Wayne Brady drops by Questlove Supreme in the studio for an epic two-part interview. In Part 1, Wayne looks back at his upbringing and foray into entertainment. Wayne is charismatic, funny, and still incredibly real as he revisits his journey from Florida to becoming a household name across television, music, comedy, and Broadway. This interview also features some basic get-to-know-somebody questions that lead to deeper answers than expected.
0:00 - Questlove Supreme roll call and Wayne Brady introduction. Will Wayne and Ahmir be becoming new best friends?
7:00 - Wayne Brady remembers an onstage backflip, and how it was a metaphor for life
9:30 - Questlove asks Wayne Brady a series of so-called random questions. Some of them lead to deeper discussions
11:20 - Wayne Brady describes dealing with anxiety since childhood
14:00 - Wayne Brady recalls his early days as a performer and an entertainer
18:20 - A conversation about fearlessness in entertainment, particular in comedy, and Wayne Brady embracing new parts of himself
22:45 - Wayne Brady's morning routine, and the deeper meaning of making one's bed first thing
30:00 - A conversation about vacations and time spent alone — as Wayne Brady prepares to take a solo trip
34:00 - Wayne Brady's bedtime and evening routines
36:00 - Wayne Brady's coffee order
38:00 - An honest discussion about community, and Ahmir shares some Soulquarians history — and how an upcoming album by Common & Pete Rock represents new territory
43:00 - What is Wayne Brady's favorite junk food?
46:30 - Is Orlando, Florida famous for any particular food? Wayne Brady also remembers his theme park experience
54:00 - Wayne Brady's current TV show binge, and a memorable story about Wayne working at a toy store — and how his life almost went down a different path
1:01:40 - Phone communication habits
1:02:30 - Wayne Brady's best celebrity impersonation, and a discussion about influences — including some history about Mr. Show
1:07:30 - What is Wayne Brady's favorite cereal?
1:11:00 - Did Wayne Brady ever have a childhood bully? If so, what would he say to them.
1:15:00 - Part 1 conclusion
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