He had just finished wrapping up filming for "The Green Mile" when I had the opportunity to spend some friendly time with him. I'll never forget him showing me the trailer for it. At the time, he was preparing to move out of Hawthorne, California.
I first met him when I was pregnant with my first daughter. He used to make me laugh because he said, that he was afraid of pregnant women. More than a gentleman, this man had a big heart and for those who misjudged his character based upon how big of a guy he was in size, surely missed out on knowing a sweet soul.
He and I reconnected after my daughter was born. She had to be about 8 or 9 months old then. I just wasn't the woman for him. He was man enough to ask me my true feelings about us dating and even though I was hesitant with my response, we both knew, that the chemistry wasn't there. No time wasted. He kept it moving and so did I.
I did run into him at the gym a few years later and he was with a woman. He spoke and introduced her as his girlfriend. That was the size of "that."
I joke with my eldest daughter, that he could've been her stepfather if only I had acted right. All jokes aside, I wasn't woman enough for him and "I can" admit "it." I'll always appreciate his honesty and I now refer back to the patience he exercised with me.
When I learned that he and Omarosa were engaged, I was surprised, but happy for them both. I don't really know why I was surprised because I believe they each deserved to share love with one another. They appeared blissfully in love when I saw their interview on "The Monique Show," that used to air on BET.
GOD BLESS Michael Clark Duncan and may his soul rest peacefully.
Reverend Manigault,
I love you woman and what you stand for. Forget all the negativity that the media has said, says and any bad they'll attempt to spread now. Aside from my own observations watching you on Reality TV, your engagement to Michael Clark Duncan showed me how phenomenal you are.
You are such a strong woman with character and integrity. Many women, particularly black women ought to take some notes from you. I have.
Stand strong as I know you will. Regular and common folks like myself, admire you. Remember the poet, Joshua Bennett who recited "10 Things I Wanna Say to a Black Woman" after Monique interviewed you and Michael? I feel like you got that. Not just in comprehension, but actually in your relationship.
I believe it's because you loved yourself before he got to you. I don't remember which show, but I recall seeing your mother making a small appearance and I must say, what great direction you stem from. GOD bless you both.
Of every opportunity and so many directions you could've taken your acting career into, you chose to study theology. Wow! A woman of GOD. No one can touch that. We know that! I don't have to know you to be proud and happy for your accomplishments.
I feel a piece of your pain and sister in CHRIST, I'm sorry for your sorrow. Michael was so fortunate to have found you and to be embraced by your love. When I heard of his passing on KJLH after getting off from work this evening, I went online to verify the truth.
"This" is my digital embrace to you. The best I can offer in condolence is some of my time. I pray peace upon you and for you to be covered with an unbreakable shield against all evil.
Sincerely,
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