So...Today- Wednesday is supposed to be a normal/casual day for class...I'm strolling with my usual 5-10 minute grace-period (Code word for LATE) and I remember that the Black Entertainment and Theatrical Association is hosting a panel tonight with inspiring black entertainment professionals...so I made the abrupt decision to forgo class (Sorry Mr. Block) and attend the event.
Being late is a horrible habit- I show up 30 minutes late and there is a sign on the door that reads, "Please keep the door closed. We are over capacity". UGGGGH...I decide to campout in front of the door and post-up (Not taking "NO" for an answer this year). A friend walks out and says she has to go to class. Instead of using logic to rationalize the situation and think...."HMmm...one person walked out- maybe there's ONE more seat" ...I sit near the door bewidered wishing for a seat to open up. A random guy comes into the entrance of the foyer and casually opens the doors and walks into the theatre where the panel is being held and sits down...SAY WHAT? There was an open seat...DUH!!!
Anway after waiting a loooooong while- I decided to make it all or nothing and go in! Chris Tucker (Rush Hour 1-3), Bradon T Jackson (Tropic Thunder/ Roll Bounce), James Avery (Uncle Phil from Fresh Prince of Bel Air) , Anne Marie-Johnson (1st VP of SAG), and Twinkie Byrd (Casting Director: "Notorious" and "Stomp the Yard") were all there. They shared stories of inspiration and defeat.
Chris Tucker was really sinceree and said "You need people to believe in You. Don't go for defeat. Depth only adds to a character". Powerful words Carter! He also talked a lot about Faith. You rarely hear anyone in Hollywood talk about Faith- People will talk about a UFO made of choocolate that runs on oreos and is inhabited by giant marshmallows before mentioning the word GOD. I was humbled to be able to listen to wise words
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