Shay -
“ The Lucky Charm “
Interview by Tim Miller for Hasan Johnson & Ha Candy Magazine.
Ha Candy - Welcome to Ha Candy, Shamille how are you?
Shamille P - I'm wonderful. Super excited and Blessed right now.
Ha Candy - Where did you spend the most time growing up?
Shamille P - I grew up on the eastside of Atlanta, I lived in Stone Mountain,
but I grew up in Lithonia on Bruce Street. Growing up, I loved living
next door to my grandparents, up the street from my cousins and around
the corner from my other extended family members. It was hard to get in
trouble b/c everyone knew everyone but it was cool. All of my childhood
friends, most of them I still have. I've known one of my BFF's since the
3rd grade. I have a bunch of memories that I could tell you about and
you would be like "wow", but the one memory that stands out the most
would be when I stole my daddy's Fleetwood Cadillac and was trying to
get back home and in the house before he woke up. I creeped into the
driveway, lights off, music off, extra slow, thinking I was in the clear
and cocky me not paying attention somehow hit the gas and ran the car
into the house! My daddy beat my a$$ for days lol!
Ha Candy - You were born on St.Patricks day? Tell us one time you got lucky.
Shamille P - A few years ago I was in a car accident where I was in the back
seat asleep, this car ran a stop sign hit us and t-boned the car and
from what I'm told b/c I have no memory of it; I flew from the backseat
(b/c I am hella small) and hit the windshield with my face. Well, when I
did come to, my friend Shaurina was pulling me out the car but to
everyone's surprise I was extra calm, but they were freaking out! My
face was busted wide open. It literally look like I'd gotten shot in the
face, but I didn't feel nothing. I was straight coolin it. The
ambulance showed up and everyone looking at me like wth? I had no idea.
No one would let me see a mirror, I walked into the er I didn't
cry,freak, nothing. It was like nothing had happened. My adrenaline was
pumping so hard I felt no pain. It was as if I was high or something. I
had to have emergency plastic surgery to sew up my face. I was not only
lucky, but more so Blessed b/c honey once I did see my face I screamed
and hollered and the day after I felt everything and it was horrible.
But I am lucky to have great genes and a good doctor. I've healed very
well. only one scar. I refer to it as my war womb.
Ha
Candy - Any girl gone wild stories from the years you attended Morris
Brown or Alabama State University?
Shamille P - No honey, I am a lady, so no girl gone wild experiences lol. I'm a
straight lame. I don't drink and I've never smoked, although I have
caught contact a few times lol. In college I was member of the fabulous
Bubbling Brown Sugar Danceline at Morris Brown College. They were the
college featured in the movie Drumline. College was fun and being a
member of the danceline known for having some Bad Bitches was the cherry
on top. It was like people just automatically knew who you were. They
were the elite dance team and we always showed up and showed out. I met
some lifelong friends and I had an amazing time both at MBC and ASU.
When I graduated from ASU, we were too turned up the night before. I was
late to graduation and slightly hungover (yes, my friends got me drunk
for graduation lol). I also got my very first pair of Red Bottoms! I
saved up all year; I was a broke college student but I was determined to
be fly going across the stage baby. In college I grew into my own and
it's where I found my sexy. I had friends that loved makeup and getting
glammed up and at first it just wasn't me. I'm still not that into it,
but when I do I go all out. I loved the transformation part of it. I
developed a alter ego in some ways. My classmates would see me in class
and then when I would see them out in the club or wherever they'd be
like "Damn"! My college experience was a fun life lesson. I did go
through so much. Coming from a school who lost their accreditation and
having to go to another school and start all over was hard. Not to
mention the money aspect of it was vastly different. At MBC I was
covered at State I had to work full-time and hold a part time job as
well b/c I did have to pay out of pocket for whatever financial aid
didn't cover. So, I had a lot of nights when I cried and wanted to quit
but I had good friends and family who pushed me and dared me to drop
out. There's no testimony without a test and I was tested, but I
finished and if I had to do it all over again I would honestly say
"yes, I wouldn't have changed a thing". I loved college life and my
experience.
Ha
Candy - Here’s something the fans can look forward too. If the falcons
do better next year and make it to the super bowl, name something daring
that you will do & instagram it.
Shamille P - If they make it next year what would I do? Hmmm, well since I am a
die hard Mike Vick fan I will burn my Falcons jersey with Vick's name on
it and buy a Matt Ryan jersey and where it to a Auburn game. I'm a
Alabama Fan....Roll Tide!
Ha Candy - What do you find irresistible in a guy?
Shamille P - Conversation, the ability to make me laugh, drive, the need to want
to be successful and not comfortable. lazy men are wack and weak. I
also love when a man smells good. Nice teeth and good shoes. I hate
ratchett shoes on a man. I can take a walmart outfit, but your shoes
better be on point. That's a turnoff. I also find that a man who is
authoritative is so sexy, who handles business. He can be thuggish if
need be and corporate at the same time; sort of like Jay Z or 50 Cent
but cuter. I want a boss, I don't want no punk. I love a man who's not
afraid to be a man. I don't care much for pretty men, still I want my
dude to take pride in his appearance and how we look when we're out
whether we're out together or not.
Ha Candy - Finish this sentence “Dear Ha Candy Diary”
Shamille P - Dear Ha Candy Diary - I'm sitting here in this moment almost in
tears because everything I've hope,wish,and dreamed of and for is coming
true. I'm happy in this moment. I like that I set a goal and its being
executed.I couldn't imagine that the little tom boy who used to wear her
brothers clothes blossomed into this beautiful, intelligent still soft
spoken woman. Growing up in a house of men and without a mother for a
while could have damaged me but I am not my parents and my hood doesn't
define who I am. I you took to know me you'll find I'm one of the most
unintentionally funny person you'll ever meet, who wears her heart on
her sleeve but will cut in a heartbeat. I love to smile and laugh. I
can't stand up tight people. I'm motivated by my fear of failure but
almost scared of success. I embrace all that life has for me and I'm
down for the ride of a lifetime whatever it may be. I don't fear no man
walking this earth but my momma and daddy and kill for my fam. They're
so many layers to me but with me what you see is what you get so you're
gonna get a lot. I hope the world is ready for me. My steps have been
ordered and I'm walking with no fears. I know I have God walking with
me, beside me holding my hand, in front of me guiding me and my path and
behind me protecting me from those who want to stab me in my back. I'm
covered as a pose uncovered. Thank You Jesus.
Ha Candy - Define love, & don’t you dare google it !
Shamille P - I've only been in what I consider Love once. I knew it because,
there was no other man that could grab my attention or make me want to
stray. I would look, but my first thought would be "would this hurt him"
or "what affect would this have on our relationship"? Love is putting
someone elses feelings above your own or considering their thoughts or
feelings before yours. Usually I could care less about how someone feels
but if I love you, truly Love you it matters to me. I'm a rider, so if I
go out of my way for you then you're in my heart.
Ha Candy - In 4 years where will your career be?
Shamille P - Model wise I will have graced the covers of all the major hot men's
magazines. I will have established myself as a professional working
model who everyone loves. My hobby will no longer be a hobby b/c it is
now garnishing major earnings and I can file it on my taxes lol.Still, I
will maintain my focus on becoming an Anesthesiologist and being in a
position to take care of my family and on the road to being wealthy not
rich; there is a difference.
Ha Candy - What’s the longest length of time you’ve been in a relationship?
Shamille P - 2 1/2 years.
Ha Candy - Turn ons & Turn offs?
Shamille P - Turn ons-confidence,conversation,a sense of humor,drive, and how he
maintains himself,family, household and his woman.
Turn offs-weak men who need me to validate them.
Ha Candy - Given the chance, which reality tv show would you like to join & why?
Shamille P - Oh Lord lol, I used to always want to be on College Hill on BET
when it was on, but now maybe realworld or truelife. They're not that
ratchett.
Ha Candy - If your lover were a piece of candy what would he be?
Shamille P - Sweet Tarts!
Ha Candy - What candy describes you best?
Shamille P - A tootsie roll.(the flavored kind, I'm different) b/c I'm small, chocolate and very sweet.
Ha Candy - Any Shout outs & tell everyone what you like about Ha Candy Magazine.
Shamille P - Shout Out to You of Course for making this happen for me. To my
BFF's and support system-Shannon,Nayrobi, Malia "Li-Li" and Lando,
Brandon H.; My big sis Christy for always keeping it 100 with me no
matter how much it hurts to hear. Hamilton for your brutal honesty and
love always, Erica Gates love you boo, Yo Yo, Kelly, Selina and Pompey
(Brian). All my friends and family.S/O Shawn Dowdell of Glama Girls
Photography, Anthony Mason of Eye Candy Modeling, and Dre from Its
Pivotal Management.
Ha Candy Magazine is the next big thing. Ya'll need to be on the lookout. I like the fact that you take a chance on unknown up and coming artist and models. Its hard to catch a break in this industry. Everyone wants someone known, but it's dope when you have someone willing to take a risk on you. It makes you appreciate the business even more.
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Ethnicity: African American
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