When the Perry men get together it usually results in interesting discussion over modern day issues and the values of life. Take a listen to some of the highlights of a recent chat between myself, brother Malcolm, and Charles Perry:
On employment:
"You have to work in life. It's no way around it. The average person is going to work until they're 60; if you don't save your money, you're going to have to work until 70! Unless, you dedicate yourself to a field where you make six figures. So it's work hard or work long...you still working."
Charles Perry
"Jobs are not about being fun. Careers are different. Even middle-level jobs have perks. If you working a school job, or a job that cost you money to take off, it's not about fun; it's about money. Calling out for you for your birthday might mess around and get you a REAL vacation."
Cedric Perry
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| Myself, Charles Perry, and younger brother Malcolm. |
On priorities:
"I never understood why people saw such value in hanging on the corner. You see what we're doing now? We're hanging out...on my front porch. There's no value in the corner. I have fun mowing my lawn."
Charles Perry
"It's sad that I can't walk around the corner and go to the corner store because fools shooting up the corner stores. That's okay though; if I want some chips, I'll go to Pathmark. Now if they start shooting at Pathmark, I'm screwed."
Charles Perry
On Relationships:
"Reading this Malcolm X book taught me some things about relationships and I really respect his theory. Sometimes you have to be firm with women; not slapping or berating them, but being strong and taking charge. The most important thing a queen needs is a king. She doesn't need someone making her feel as if she is better than them. That means you're beneath her, and why would she treat you as a king if you act as a peasant?"
Malcolm Perry
"You attract what you give off in a relationship. If it appears you are low in self-esteem, you'll attract people who are willing and happy to take advantage of you. Until you stand up for yourself, you will not get what you want...you just get what you're given."
Cedric Perry
"Relationships can work like sports. A good relationship works like basketball: Anybody on the team can be the star on a particular day and help us win. Some days you pick up the slack; other days it's me. Bad relationships can serve like football: I need you in order to be okay. A quarterback's pass is only good if the receiver catches it. Furthermore, all of have to work together, but only the QB gets the shine. Too much dependency and not enough equal praise."
Malcolm Perry
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