and stories.