Tonight's "True Life" explored the stories of two young men whose family disapproved of their career dreams. Justin wanted to be a comedy writer despite his conservative parents' desire for him to pursue medicine, and Carlos aimed to become a successful music producer and DJ. We had an opportunity to check in with them to find out how their lives have changed since filming wrapped--take a look at the follow-up Q&As below:
JUSTIN
What are you up to now?
I'm moving away from comedic writing, dabbling with entertainment TV and radio through internships with E! Television and KROQ-FM. While my current hope is to be a wild television and radio rock star personality, I’d also be interested potentially working behind the scenes in production.
Have you made any progress marketing your book?
Honestly, due to its controversial content, my book has marketed itself through word of mouth. Many Persians in my intimate Beverly Hills community recognize me, but beyond the notoriety my book's experienced, it's being featured on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc. "I Used to be Persian," my little-book-that-could, has actually received genuine propositions to be developed into a film screenplay. My parents, though embarrassed by the general popularity or infamy of my book, still love me the same.
What was it like sharing your story with us?
I was motivated to share my story with MTV by a desire to represent the young people torn between their conservative upbringings and more liberal personalities. Ultimately, I've succeeded with my own goal of publishing my crack-crazy book, in spite of occasional backlash from my old school Persian parents. I hope viewers who suppress their identities and aspirations within their homes in fear of judgment or disapproval feel empowered.
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