Recently Leroy and Dartanyon flew to Atlanta to tape a segment for BET Television’s Mo’Nique Show. It was a great experience for the two of them! They had the opportunity to witness the fast-paced, inner-workings of a television studio as well as the energy and excitement of Atlanta. You can catch Mo’Nique’s fun and touching interview Monday, October 19th on BET at 11PM EST. (If you have cable, chances are you get BET.)
Below are Leroy and Dartanyon’s first person accounts of what it was like to appear on the show. By the way, a special thanks goes out to Lincoln West High School Wrestling Coaches Mr. Robinson & Mr. Hons for continuing to be there for Leroy & Dartanyon.
Leroy’s thoughts…
Dar and I had a trip to the A-T-L with Coach Robinson. That was an awesome trip. We went down to be on the Mo’Nique show. When I got there, I knew I was going to meet my favorite female comedian – Mo’Nique. But, I didn’t expect to meet my favorite male comedian — Kevin Hart. I also got to meet multiplatinum artist Musiq Soulchild. Meeting those three was one of my dreams. To be told that we were an inspiration by Kevin, Mo’Nique, and Musiq, well that just made my soul tickle. I got moments that people would die for – to joke with Kevin Hart and to sing to Musiq Soulchild and to be on Mo’Nique show. I feel like so lucky to have that moment and hope I can have it again one day. I also hope someday I can help make other people’s dreams come true.
Dartanyon’s reaction…
The past couple of weeks have been just wonderful. Words cannot explain how great my experiences were, especially on the Atlanta trip. It was the first time I was ever star-struck. We met Mo’nique, who is an actress and comedian. She flew Leroy and I out to Atlanta to be on her new BET talk show. It was amazing. Mo’nique is a wonderful person. She is totally hilarious. We also met Kevin Hart and Musiq Soulchild. Those two are great! Music Soulchild is down to earth and easy to talk to. Atlanta is great as well. I hope I can go back and spend more time there one day.
Later that same week, Mr. Hons took Leroy and me to a health care conference in Columbus, Ohio. We were invited by the organizers. They showed our video and then brought us on stage to surprise the crowd. We got to tell more about our lives and answered a lot of questions. It went pretty well, and a lot of people took pictures with us. It was a fun day.
Just happened to read the update last night a few minutes before the show started. You two looked great and it was most apparent you were having a great time! Your second plane ride under your belts now? Nearly seasoned travelers! So grateful your coaches are still able to accompany you to special events.