How do you want the youth to be inspired?
I tell kids, don’t bank on sports, rap, or the film industry. These are tough industries. That doesn’t mean don’t aspire to be that and work your butt off to get there. But if it doesn’t happen for you make sure you have something else. Make sure your grades are right and have a craft that you put a real emphasis on.
Why is access to art so important?
The accessibility to art for the youth is [important] to let them know that this can be a really good occupation if you take it seriously. When I look at kids I’m hoping to be one of those guys one day, that they say, “Man I want to be the next Desmond Mason.” You can be that just as much as you can be an athlete, musician, actor, or app designer. You can create the next Basquiat.
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