Early Career
Pao was born in Hong Kong, but started his career as an art director and graphic designer in New York and Los Angeles. His work during that time included making numerous record covers and posters for Atlantic Records, Polygram and Warner Bros. Records.
During this time Pao also met Michael Palin, when they worked together on the book for the Monty Python film Life of Brian.
In 1980 Pao returned to Hong Kong and took up photography as his new career.
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