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News Jenkins continued from page 9 TJ: Since I moved to L.A. I’ve been going to the morning meetings just to learn their system. What I’ve learned is that they have an incredible group of peo- ple who are dedicated to entertainment news and to delivering it to people in incredible ways that you can trust. I real- ly look forward to working with the team and bringing the stories to people. In our country we look at our entertainers like royalty. We don’t have a king or queen. So in certain ways our Brad Pitts and Angelina Jolies get looked up to across the country. So to be in a position to bring the stories about their lives, their trials and tribulations, and also the fun stuff, when they are releasing music, movies and so on, I just look forward to being a part of that. TSN: How do you handle the haters? TJ: I try not to be around it. I like to keep myself in a positive place. When you start reading those critics then you start fishing for those things and it kind of drags you down. So I try not to be around any kind of negative energy. A couple of years ago people were really bashing on LeBron James, on sports radio and sports news shows. It takes getting that champi- onship ring and being successful to really silence the critics. The only person I com- pete with when I wake up in the morning is myself. I look at myself in the mirror and say, “How can I be the best me?’ I don’t compare myself to any other hosts that come before me or any other actor that I’m going up against in an audition. All I do is try to be the best me. TSN: Was this new job at E! something you set as a goal for yourself? Or did cir- cumstances take you to where you are at? TJ: I’ve been very blessed in fulfilling the dreams that I’ve had for myself. When I was in college, and just about to graduate in 2004, I actually wrote down a list of things I wanted to do and accom- plish. And I’ve been going after what I had on my wish list. I’ve never got what I wanted at the time, but everything has ing? TJ: Every year at this time I read the same book. It’s The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho. It’s a refresher for me. It’s a very gratifying book for me. I’ve read it every year between November and December for about the last seven years. I love that book. TSN: You’re a Barack Obama supporter. Why? TJ: For me the issue that matters most is jobs. There are so many people unemployed. I just want to see more job creation happen. Also healthcare is a big thing. My step- dad is going through health issues so making sure that we have affordable healthcare for all Amer- icans is very important to me. Also education: I’m a huge proponent of educa- tion. We can’t be the best in the world unless we have the best education. So we have to make sure we have the best teachers and the best opportunities for young g people to go to college and continue their education. So we As an actor you are going to go in a room and be told ‘No’ 100 times before you are told ‘Yes’ always come full circle for me. I’ve wanted to be a hybrid of what Ryan Seacrest has been able to accomplish and what Will Smith has accomplished. That was my goal, to be successful on the broadcasting side and on the acting side as well. So every day I have taken steps forward toward that goal. And I feel very blessed and fortunate to have had some great experiences. Being at E! right now is the pinnacle of my dreams. TSN: I wish you all the best going for- ward. Having watched you on 106 & Park for all those years, you feel like family. TJ: Thank you. So many people tell me that and they have helped me. My first day on television was broadcast live to the world and since then people have watched me. When I first graduated from college, I was homeless. I didn’t have a place of my own. I was 23 years old. And since that day I have been on TV every day. So when people tell me I’m like fam- ily that means so much to me. I try to stay home and not do anything to get myself in trouble. I feel so much responsibility not to let you guys down. TSN: Tell us about a book you are read- Antioxidants continued from page 8 For added protein, shred 1/2 of a cooked store-bought roasted chicken, then toss with pasta and serve. Roasted Broccoli Serves: 4 1 1/2 cups of broccoli florets 3 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan 3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts 1 teaspoon chopped basil Preheat oven to 425ºF. In large bowl, toss broccoli with garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper. Place broccoli in a single layer on baking sheet. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, turning once during cooking, until crisp-tender. Remove broccoli immediately to serving bowl and toss with lemon juice and zest, Parmesan, pine nuts and basil. Adjust sea- soning to taste and serve hot. Broccoli and Tomato Pizza Yield: 1 pizza (serves 6 to 8) 1 whole wheat 12-inch ready-to- bake pizza crust Page 10 The Portland Skanner November 14, 2012 continue to be the best country in the world. President Obama has been on the right path and I think it’s important that we continue the path that we’re on. TSN: Who are you looking forward to meeting as E! News host? TJ: I’ve never met George Clooney. I can’t wait to meet him. I love George Clooney. TSN: Does Mr. Terrence Jenkins have a Mrs. Terrence Jenkins? TJ: I am not married, No, but I am in a very happy relationship. (Jenkins’ agent adds, “She’s gorgeous.”) TSN: Have you ever felt like giving up? TJ: As an actor you are going to go in a room and be told “No” 100 times before you are told “Yes.” So that means there will be 100 meetings, 100 castings, 100 auditions. You’ll go through that before you get that “Yes”. And to do that is painful. But for me, my faith in God and having good people in my life that have been able to support me is what brought me through. 4 tablespoons olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 2/3 cup shredded mozzarella-pro- volone cheese blend, or 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella and 1/3 cup shredded provolone 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 cup of broccoli florets (raw and quartered) 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped coarse Preheat oven to 450°F. Place pizza crust on cookie sheet. Pour olive oil into small pan; heat and add garlic. Stir for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to small cup to cool. Pour gar- lic olive oil mixture over crust, distributing evenly. Sprinkle mozzarella-provolone blend evenly over crust. Sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly over top of mozzarella-provolone blend. Place broccoli on top of cheese; distribute evenly. Place tomatoes on top of pizza; dis- tribute evenly. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven; let sit for 2 minutes before slicing and serv- ing. 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