Interview

D.A.R.E. America sponsored a "Gold Medal Evening of Champions." DARE.com ace reporters, 10-year-old Drew and 11 year-old Saul, worked the room and interviewed many celebrities who have won Olympic Gold Medals. Billy Blanks is our first featured celebrity. 

Drew: When you were my age, what did you want to be when you grew up?

Billy: When I was 10, I wanted to do martial arts like Bruce Lee and teach others how to do it too.

Saul: Who was your role model growing up?

Billy: Well, first I'd have to say my mom and dad, because they had to face a lot of adversity and they kept going. Then I'd have to say Bruce Lee.

Drew: What was school like for you?

Billy: It was hard. When I was 35, I found out I had dyslexia which is a learning disability. I didn't know it at the time, but I had a lot of trouble in school because of it.

Saul: What do I need to do if I want to be an Olympic Gold medal winner?

Billy: You've got to believe in yourself, work hard and not give up - always keep trying and always stay with the program.