Katlego Sekhu
It’s been three years since the infamous “Oscars Slap,” when Will Smith shocked the world by slapping comedian Chris Rock live on stage in a moment of anger.
In the aftermath, it’s been estimated that Smith lost out on close to $1 billion worth of major film roles and projects.
This week on Drive 959 with Glen Lewis, the team turned that global moment into a local conversation, asking listeners: “From losing money to losing people, what has anger cost you?”
Glen Lewis shared that he’s always made a conscious effort to control his temper.
“My temper hasn’t taken the best out of me or cost me any big deals,” he said. “But I remember a couple of weeks ago at a parking lot. I’d spoken to an Uber driver who said I could park there, not realising a woman was also waiting for the spot.”
“An argument broke out between me and the woman. She dropped an F-bomb, but I just ignored her. No matter where you go, people will try to provoke you.”
Reflecting further, Glen added:
“There are people who’ve taken advantage of me, not paying me, then coming back months later to apologise. And I’d still go and work with them,” he shared.
To hear what Drive 959 listeners had to share, listen to the podcast.
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