Wild Card with Rachel Martin Terry Crews likes feeling small in the universe
Sep 26, 2024
Terry Crews, an actor, athlete, and host known for his roles in "White Chicks" and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," shares his remarkable journey from NFL rejection to artistic success. He explores the importance of embracing failure, likening life’s challenges to a lobster's growth process. With nostalgic anecdotes from his childhood in Flint, he reflects on creativity's role in overcoming life's hurdles and his evolving views on parenting. Terry also discusses the beauty of nature, love, and personal transformation, radiating positivity and gratitude.
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Basement Escape
- Terry Crews found escape in his friend Darwin's basement during his teenage years in Flint, Michigan.
- This escape offered a haven from the violence and instability of the crack epidemic and auto industry decline.
Embrace Your Inner Artist
- Terry Crews' mother advised him to always remember his identity as an artist.
- Embrace this artistic approach in all endeavors, transforming the mundane into the magnificent.
NFL as a Stepping Stone
- Terry Crews' NFL career, spanning six teams in seven years, initially felt disappointing.
- This experience, however, prepared him for the entertainment industry's audition process and rejections.