NICK BROWN INTERVIEW -- Nov. 6th, 2009.
1) Of all the MTV shows you have been on, what's been your favorite?
- Real World Hollywood was by far my favorite. There was no pressure of elimination..no one acting overly dramatic for camera time..I had soo much fun exploring hollywood and the wonderful women that came with it. Everday was exciting to wake up and chill wit Dave and Will. I loved the whole experience, I wish I could do it over and over again.
2) How has MTV changed your life?
- People recognize me more...which is good and bad. Good when you want to be..like at clubs and bars..but bad when you just want to be discreet about your actions or who your with. But its the life I chose and fully accept it. People have told me Im the most approachable RWer they ever met and that feels good to hear. It doesn "open doors" but does allow perks. Im able to facilitate a descent income and gather attention for a cause when necessary.
3) Do any of your older friends treat you any differently?
- Ive always been kinda arrogant and a popular person growing up so to them I havent changed. Some of them hate when we go out and then I get consumed with people wanting to talk to me about the show or take pictures. I dont care but for them their time just hanging out regular always turns into awkward position for them. My female friends dont like it too much but the majority of my guy friends do.
4) Do you plan to be on anymore Challenges?
- I'd love to do more challenges.. Its always great to travel to a different country and see people i havent seen in a while. I only hope that some day i will play it out to my full potential without losing any dignity and salvaging my morals.
5) What do you do when you're not filming anything?
- Besides your typical college and club appearances, I try to attend as many auditions as possible. I do alot of background/extra work for shows and movies filming in the NYC area in order to generate a couple dollars and network with the right people. Thats been alright, its easy, and few people have mentioned they recognized me while watching shows suchs as Law and Order: SVU, The Goodwife and Ugly Betty. Im also working on my REEL for Hosting and Commercial Acting.
6) Have you ever had a fling with someone from a challenge?
- I've never hooked up with anyone thats done any of these shows. I just havent had any interest in anyone strongly enough to want to act on anything. But then again there was Jen on the Duel 2..but we all know how that played out haha.
7) Are you single?
- I AM single.. have always been. I am sorta kinda sorta dating someone. She would rather stay out the public eye so she doesnt attend any events with me. Funny b/c I usually take a date to red carpets or charity functions so even though you may see me with someone..thats not the her..haha she likes to stay behind the scenes.
8) Do you have any regrets in life? If so, what are they?
- Not really...I've always been pretty good about looking at everything as a life lesson instead of regretting it, I learn from it and teach someone else how to avoid it. I cursed at my mom once when she lost me $7,000, I regret cursing at her. Other than that I think everything has happened just how it was suppose to.
9) Is family a major part in your life?
- Im very family oriented.. and not just blood family..but my friends who I consider family. Loyalty is big to me..a mans word should define that mans character. I recently got casted in a commercial in japan paying close to $10,000..and passed on it because I gave a friend my word I would make an appearance at his club for ALOT less. He had spent 2months setting it up and 1 month promoting the event so I wouldnt of felt right doing that to him. It really bothered me for a while until I called my Dad and told him the situation and he said "dont worry about it.. It will come back to you in another way, I raised you as a man of your word, you did the right thing" My family means the world to me...Im the first one in my intermediate to attend college and even when I graduated with a great degree, working a good job..and passed it up to be on the show they backed me up. So I've gotta make this entertainment thing work..some way, some how.
10) Are you religious?
- I consider myself religiously aware. Show appreciation for everything I have. Say my prayers before each meal and before bed. I dont attend church as much as I should..even though i did when I was younger.
11) Do you sing? Rap?
- I Rap in my car.. sing in the shower or when I with a special lady :)
12) What's one thing you wish you could change about yourself?
- I wouldnt mind being a couple inches taller i guess. Im pretty happy with the way I am. Its not that I think Im perfect but I feel in wateva it is I "lack" I make up for in other areas. Like if I was taller.. I prolly wouldnt be as agile..or I wish I read my more but maybe if I was more a reader of books I wouldnt be a good analyzer of people. So everything is relative..instead of focusing on changing things they cant change people should focus on improving the things they can.
13) What would you like to say to your fans?
- shiiiiiit.....man, thanx for beings fans. Its even crazy that I have fans?!? But I really do appreciate the love and support. I do hope I get to really give you guys some Nick Brown TV time in the future but thats up to the man upstairs. Im truly honored that with the limited time I have gotten I have garnered a small but strong following. I think "Nick Brown" fans are more special than any other Real Worlder or Reality Persons fans out there and Im not just saying that. I think that you guys are more attentive and supportive not because OF TV or Real World. But you guys see something no else does. Something that can inspire you, motivate you to take a chance, reminds you to stay true to yourself, a resource of genuine character, something that is the beginning of much more. You guys have a inner wisdom and appreciation that no one elses fans does, because when its all said and done..years from now you can say "I always knew.."
Nick Brown
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