[Watch the video interview on YouTube here]
Film Courage: CMS, your social media handle is Born To Deal.
Christopher Matthew Spencer, Actor/Producer/Filmmaker: Yes.
Film Courage: What is that about?
CMS: Well, I’d say since I was a boy, I was always wheeling and dealing.
I recall going back as far as I can remember when I was a little kid, I used to recycle newspapers and I’d collect them from the neighbors and then I’d take them over to the recycling center and get some money for that.
I was mowing lawns and high school and junior high school.
I would bake stuff because I took money from my lawn mowing and I bought one of those big Hobart mixers. I would sell baked goods that I made at home.
I didn’t really have an allowance, didn’t get much of an allowance as a child, so I took the money that I made from mowing lawns and doing different things and I kept upping my game.
Someone said, Gosh, you’re born to deal. I don’t remember who told me that. You know, you’re born to deal. Your Gmail should be born to deal.
Next thing I know, all my social media handles were Born To Deal. It was available.
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Film Courage: Did you see someone in your family who was entrepreneurial that you emulated or this was just a way to keep time and money coming in?
CMS: At the time I don’t really feel like I thought about money so much.
I was a different kind of a child, you know. I was very…I went to someone’s house once. I remember his name was Scott.
His family invited us over. I was at the house and we were doing a barbecue and I was a guest in the house. I was a young kid and I remember the father saying, “God, you’re kind of rowdy.”
I had no idea what rowdy was. I had no idea. In fact, I didn’t even know a curse word. I learned all that from school. I was thinking about this. I finally learned what he was talking about.
I realized that I was just different, you know? I couldn’t sit still. I had to be doing something all the time.
Being so energetic and having so many things I wanted to be doing, I was tinkering, I was fixing bikes…(Watch the video interview on YouTube here).
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About:
Christopher Matthew Spencer is a dynamic filmmaker with a diverse background, bringing a wealth of experience to the world of cinema. A U.S. Navy veteran and accomplished businessman, Spencer turned his focus to the entertainment industry, quickly making a mark as an actor, writer, and director. Trained at the prestigious Brian Cutler Actors Studio, he has secured roles in notable television series and commercials, while also contributing to voiceover and industrial projects.
His film directorial debut, “The Red Market”, showcases his ability to weave compelling narratives, further establishing his place in the industry. Spencer’s work in the horror genre, particularly his role in Anthony DiBlasi’s “Malum”, has been recognized by The New York Times, highlighting his versatility and dedication to his craft.
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