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Lance Gross talked the importance of inspiring the babies, wanting to be a good dad, and receiving a lot of attention from women who would love to help make that happen in the new Rolling Out.

Why is being a role model to children so important to you?

I grew up in Oakland, [Calif.], and I just remember how it was growing up there. I had my father, and he was an amazing man and an amazing role model, so I always wanted to mirror that … So when I got into this business, I told myself that I wanted to be somebody that little kids aspired to be like … I just think it’s real important — especially for young black males — because I look at the guidance that my father gave me. I had friends who didn’t have that growing up, and I see how they turned out compared to how I turned out, and it’s a big difference. So I think that I owe that to my father, because he played his part, he did what he was supposed to do, and he set a great example … I just want to keep continuing to set the example that my father set for me.

Do you ever think about becoming a father so you can pass down all of the things that your father taught you?

Oh yeah, of course! … I definitely want children. That’s important to me, so I just want to make sure that I’m completely prepared for it when that day comes.

Have you grown accustomed to the amount of attention that you get from women?

No, it’s still a trip to me. It always feels new, and I can never get used to that. I mean, I’m humble … to me, I’m just a regular cat from Oakland, California. The attention is nice, though, and I really appreciate it. I appreciate every compliment, and never let any of it go to my head.

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Lance Gross On The Importance Of Being A Role Model  was originally published on theurbandaily.com