Wanya keeps the rest of the Boyz (and just about everyone
he meets) in stitches. But that doesn't mean he doesn't
take his music seriously.
Wanya Morris loves laughing as much as he loves a
chaellenge-and sometimes he gets both at the same time.
Upon meeting someone for the first time, he can make even
the most introverted person crack up, but one fan was so
nervous, instead of laughing, she just wet her pants. Ah,
the life of a superstar.
Speaking of challenges, Wanya says that working with
Babyface on Boyz II Men's current LP was the most
interesting experience he's ever had in the recording
studio.
"Babyface was the challenge," says Wanya. "Babyface is a
worker, and we're workers. We were working until our
voices burned out. Babyface has a method that's different
from anyone else's. There's nothing easy about it. He
pushes."
Wanya gives himsef his own unique style within the confines
of the group's "Alex Vanderpool" look by tyinng his sweater
or jacket around his neck or shoulders while others are
wearing them the proper way.
He takes being a Leo very seriously, especially that sign's
penchant for being loyal to old friends. Despite his great
fame and wealth, Wanya still cruises his old Philly
neighborhood looking for friends and asking them to hop in.
Wanya loves to show off his Leo tattoo and diamond studs in
each ear.
Speaking of studs, it's a well-known fact that Wanya's
outgoing personality is a winner with the ladies. Without
trying, he can make girls swoon, but when he sees it
happening, he just laughs. He does not use his celebrity
status to impress women, and prefers to date outside the
music business.
Wanya is perhaps the most interesting member of Boyz II Men
to interview because when you ask him a question, he thinks
about it for at least five minutes before answering. He'll
also be brutally honest, going as far as teasing you about
a habit or physical trait. Of course, he does it in a
playful, not hurtful way.
Wanya's good spirit is contagiuous to all around him - and
it's not unusual for fans to comment "how real" a person he
is. His free time is spent shopping for clothes, writing
music, playing video games, going out to the movies, or
just relaxing at home. "Squirt's" only complaint about
fame is that he is too busy to have a more handson
situation when it comes to guiding Boyz II Men's
career.