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Wil Smith (WS): I wasn't planning on having
you as my roommate.
I actually thought that if Bowdoin College knew
I had you they wouldn't let me come to college.
So, I hadn't mentioned it to anyone.
And I got a job working at Staples, cleaning at night.
And I had to take you in with me at work sometimes
and hide you in the closet.
[Laughs] I think I lost something like 27 pounds,
just from stress and not eating, because I didn't have enough
for both of us.
My basketball teammates were my first babysitters.
I just remember coming from class and there were
four giant guys and then there was this 18-month-old
who was tearing up the room.
[laughs]
Olivia Smith (OS): Were you ever embarrassed
bringing me to class?
Or just having me in general?
WS: I felt a little awkward, but never embarrassed.
There were times when the only way I could get through was to
come in and look at you, and see you sleeping,
and then go back to my studies.
And my graduation day from Bowdoin is a day
I'll never forget.
You know, all of my classmates, they stood up and gave me
the only standing ovation.
OS: I remember walking up with you, and having my head
in your shoulder.
[Laughs] WS: Yeah, the dean called both of our names
as he presented us with the diploma.
OS: So, technically I already graduated from college.
WS: Nice try.
[Laughs] The degree only has my name on it,
so you still got to go.
OS: I really admire your strength.
And, I love you.
WS: I draw my strength from you.
I always have, and I still do.