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News Cage continued from page 5 yourself regarding the movie business, if you could go back in time and speak to the teenaged Nicolas Cage about to make his first film? NC: I would say, “Be more careful with your finances, and try to not let them get in the way.” ‘I believe there’s an infinite energy that emanates from successful people. They’re tireless and have a need to be creative. There’s no choice in the matter. They just have to do it’ KW: Children’s book author Irene Smalls asks: Are there goals you still want to attain? NC: Yeah, I want to continue in the direc- tion I’m already headed by mixing the inde- pendent, dramatic work with an increasingly abstract style of acting that I can explore in horror or sci-fi films. I just want to keep going there, and hopefully one day even write a script. KW: Irene was also wondering, what gives you the greatest joy? NC: Children smiling and laughing. KW: Filmmaker Kevin Williams asks: Did you ever con- sider writing your own material and or/directing yourself? I think you would be wonderful at both. NC: Thanks, Kevin. Well, I did have a small role in a movie I directed called “Sonny.” I played a gay pimp named “Acid Yellow” in that movie. And yes, I plan to explore writing, but more likely in a novel format. KW: The Melissa Harris-Perry question: How did your first, big heartbreak impact who you are as a person? NC: Well, because I’m a romantic, I tend to take things pretty hard, and I’m sure the emotion of my first big heart- break had much to do with the energy that I put into my per- formances. So, it fueled my work. --Nicolas Cage KW: The Sanaa Lathan question: What excites you? NC: What excites me is making a positive connec- tion with an audience where I create something and the public enjoys it and rolls with it. favorite charity? NC: I’m always interested in children, anything having to do with kids. I used to work with Amnesty International and the United Nations to free child soldiers in Africa. KW: Dante Lee, author of “Black Business Secrets,” asks: What was the best business decision you ever made? NC: My best business decision was probably doing “Leaving Las Vegas,” although that was more of a creative expression than a business decision. I think my best busi- ness choices have come as a result of collaborating with Jerry Bruckheimer because he always has his finger on the pulse of what the audience seems to want. KW: Two Pastor Alex Kendrick questions: When do you feel the most content? NC: When everybody I love is okay. Nicolas Cage KW: The Judyth Piazza question: What key quality do you believe all successful people share? NC: I believe there’s an infinite energy that emanates from successful people. They’re tireless and have a need to be creative. There’s no choice in the matter. They just have to do it. KW: Attorney Bernadette Beekman asks: What is your GET NOTICED IN THE SKANNER Call Today for Advertising Rates 503-285-5555 KW: The Laz Alonso question: How can your fans help you? NC: By just being themselves. KW: Secondly, what do you wish other people would note about you? NC: That I care about my work. KW: The Toure question: Who is the person who led you to become the person you are today? NC: My father. KW: The Nancy Lovell Question: Why do you love doing what you do? NC: Because it is a positive expression that can take neg- ative memories and turn them into something good, sort of like Ghost Rider himself. Read the rest of this story online at www.theskanner.com BOOKKEEPER / CUSTOMER SERVICE Bookkeeper / Customer service position available. Work easily and earn weekly payment; This firm specializes in managing the bookkeeping, accounting, tax, and finan- cial matters for entertainment industry performers and executives, and other high net worth individuals. This position is responsible for maintaining the accounting records of the company and the integrity of all financial and operational data. It's easy work for you. Its fun and you will be glad to work. Send your inquiry/resumes to: mr.smith.avan@gmail.com 3-7-12 SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Green River Filtration Facility Project Bid Package #1: Earthwork Bid Package #3: Yard Piping Bid Package #1 Prebid Meeting and Site Visit: March 8, 2012 at 9:00am Bid Package #3 Prebid Meeting and Site Visit: March 8, 2012 at 11:00am Bids Due: March 22, 2012 at 2:00pm HOFFMAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF WASHINGTON Bid Phone: (206) 286-6697 Fax: (206) 286-7523 1505 Westlake Ave N, Suite 500 Seattle, WA 98109 LIC # HOFFMCC164NC We are an equal opportunity employer and request sub bids from all interested firms including disad- vantaged, minority, women, disabled veterans and emerging small business enterprises. Other Subcontracting Opportunities - Internet http://www.hoffmancorp.com 3-7-12 Page 6 The Seattle Skanner March 7, 2012 www.theskanner.com
