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Arts &Entertainment Marlon continued from page 2 leathers. I love Hugo Boss, especially the suits. I like James Perse for T-shirts, and Supra and Radii for sneakers. And God Is in the Details. be? MW: If you could cross a lion and a mon- key, that’s what I’d be, because monkeys are funny and lions are strong. KW: When you look in the mirror, what do you see? MW: I see a funny guy who’s imperfect, but has a great heart and no vanity when it comes to what he’ll do to get a laugh. I see a guy who loves his art and loves his fami- ly, and who is willing to live and die for both. KW: The JamieFoxx question: If you only had 24 hours to live, what would you do? Would you do the bad stuff, you never got a chance to do, or would you do good stuff to make sure you make it into heaven? MW: I’d absolutely spend it with my family, laughing. KW: If you could have one wish instant- ly granted, what would that be for? MW: To cure death. KW: The Ling-Ju Yen question: What is your earliest childhood memory? MW: Watching while my brother Shawn was lying on my mothers lap when he was sick with asthma. I’m the youngest, but he was still the baby. KW: Dante Lee, author of “Black Busi- ness Secrets,” asks: What was the best busi- ness decision you ever made? MW: To make this movie. I took no money up front. I did it out of love and, hopefully, it will be successful, and keep the Wayans brand growing. It’s an extension of the brand, not a departure from it. KW: The Kerry Washington question: If you were an animal, what animal would you KW: Would you mind giving me a Mar- lon Wayans question to ask other celebri- ties? MW: Sure, What’s your definition of hap- piness? KW: That’s a good one, thanks. So, what’s your definition of happiness? MW: Making other people happy. KW: Attorney Bernadette Beekman asks: What is your favorite charity? MW: The Wayans family. [Laughs] And the Hudson Guild. It’s a community center that helped us out when we were kids. So, we definitely give back to it. KW: What advice do you have for anyone who wants to follow in your footsteps? MW: Don’t follow mine, create your own, trailblaze your own. Success is not a destination, but the road that you’re own. Being successful means that you’re work- Page 8 The Seattle Skanner January 16, 2013 Marlon Wayans in A Haunted House ing hard and walking your walk every day. You can only live your dream by working hard towards it. That’s living your dream. your life but who is going to change your mood. As a guy who made you smile and say, “I miss him. He was a lot of fun.” KW: The Tavis Smiley question: How do you want to be remembered? MW: As a guy who’s not going to change KW: Thanks again for the time, Marlon, and best of luck with the film. MW: Thanks, Kam.
