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Bids/Classifieds/Arts & Entertainment Tyler continued from page 8 the casting? Looks like you went for a lot of veteran comedians this time out: Eugene Levy of the American Pie franchise, John Amos of Good Times, Marla Gibbs of The Jeffersons, Doris Roberts of Everybody Loves Ray- mond, and even Charlie Sheen if you don’t mind my mentioning him in this article since he makes such a surprising cameo. TP: That’s okay, since he’s only in the outtakes at the very end of the movie. But I was definitely looking for some heavyweights to help me carry the picture, and directed and produced, but also Bernie Madoff, and he said, “You those were the right people to rely stars in, playing three roles, know what would be a great pun- on. So, I’m pretty excited about including the sassy, straight-talk- ishment for Bernie Madoff? If he it. KW: What message do you had to go live with Madea.” ing title character. Kam Williams: Hi Tyler. I’m [Chuckles] I thought, man, that’s a want people to take away from very honored to be speaking with great concept! I need to go write Madea’s Witness Protection Pro- that script. And then when I asked gram? you again, brother. TP: What is clear to me is that Tyler Perry: Oh, good, Kam! myself who could play the Bernie Madoff character, of course, I it’s about everything in your life: How’re you doing? work, and struggling, and paying KW: Great! I really enjoyed this thought of Eugene Levy. KW: How did you determine attention to grinding, grinding, film. Where did you come up with grinding. It takes their going into a simple situa- STEAMFITTER APPRENTICESHIP OPENING tion, living The Oregon/SW Washington/NW California Steamfitters Joint Apprenticeship and Train- with Madea, a ing committee (MA#1071) will be open, for the term July 30, 2012 through August 3, 2012 woman who to seek applicants for its pool of persons eligible for selection to its Steamfitter appren- doesn’t even ticeship program. Will develop skills, knowledge and experience in many areas. Steam- continues to shape his inspiring life story and extraordinary body of work. Here, he talks about his latest film, “Madea’s Witness Pro- tection,“ which he not only wrote, the inspired idea of mixing Madea with a family in the Witness Pro- tection Program? TP: I was having dinner with a friend, and we were talking about ‘You know what would be a great punishment for Bernie Madoff? 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Qualified applicants will be notified to attend an interview. All applicants will be notified of eligibility by mail. Page 10 The Portland Skanner June 27, 2012 “Apply yourself at whatever you do ... because that work ethic will be reflected in everything you do in life” have wi-fi, to realize what family is, come back together, and get to know each other. KW: I have some questions for you from fans. Leon Marquis asks: Do you wear a girdle as Madea? TP: [LOL] You tell Leon, “Hell no!” It’s bad enough being stuffed into that costume. It’s just one piece that gets zipped up the back. KW: Editor/legist Patricia Turnier asks: Is there a new genre of movie that you would like to make in the future? TP: Absolutely! It’s not a new genre, but a new genre for me: sci- fi. I have a great sci-fi story that I’m currently working on. I’m going to be all over the place… all over the place. KW: Patricia also asks: What advice do you have for young peo- ple entering the movie industry who want to be multifaceted like you are? TP: You have to want it more than breathing. Developing a good work ethic is key. Apply yourself at whatever you do, whether you’re a janitor or taking your first summer job, because that work ethic will be reflected in every- thing you do in life. online at www.theskanner.com
