You're definitely being a light for the world. When people are diagnosed with something, that is usually the point where they start dealing with it and handling it — ultimately becoming their life's focus. The fact that you've been able to take that moment and inspire countless lives is truly amazing. Just think about the power of one person just saying, "Okay, look. This is what it is, y'all. You all need to handle it." I can only imagine thousands and thousands of men now – just because of you – who are stepping out on a limb and not being afraid to get tested. From one man to another, it's a true testament of your character.
This is why I stepped out. I needed to tell the brothers and the sisters, too, because women have a major role in this whole situation. Nine times out of ten, we ain't going to the doctor. We're not going to go. If it ain't for the girlfriend or the wife, they ain't going. I stepped out so I can say it, so the girlfriend or the wife will hustle them and say, "We're going to the doctor. We're going." Let's be honest, man. We ain't going. A lot of dudes will say: "That's exit only." But I say, "Man up and get the finger shot." We need to go get it checked. The PSA test is just a blood test, anyway. I know there's been a lot of hoopla and talk about the PSA test, that's it's not going to work, it's not accurate. As soon as I started talking about it, here comes somebody out of the woodwork saying, "Well, the PSA test is not accurate." Well, I do know when I did it the PSA test saved my life. I can speak on something that worked for me. This is the reason why I tell people it worked for me.
Well, a good uncle always gives great advice! [laughing] For some time now, you have been known as "Uncle Charlie." We all know that Snoop Dogg was the first to dub you with the name, but is there a story behind the name? And what is the depth of your relationship with him?
Well, Snoop always says, "Uncle Charlie is my uncle, not by blood, but by love." For somebody to allow me into their home, around their children and trust me that way for so many years, I'm definitely uncle. I've been there when there are good times. I've been there when there were some rough times for him. Now he's back up on top. I've been around everything he's been through. I've been inside the home and commented "I think you should do this" or "I think you shouldn't do this." He's been one who listens, so I'm an uncle that way. That's what uncles are for – especially a cool one, one that's not that far off age-wise but who you can relate to. He allows you in his home for questions and answers and things like that. So that's why I'm cool uncle because I'm not wearing polyester suits. I'm wearing some really cool gear. When I walk in the door, his kids would look at my hands and say, "Where are my Christmas presents?" So it's always cool like that. That's why I'm uncle. I'm uncle to him that way and to many others. I'm America's favorite uncle! [laughing].
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