What is a piece of advice your mother or father gave you?
Always strive for your goals. Keep working at it.
What was your favorite fun thing to do when you were a child?
Play basketball most of the time, and hang with friends. Because basketball -- I enjoyed doing it, that's the best thing to do with my free time.
What was your favorite thing you did during the summer?
I went to Florida. I enjoyed it because I went up there with my whole family, met everybody I ain't seen in a minute.
If you could spend time getting to know a celebrity, who would it be?
I'd say James Horton; he played basketball. I say that because that's my favorite player, and I love watching him play all type of things and I love following him in everything he does.
What is a piece of advice your mother or father gave you?
If you always give rides, you'll never need a ride.
What was your favorite fun thing to do when you were a child?
Play cops and robbers, because I liked pretending I was a cop.
What was your favorite thing you did during the summer?
Working, because I got promoted three times within a month's span.
If you could spend time getting to know a celebrity, who would it be?
Will Smith. He's funny, I like him and he was my role model as a child.
What is a piece of advice your mother or father gave you?
The golden rule: Treat others how you want to be treated.
What was your favorite fun thing to do when you were a child?
I loved to play football out in the backyard. I love sports, I love football, so it was a good way to pass time.
What was your favorite thing you did during the summer?
Worked -- I made some bank.
If you could spend time getting to know a celebrity, who would it be?
I would have to say Stephen Colbert. He's hysterical. Every time I watch his show -- I lose it every time.
What is a piece of advice your mother or father gave you?
I guess be yourself and stick to your roots. Don't forget your roots.
What was your favorite fun thing to do when you were a child?
Playing outside, that's about it.
What was your favorite thing you did during the summer?
We went to Branson, and time with family.
If you could spend time getting to know a celebrity, who would it be?
I think Johnny Cash, just because I think his life was interesting.
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