Model Interviews
August 17, 2008
Larry Hankins
by Angie Workman
 Ademar Young Photography Larry has been in the modeling industry almost two years now, and he recently connected with On Display Men while he was working out in the gym. Larry began his modeling career as a promotional model for Gan-Eden, a startup clothing line. With On Display Men, Larry soon hopes to take his career to the next level.
Don’t be fooled by the pretty face; Larry has an extensive background in business and has a Masters in Entrepreneurship. “I plan to get my MBA or PhD in Economics, or possibly both. Since I’m an Excavation and Oil Investment Consultant, I’ll probably end up doing something in the realm of Antitrust.
“I’m also a published author. My senior research paper, ‘Cruise Control,’ was published by the Michigan State Securities and Business Law Journal. The paper covered Cruise Line Mergers and whether the FCC would allow them to take place or not.” Now that’s a mouthful! When I asked Larry if the paper was his thesis, he corrected me, saying “No, you do your thesis when you’re getting your Doctorate.” Obviously, he knows his stuff.
 Ademar Young Photography Despite all his studying, work and ambitions, Larry still finds time for sports and play. In fact, the sheer number of sports in which Larry participates would shock you. “I’ve played a number of sports at very high levels,” Larry explains. “In college, I played tennis on a club team. I played football and basketball throughout high school, and I was offered a number of scholarships for golf. Now golf is actually one of my weaker sports, though. On weekends, I play water volleyball just for fun.” It’s no wonder how Larry stays in peak modeling condition.
Like all models, Larry has encountered rejection, but he handles it accordingly. “Rejection hits me only as hard as I let it get to me. I consider myself pretty resilient, and I keep a positive attitude.” Larry also knows what it takes to succeed as a model, so we know he has a bright future ahead of him. “Succeeding in modeling takes a passion for fashion and knowing how to interact with people.” Modeling may be high on Larry’s list of life goals, but at least one thing supersedes it. “I want to be a good husband, father and friend, and I want to enjoy life. It’s too short not to.”
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