Gordon Parks, parts 3 and 4

1. What is your definition of successful? My definition of success is financial security and happiness.
2. What have you given up to become successful? I have given up leisure time and social time. 
3. What did Parks give up to become successful? Parks gave up his personal and social lives, as well as his relationships with his wives and children. 
4. Who was Gloria Vanderbilt's father? Gloria's father was Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt, and he was a millionaire equestrian descended from the Vanderbilt railroad empire.
5. How much was Parks advanced to write his first book (and eventual best-selling autobiography)? Parks was given $10,000.
6. How much money did Elijah Muhammad offer Parks to do a story on The Nation of Islam? Parks was offered $500,000. 
7. Why did Parks refuse the money? He did not agree with Muhammad's principles and philosophies.
8. What was significant about the movie The Learning Tree? The Learning Tree was significant because Gordon Parks became Hollywood's first major black director. It is considered a classic. 
9. What was significant about the character Shaft? Shaft was the first black superhero, and so young kids had a her to represent them and to look up to. 
10. What was Gordon Parks' choice of weapons? His choice of weapon was his camera. 
11. What reason did Genevieve Young give for the divorce? She said that life with Gordon was too hectic, confused, and unpredictable. 
12. In 1984, Parks directed Solomon Northrup's Odyssey. What recent feature film told the same story? Twelve Years a Slave tells the same story.
13. Who was Gordon Parks, jr? Gordon Parks, jr is Gordon Park's oldest son. He was also a director, best known for the film Super Fly.  
14. What is your favorite Gordon Parks photo? My favorite Gordon Parks photo is American Gothic, Washington, D.C.
15. What will you remember about Gordon Parks in ten years? I will remember his talent, passion, and dedication.