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Deeds, a relationship drama which he
wrote, directed and stars in opposite an A-
list cast which includes Thandie Newton,
Gabrielle Union, Phylicia Rashad, Rebecca
Romijn, Jamie Kennedy, Beverly Johnson
and Brian White.
Kam Williams: Hi Tyler, thanks for the
interview.
Tyler Perry: No worries.
KW: Do you care to comment about the
passing of Whitney Houston?
TP: [Pauses to collect himself] Kam, I
can’t… I’m actually just trying to find a
way to get through the day today… [Hesi-
tates] Nobody knows this, but I was very
close to…[Chokes up] Sorry… I can’t… No
offense to you, Kam.
KW: I understand completely. I have a lot
of other questions for you from fans. Harri-
et Pakula Teweles says: Good Deeds is a
unique film for you in that the story
revolves around an issue in your character’s
life. She was wondering how you came up
with the idea for the story? She points out
that this is a film about a “defining
moment,” so she’s wondering whether it
was inspired by such a moment in your life
or career that you’d like to share?
TP: Yeah, for me, it was a question of just
reflecting at 40 that I was very grateful that
I had followed my own voice. So, that led
me to my own path and I listened to outside
influences. Good Deeds is a story about a
guy who had always done what he was told
to do but never what he wanted to do until
his defining moment arrives when someone
comes along who helps open his eyes. I’ve
had a few of those moments in my own life
like when during a job interview I was told,
“You don’t complete anything. Your appli-
cation isn’t even complete.” And right at
that moment, I realized I had to become a
finisher, and see every task through to com-
pletion.
KW: Harriet observed that there are a
number of actors and actresses you’ve col-
laborated with several times in film and/or
TV. Is there a Tyler Perry acting ensemble?
TP: I’d say I’m open to anybody. I’m
very open to fresh talent, and I love the
underdog, people who have been counted
out, because they come in with a different
type of hunger. For instance, nobody would
give the members of the cast of House of
Payne a shot on TV, period. Yet, here they
are with already more episodes than any
other sitcom in history except Leave It to
Beaver. I’m all for the underdog, so I’d like
to talk to anybody who shows up with that
sort of thirst.
KW: Harriet also asks: How do you use
music to advance the message, mood and
momentum of the movie?
TP: Just as we do in life. There’s always
a soundtrack playing in the background
somewhere. Growing up, there was always
music around, whether across the street, or
on the next-door neighbor’s stereo. So, as in
life, music is always around, and it helps to
heighten any emotion. Music is amazing.
Brenda (Beverly Johnson, left), Wilimena (Phylicia Rashad, center) and
Natalie (Gabrielle Union, right) in Tyler Perry's "Good Deeds."
KW: Editor/legist Patricia Turnier asks:
What message do you want people to take
away from the film?
TP: Just that life is but a moment. Life is
so precious, such a gift, and that you have to
live for you. Live your own truth, live the
life that God has put you and nobody else
on this Earth to live and not what somebody
might be telling you to live.
KW: Film student Jamaal Green says: s.
In the spirit of helping the next generation
of successful African-American artists do
you have a mentoring program for aspiring
young black filmmakers?
TP: Jamal, right now, we’re in the process
of expanding the studio from 5 soundstages
to 15. Once they’re done, there will be a
1200-seat theater where I intend to open up
classes and courses, and even host an annu-
al festival in Atlanta where folks can come
and be inspired and encouraged and get
some information about how to be in the
business.
KW: Professor/director/author Hisani
Dubose says: Since there are so few
African-Americans of your stature in enter-
tainment, I know you must be inundated
with requests from people wanting to get
their projects off the ground. I know
because at least 100 people have asked me
if I’ve sent my scripts to you. How do you
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INVITATION FOR BIDS
The Vancouver Housing Authority is receiving bids for
Project “201204 – Valley Homestead” until 2:00 p.m.
on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at the Vancouver Housing
Authority front reception desk, 2500 Main Street, Van-
couver, Washington 98660 at which time all bids will be
opened and read aloud.
This project is partially financed through the Community
Development Block Grant Program with funds from the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The contract will require the payment and tracking of fed-
eral wages thru Davis-Bacon and shall be subject to the
regulations of the Department of Labor and Department
of Housing and Urban Development.
A MANDATORY site walk-through will be held at 2:00
p.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2012. The address is
4921 NE Hazel Dell Ave., Vancouver, Washington
98663. Meet in parking lot outside the building.
Brief Work Description: Work includes replacement of
exterior windows and entry doors, and interior modifica-
tions to bathrooms and other interior spaces, including
mechanical and electrical upgrades.
Specifications are available at Precision Images -
www.precisionimages.com and may be viewed at our
Main St. office and local plan centers. Bids may be
mailed, or delivered, to Pam Haynes, Vancouver Housing
Authority, 2500 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660.
Technical questions may be directed to Terry Harder at
360-993-9511. Bidding paperwork questions may be
directed to Pam Haynes at 360-992-0217.
The Vancouver Housing Authority is an equal opportuni-
ty employer, and offers economic opportunities for low
and very low income persons.
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City of Portland
Bureau of Technology Services
FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY
COORDINATOR
The Housing And Community Services Agency (HACSA)
of Lane County is accepting applications for a full-time
position as Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator, who pro-
vides case management services to program partici-
pants, in our Springfield office. Salary $2,592.53 to
$3,683.84/mo. Posting & application may be obtained at
www.hacsa.org or at 177 Day Island Rd, Eugene. Com-
pleted application packet must be received by 4:00 PM,
February 21st, 2012. Resumes will not be accepted.
EOE/ADA
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PORTLAND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST IV
– SECURITY SPECIALTY
Hourly Wage: $32.02 - $42.84
The City of Portland, Bureau of Technology Services, is
seeking an Information Systems Analyst IV – Security
Specialty who will be responsible for providing opera-
tional and design support for a variety of security plat-
forms within the City that include firewalls, SSL VPNs,
IPS (wireline and wireless), web gateways, vulnerability
and penetration testing tools, and two-factor authentica-
tion platforms.
For additional, more detailed information or to apply
online,
visit
http://www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs/.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The
City of Portland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
(RFP) # 11-12
RIVERSIDE TERRACE APARTMENTS
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY INITIATIVE –
MICROENTERPRISE SERVICES
The Portland Development Commission (PDC) is seek-
ing sealed competitive proposals from qualified and
experienced non-profits to provide Economic Opportuni-
ty Initiative-Microenterprise services throughout Port-
land, as outlined in RFP # 11-12. The full RFP can be
downloaded from the PDC website at www.pdc.us on or
after February 10, 2012. A voluntary pre-proposal meet-
ing for the RFP will be held on February 16, 2012, at
10:30 AM (Pacific) in the PDC first floor Commission
Conference Room at 222 NW 5th Avenue, Portland, Ore-
gon. Instructions for attendance at the meeting can be
found in Section 6.3 of the RFP. Proposals must be
received no later than March 23, 2012, by 2:00 PM
(Pacific) at 222 NW 5th Avenue, Portland, OR 97209.
Fax, oral, or email proposals will not be accepted. Direct
all questions regarding this RFP to Linda Andrews, 503-
823-3261 (direct) or andrewsll@pdc.us (email). PDC
encourages participation of M/W/ESB firms in this and
all contract opportunities.
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200 SE Riverside Drive
Sheridan, Oregon 97378
503-843-3807
T.D.D. 800-735-2900
riverside@hayc.org
Riverside Terrace is now accepting applications for
one and two bedroom apartments. If you would like to
receive an application, please call, or come to the
office.
Office Hours are:
Monday-Friday
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Riverside Terrace is an income based elderly, and/or
disabled/handicapped facility.
This institution is an equal opportunity
provider.
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