Meet the Sexiest Man In Memphis
Name: Royce Morgan
Age: 28
Education: Ridgeway High School and University of Memphis
According to an overwhelming number of WHRK/K97 radio station listeners, Royce Morgan is the Sexiest Man In Memphis. The on-line competition was held in late 2008, and he beat out over 90 other men for the honor. When we met for this interview I could immediately see why. I would have to say my favorite features were his lips, thick but perfectly groomed eyebrows and his smile. Royce has been employed as a quality assurance expert for a major communications company for the past seven years. He enjoys his job and has been known to surprise his co-workers with breakfast from Chic-Fil-A and other edible treats. You could say his second job is maintaining his physique. Royce works out five to six days a week! He’s very proud of what he’s been able to accomplish, but he doesn’t take his looks for granted because Royce hasn’t always been so fit. He may actually be one of Memphis' "Biggest Loser's." As a youth, Royce was overweight and about ten years ago he decided he had, had enough and went to work shedding the pounds. Little did he know that his hard work and dedication would lead to him being named the Sexiest Man In Memphis. Humble and a gentleman, you can’t help but be happy for him. Keep reading as Royce talks about his life since receiving the SMIM title and what's next on his agenda.
Jae: What made you decide to enter the SMIM competition?
Royce: I was driving and heard the announcement. I thought about entering it and asked a couple of people what they thought. My friends encouraged me to do it, so I sent my picture in. The next thing I know I’m in the gym and my cousin texted me and asked if I entered. I told her yeah and then, she told me I was already in the top five. I was kind of surprised because I wasn’t on there with my shirt all off and oiled up like a lot of the other contestants. I lost my position a few times but always managed to get back in the top five. When it was almost over Big Sue (K97 Radio Personality) called us all in to the station for an on-air interview. Three of us showed up and I won. It felt good. It's nice to know somebody other than my mama was voting for me. (laughs)
Jae: How has life changed for you?
Royce: People recognize me from my pictures when I’m out. I had a woman come up to me in the gym the other day and tell me I was finer than a mother*%#@^! (laughing). Some people are very nice when they approach me and others get a little weird. I’ve been offered concert tickets. I’ve been asked out on dates by women and men, and I am far from gay. People have hit me up on the Internet and asked me if they can meet me. I’m like…I don’t know you!
Jae: Do you ever take them up on their offers?
Royce: No. I prefer to meet people out in public. If I see a woman I like, I’ll go over and strike up a conversation to see what she’s talking about. Then, we’ll go from there. It’s still kind of weird to be voted the Sexiest Man In Memphis, but I’ll take it.
Jae: How would you describe yourself?
Royce: I’m kind of shy. Laid back, cool, easy going and easy to talk to….very approachable. I’m a nice guy but don’t try and test me. I can show you better than I can tell you! I’m also a dork at heart. When everyone else is at the club, I’m at home doing laundry or on the computer…probably on Facebook.
Jae: Now, I know you like to get out and do some things? What are you hobbies?
Royce: Of course the gym. I like to spend time with my family. I enjoy movies, amusement parks, bowling and swimming. I’m also into sports. On Sundays I watch football, basketball or whatever is on. I like pro wresting too. Oh, and concerts—I’m big on music.
Jae: How have you changed since winning SMIM?
Royce: Winning has motivated me to stay looking my best!
Jae: Have you always been this fit?
Royce: No, as a child and a teen I was overweight. That also drives me. I’m 5’11’’ and at my heaviest I weighed 250 lbs. I now weigh 165 lbs.
Jae: WOW! Was being overweight hard for you? I know kids can be mean.
Royce: Sometimes. I remember one time I was at the fair and a kid told me to go chase a cheeseburger in front of everybody. It's funny how life changes because now when people from my childhood see me they can hardly believe it’s me.
Jae: That’s quite an accomplishment. What made you decide you wanted to lose the weight?
Royce: I got tired of being fat and I wanted to be healthier. So, I started working out and eating better.
Jae: Congratulations on your success. So what’s in your future?
Royce:I’ve modeled in the past but since the whole SMIM thing I’ve been looking into modeling and acting more seriously. I’ve had a few offers but none of them have actually come to fruition. I’m also thinking about motivational speaking. I would also like to do what you used to do. I think I would enjoy broadcasting.
Jae: Now, I know the ladies will want to know if you have a girlfriend.
RM: No, not at the moment.
Jae: WHAT? The Sexiest Man In Memphis is solo! What are you looking for in a woman?
Royce: A Christian woman. Someone who has her own beliefs and goals. A woman who is strong willed but not too overbearing. To quote Neyo…The kind of woman who wants you but doesn’t need you.
Jae: And what do you think is the best thing about women?
Royce: I love the whole women’s intuition and insight thing. The kind of women that can size you up quickly and who can tell you what you’re thinking before you say it.
Jae: Interesting. Before I let you go answer this for me…. Do you think you’re Sexy?
Royce: Yes. (laughing)
Jae: Why?
Royce: I’m a nice guy and I treat people the way I would want to be treated. There is nothing sexier than that.
Age: 28
Education: Ridgeway High School and University of Memphis
According to an overwhelming number of WHRK/K97 radio station listeners, Royce Morgan is the Sexiest Man In Memphis. The on-line competition was held in late 2008, and he beat out over 90 other men for the honor. When we met for this interview I could immediately see why. I would have to say my favorite features were his lips, thick but perfectly groomed eyebrows and his smile. Royce has been employed as a quality assurance expert for a major communications company for the past seven years. He enjoys his job and has been known to surprise his co-workers with breakfast from Chic-Fil-A and other edible treats. You could say his second job is maintaining his physique. Royce works out five to six days a week! He’s very proud of what he’s been able to accomplish, but he doesn’t take his looks for granted because Royce hasn’t always been so fit. He may actually be one of Memphis' "Biggest Loser's." As a youth, Royce was overweight and about ten years ago he decided he had, had enough and went to work shedding the pounds. Little did he know that his hard work and dedication would lead to him being named the Sexiest Man In Memphis. Humble and a gentleman, you can’t help but be happy for him. Keep reading as Royce talks about his life since receiving the SMIM title and what's next on his agenda.
Jae: What made you decide to enter the SMIM competition?
Royce: I was driving and heard the announcement. I thought about entering it and asked a couple of people what they thought. My friends encouraged me to do it, so I sent my picture in. The next thing I know I’m in the gym and my cousin texted me and asked if I entered. I told her yeah and then, she told me I was already in the top five. I was kind of surprised because I wasn’t on there with my shirt all off and oiled up like a lot of the other contestants. I lost my position a few times but always managed to get back in the top five. When it was almost over Big Sue (K97 Radio Personality) called us all in to the station for an on-air interview. Three of us showed up and I won. It felt good. It's nice to know somebody other than my mama was voting for me. (laughs)
Jae: How has life changed for you?
Royce: People recognize me from my pictures when I’m out. I had a woman come up to me in the gym the other day and tell me I was finer than a mother*%#@^! (laughing). Some people are very nice when they approach me and others get a little weird. I’ve been offered concert tickets. I’ve been asked out on dates by women and men, and I am far from gay. People have hit me up on the Internet and asked me if they can meet me. I’m like…I don’t know you!
Jae: Do you ever take them up on their offers?
Royce: No. I prefer to meet people out in public. If I see a woman I like, I’ll go over and strike up a conversation to see what she’s talking about. Then, we’ll go from there. It’s still kind of weird to be voted the Sexiest Man In Memphis, but I’ll take it.
Jae: How would you describe yourself?
Royce: I’m kind of shy. Laid back, cool, easy going and easy to talk to….very approachable. I’m a nice guy but don’t try and test me. I can show you better than I can tell you! I’m also a dork at heart. When everyone else is at the club, I’m at home doing laundry or on the computer…probably on Facebook.
Jae: Now, I know you like to get out and do some things? What are you hobbies?
Royce: Of course the gym. I like to spend time with my family. I enjoy movies, amusement parks, bowling and swimming. I’m also into sports. On Sundays I watch football, basketball or whatever is on. I like pro wresting too. Oh, and concerts—I’m big on music.
Jae: How have you changed since winning SMIM?
Royce: Winning has motivated me to stay looking my best!
Jae: Have you always been this fit?
Royce: No, as a child and a teen I was overweight. That also drives me. I’m 5’11’’ and at my heaviest I weighed 250 lbs. I now weigh 165 lbs.
Jae: WOW! Was being overweight hard for you? I know kids can be mean.
Royce: Sometimes. I remember one time I was at the fair and a kid told me to go chase a cheeseburger in front of everybody. It's funny how life changes because now when people from my childhood see me they can hardly believe it’s me.
Jae: That’s quite an accomplishment. What made you decide you wanted to lose the weight?
Royce: I got tired of being fat and I wanted to be healthier. So, I started working out and eating better.
Jae: Congratulations on your success. So what’s in your future?
Royce:I’ve modeled in the past but since the whole SMIM thing I’ve been looking into modeling and acting more seriously. I’ve had a few offers but none of them have actually come to fruition. I’m also thinking about motivational speaking. I would also like to do what you used to do. I think I would enjoy broadcasting.
Jae: Now, I know the ladies will want to know if you have a girlfriend.
RM: No, not at the moment.
Jae: WHAT? The Sexiest Man In Memphis is solo! What are you looking for in a woman?
Royce: A Christian woman. Someone who has her own beliefs and goals. A woman who is strong willed but not too overbearing. To quote Neyo…The kind of woman who wants you but doesn’t need you.
Jae: And what do you think is the best thing about women?
Royce: I love the whole women’s intuition and insight thing. The kind of women that can size you up quickly and who can tell you what you’re thinking before you say it.
Jae: Interesting. Before I let you go answer this for me…. Do you think you’re Sexy?
Royce: Yes. (laughing)
Jae: Why?
Royce: I’m a nice guy and I treat people the way I would want to be treated. There is nothing sexier than that.
