Exclusive Interview with Dr. Donald Arnette Regarding His New Book, “I Am Supposed To Be Here – The Art of Dealing With Perception” – Published by Spirit Reign Publishing
Written By Sandra Robinson
Question: Please tell our audience a little about your upbringing and where you are from. Also, who had a major impact in your life while growing up?
Answer: I was born in New Orleans. I came to Texas, when I was young around the age of eight or nine. My dad had worked in New Orleans with the federal government. I traveled to Texas periodically and was raised in Dallas.
Question: Please share your passions and dreams with our audience.
Answer: I enjoy spending time with my family and inspiring others. I was very smart when I was a kid. However, I did not want anyone to know just how smart I really was. I had a strong passion for basketball. The sun would rise and set with me, working to realize my dream to play in the NBA. Even though I didn’t fulfill my dream as a NBA player, I have friends who actually made it to the NBA. Julius Erving, “Dr. J” was my idol and then I became obsessed with trying to be like Michael Jordan. One of my most vivid memories was when I received my leather ‘Dr. J’ Converse shoes. Dr.