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The 2008 New York Inaugural Royal Gala on Nov. 20, hosted by Her Majesty Queen of Sweden for The Mentor Foundation, brought together a group of amazing role models, who are actively working to better the youth of today. We were thrilled to see Terrence Howard. The Academy-award nominated actor is hot off the heels of his new album Terrence Howard – Me and the Band of Kings, and he graced the night with songs from his album.

As an active mentor, Terrence was thrilled to be a part of the evening. He had seen firsthand his friends and relatives suffer through addictions. We caught up with Terrence who told us the secret to overcoming drug abuse, as well as several reasons to stay away from substances in the first place. And just who does Terrence think is the perfect role model today? You'll have to read on to find out.

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