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May 17, 2007
The Celebreality Interview - Courtney

Courtney_interview

While booting Courtney on Sunday's episode of Charm School, Mo'Nique told the budding comedian, "Let the ladies who really need it, get it." Truer words have rarely been spoken on the show. Courtney is poised, witty and down-to-earth. In other words, she has charm to spare.

After the jump, Courtney talks about her elimination ("That was some bulls***!"), her upcoming time on the road with Mo'Nique and why wet panties make the world a better place.

People are really upset that you were booted this week.

I know! That was some bulls***! I was like, how in the hell have I had immunity the whole time, and now just one some random s***, I end up getting eliminated?

I didn't really understand Mo'Nique's final critique for you.

Right! Because it was nothing. There was no reason. That's why I'm telling you it was bulls***. There was no reason for me to go home. Nothing.

Mo saying that you were "on the fence" didn't really make sense.

It didn't fly. There were plenty of times when I made decisions. I was the judge for the fashion show! I immediately knew who I was picking. When I say I don't care about something, I'm saying that because I really don't f***ing care. It's not because I don't want to make a decision. That pisses me off.

But you didn't really seem pissed off when you were leaving. In contrast to most of the other girls, you seemed gracious, even. 

Well, I was pissed, but I was still shocked. I was just thinking, "I'm on TV, so keep your cool, Courtney, keep your cool." I wanted to say, "Now, Mo'Nique, how the f*** you gonna put me off while Hottie gets to do a whole bunch of s*** the whole time. She should leave. Or Darra. She put on that crazy-ass dress and let her whole team persuade her to do that." But I didn't think that would change anything. I didn't think that would get me put back up. So why make a fool of myself trying to stay on the show and still get eliminated?

But because because your reaction was so cool, maybe you really didn't need Charm School?

Well, no. I don't think I really needed Charm School. The things they were teaching us were real good lessons. A lot of that stuff, I didn't know. Things about entrepreneurship and business. Some of that etiquette s***, I ain't know! It was good. I wanted to keep learning, but just to say, do I need to feel like I need to go to Charm School, I'd say no.

Another thing about the "on-the-fence" criticism is that it seems that the alternative, to not be on the fence and to be extremely aggressive and in people's faces, isn't exactly charming.

They want you to jump out there and be argumentative about everything. That's not me. I don't like to argue. I hate that s***. And for me to step out there and be like, "Oh, I think she needs to go home because she did such and such and such," even if I stay, I have to live with those girls. I'm protecting myself. I don't want to create animosity between me and somebody else to save myself.

You didn't really have beef with any of the girls in the house.

No, I didn't. It's not that deep.

Does that mean that you liked all the girls in the house?

Yeah. I can say I liked everybody to different extents.

But Brooke is your best friend?

She's not my best friend. I'm close to her. We've got history, we were both on Flavor of Love 1 and we lasted the longest besides New York and Hoopz. I have more in common with her than the rest of the girls, but she's not my best friend. My best friend's in North Carolina.

It's interesting that you bring up bonding over your time on Flavor of Love 1. Did you notice a divide in the house between Season 1 and Season 2 girls?

Yeah. I think so. I was making a conscious effort to try to smooth that out. That's why I think they said I was playing both sides of the fence. It's like, no, I'm trying to make everybody get along because we're all going toward the same goal. Everybody was trying to win $50,000. It wasn't like Season 1 versus Season 2 and whoever wins is going to split the money. Eventually, you have to go against someone that was on the same season as you.

You still refer to yourself as "Goldie," and you weren't happy about getting rid of it on the first episode of Charm School.

I still use the name. I'm a stand-up comedian. It comes into branding – I have to establish what I want people to call me.

Speaking of stand-up, what's up with the tour that Mo'Nique invited you to be a part of as you were exiting the show?

We're supposed to be playing Florida next month, the first week of June. But that isn't set in stone yet.

Do you think it's going to work out?

Yeah. I hope so.

Are you still pursuing your medical degree?

Yes and no. I'm doing this entertainment stuff. This is really consuming, so I really want to say that I gave it a lot of energy and time to make it happen. So I'm gonna do that, but I haven't forgotten about school. If it doesn't work out or if it's not going the way I want it to, I'll go back to school.

Besides the stand-up comedy and your VH1 commentating (Courtney was most recently seen on the I Love New York 2 casting special), what else do you have going on?

I do motivational-speaking to kids. High school and elementary. I absolutely love it. I just did three high schools in Chicago. It was so fun. It's especially great when you go to schools where the kids are underprivileged and they don't know what they're doing and don't have plans for their lives. That's where it makes a difference. I don't think it really makes that big of a difference when you're talking to kids that have already been accepted into college and that already know what they're gonna do. I'm also getting ready to do a movie called Sister Switch, and another movie, but I forget the name of it.

So how would you ultimately characterize your time on Charm School and Flavor of Love? It seems like it did you well.

It was a crazy time in my life. Fun. It gave me the chance to explore a different part of who I am. I've been doing the school thing for so long, but the whole time I was doing that in North Carolina, people always told me that I was funny and I needed to try to get into entertainment. So this is me just seeing what's going to happen with this.

You were able to hold onto your dignity almost 100 percent of the time during both shows. What's your secret?

I know it sounds clichéd, but really just staying positive about everything and just remembering it's not that serious. The bulls*** that happens, it's not that serious. It's gonna be over, you know? I just try to stay positive, because I've been through a lot. My mother passed, my sister, my brother passed. I have to live for something.

Any final words?

People should laugh everyday as hard as they can. Until they pee on themselves.

As a comedian, you could probably help them along with that.

Wet panties all through the room! That's all I want.


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su

I love you Goldie you were so funny!! To funny had me laughin through commericals!!!! Love you hope your comedy career goes well!!!!!

Tee

Hey Goldie:

I absolutely love you. You are a nice person, you have lots of class and you are funny. Good luck with your career. And don't change for anybody.

Lorena

Hi Courtney, You were always my favorite. Your smile always made me smile. You never belonged on Charm School because you are very gracious. Reality T.V. wants drama and you weren't causing much of it. I suspect, Larissa is going to win because she has no class and is a bigger drama queen than New York. We need more role models like you. There already are too many Larissa types out in the street corners. Ya heard.

Keep up the grace!

holly

Goldie girl I luv ya! Most everything that comes out of yo mouth is funny as hell. Keep it up.

Ange

Goldie, you are gracious, kind and funny. I wish you great success in your future endeavors. If that tour with Mo swings through the ATL, I will be there with my Goldie shirt on.

Christine

okay i dont get why courtney had to go home instead of Larissa! thats so retarded. i mean i think its classy when someone isn't all up in your face! so MONIQUE are u saying that Courtney is less charming than Larissa? bc if so that is bullshit!! and we all know Larissa deserved to go home! now we can prove this show is all for ratings!

Nocturnal

Courtney,

You are the best! Hella funny! My wife and I enjoyed watching you on FOL and CS!!!!!!!! Hope you make it out to Hawaii for your comedy routine. That'd be awesome!

Shiniqua Cartwright

hey goldie keep it up girl u funny

juicyboo

Hi Goldie!! I love you on the show. I think Monique let you go because you are just fine the way you are. You really don't need Charm School. You are very gracious, and kind already. Alot of those other girls (I say girls because that is how they act) need refining, you don't. I want to shake Larissa because she is a beautiful lady, however her ways are horrible. Continue doing what you are doing, and don't let anyone stop you.

money

Goldie is the sh--. I feel that she will go a long way. Monique knew that Goldie was above those other girls, that's why she sent her home. Don't sweat it Goldie, you are going to blow up:)

nataly

Now i know Mo' did a mistake by letting you go and letting Larissa stay! EVERYONE knows Larissa should of went home for good!! I just want to say that gurl, it's your time to shine and to enjoy the ride! I got a feelin' we gonna see plenty of you and that's a good thang cuz you deserve it! You crack me up so hard that I still go to bed laughing...Don't change and out of all the gurls in charm school, you are the winner. You don't need 50 g's to tell you that!! keep it real! Your number #1 fan Falia

Erika

Goldie you are awesome!!! You give such a positive vibe and you are such a role model for these gum smaking weave shaking hip rolling hoes out here like the girls you left behind in charm school! Do your thing you are such an inspiration!

Southern Grl

Goldie you are a beautiful woman with a fantastic personality you have that country girl personality that will take you far in life I wish you all the best in whatever God has for you May God bless you may sista and Keep up the good work

malia

hello, goldie i think that to some degree that monique had a valid point about you being on the fence, you know nuetral. I am the same way i don't like tension i prefer to get along with everyone, and mo was right you really did not need to be on the show compared to the others girls well some of them. good luck on your carrer in making people last i look forward to seeing you on the screen,.

MONIQUE@23

There's nothing wrong with not getting into all the mess the girls had and still have going on in that house. Life is too short to fight all the time. Some of those young girls need to understand that if they fight everyone that says something to or about them, they will be fighting for the rest of their lives (especially Larisa b.k.a. BOOTZ).
Loved ya on the show cant wait to watch you on television making me "wet my panties" (laugh for the people who a lil slow)

NCGirl

Your grace and character represent North Carolina well. That is why I love calling North Carolina Home. Much success to you my sister. Show the world what you made of. You go girl.

diana

love ya girl...get that money.....

choclteycndy06

Are you kidding me. Goldie was not funny then and she's not funny now.. Quit playing!! She is annoying and laughs at her own jokes. Wheewww!! Glad Goldie is gone. Finally. Dry humor. Watch her on the New York 2 clips. Booooooo!!

Angelboy

GOLDIE I LOVE U U WHERE ALWAYS MY FAVORTIE ON BOTH SHOW. MO IS STUPID FOR ELIMINATIN YOU. LARISSA SHOULD GO KNOWN I DON LIKE HER. GOLDIE KEEP UP YOU GOOD HUMOR GIRL U ARE AWSOME !!!!!!

KayPeezy

GOLDIE!!! Girl u r the sh**!! I'm sad to see u off the show, but Mo was right when she said u didn't need charm school. I know u'll make them 50G's and then some. Good luck to u and we'll b checkin' 4 u in CHI-TOWN!!

Linda Williams

Good luck young lady. Continue to keep your dignity and you will go a long way. Good luck and May Gpod bless you.

Chris

That damn heford is not funny. I hope she fades into obscurity!!!!

april

goldie ur the bomb and when u and my girl come to the windy city chicago that will be awesome my husband loves u says i cant believe they kicked off my country thick he even loved u on fol,u smile snd even your ora is pleasant and very beautiful keep up the good work i hope ur career soars, good luck with your gracious self, u go gurl

shanna

It is the same reason that NY continues to stay on VH1, negative people bring in larger ratings. If they had about 13 girls with Goldies attitude no one would watch. The loud incredibly insecure are the ones that stay on vh1. The only thing NY did was have sex with Flav, which is an act that not to many people could do. She would sleep and kiss on anything that they put in front of her as long as she stay on tv.

Even Larissa's spoiled rotten butt, would not stoop low enough to sleep with Flav. That is the only thing I do give her props for, but she need to stay out of people face.

Jazzy

ur a really cool girl!!!!!

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