Penny For Your Thoughts With … BRIAN WHITE
PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS WITH … BRIAN WHITE
Actor Brian White, best known for his work in “Stomp the Yard” and “Mr. 3000,” can be seen every Friday on the CBS hit “Moonlight.” This fall, make sure to catch him in the new film “Fighting” alongside Terrence Howard.
What is your favorite American city?
I actually have three. East Coast: Boston. West Coast: San Francisco. South: Atlanta.
What do you think about unidentified flying objects and people who see them?
I’ve seen flying objects myself — that I still can’t identify to this day. The possibilities of life beyond our planet helped give me perspective of my personal scale in this universe.
What do you think about the war in Iraq?
I think the overall objective should be a safe and “responsible” withdrawal of American troops from Iraq. I would define “responsible” as the proper combination of military/diplomatic tactics that allows the US Military to: A) get our soldiers safely out of the Iraq without allowing its collapse, and B) redirect US military efforts and resources to address the security issues of Al-Qaeda in Afghanistan.
What do you think about interracial relationships?
I believe that with my generation and the generations just before me, race is becoming less and less of a factor in “why” people fall in love and/or date. And I think, in today’s world, a wise person considers looking much deeper than just race when deciding who their partner in life might be.
Who was your celebrity crush growing up?
Janet Jackson.
Who is your celebrity crush now?
Janet Jackson.
What song and artist would people be surprised to know you dig?
Not sure it’s surprising… but at the moment I dig Kenna/”Sun Red Sky Blue;” Day26 “Co Star” and Lupe Fiasco’s “Fighters.”
Who is the biggest influence in your personal life?
My mother.
What is on your Tivo right now?
“The Daily Show w/ Jon Stewart,” BET’s “Iron Ring,” “American Idol,” “UFC Unleashed,” “UFC Fight Night,” “Inside MMA,” “Real Time w/ Bill Maher,” “Anderson Cooper 360,” “Def Comedy Jam,” “Taxicab Confessions,” “Discovery Channel” and “Sports Center.”
Obama, Clinton or McCain?
Obama.
Name one book that you consider a must read.
“Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking,” by Malcolm Gladwell.
What frightens you?
On a grand scale, what frightens me most is the prospect of never reaching my full potential as an artist, professional, husband, father, son and human being. On a smaller scale, sharks!
What is your favorite article of clothing?
A crispy new pair of Adidas sneakers always puts a smile on my face!
Shout out the website for a cause/issue that’s close to your heart.
www.warm2kids.org
For more information on Brian White, visit him online at www.BrianWhiteOnline.com.