Monarch of Magic Part
Here is an interview with Mango Millic via I Love You Online Magazine:
last week i met: chris ‘mango’ milic
Skateboarding is fun! And skateboarding right now, is super popular. The style they have, the vibe, everything is just kind of right. So that’s why I decided to interview one of my favorite skaters, Chris ‘Mango’ Milic, or better Dangerous Crango or Big Chris. Arizona kid, with dope style, rad skating and super fun personality, he is just the best. His skating is so amusing that you will get into it, even if that doesn’t interest you much.
And this interview was really fun to do. And as he said somewhere in the middle of this interview about something being extremely boss, I now say:
I think his words are extremely boss too! Dangerous Crango is just fun. He is the boss.
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HEY MANGO! HOW ARE YOU?
I‘m pretty good, just hanging out!
MANGO IS YOUR NICKNAME, WHERE DID YOU GET IT?
My friend Dirty Brett gave it to me one day. He said that Milic didn’t sound good, so he called me Mango. My friend Ryan kept calling me that and it stuck. The Mango name has been falling off as of recent, lately my friends have been calling me (Dangerous) Crango or Big Chris.
DANGEROUS CRANGO, YOU SKATE. WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WERE NOT A SKATER?
I‘m not really sure, skating is just so boss. It just feels good. Whenever I’m sore, tired, sad, or angry, skateboarding always makes me feel better.
AND WHEN DID YOU START TO SKATE?
I started skating when I was 10 or 11. I used to rollerblade to my friend‘s house in my neighborhood. One day I got new rollerblades, and they took forever to put on. So I just started using my older brothers skateboard. I am 23 now so it‘s been 13 years.
YOU ARE PART OF WELCOME TEAM. WHAT’S THE BEST PART OF BEING A SPONSORED SKATEBOARDER?
Haha, the best part is probably skating and hanging out with everyone who rides for Welcome. Everyone is super cool, and really special. They make me happy.
SOMEONE SAID THAT YOUR “IT’S A SECRET” VIDEO IS THE MOST ENTERTAINING VIDEO WE WILL PROBABLY SEE THIS YEAR. WELL, ALL YOUR VIDEOS ARE SUPER FUN, YOUR WHOLE STYLE IS GOOFY AND EASY TO WATCH. WERE YOU ALWAYS THE JOKER, THE FUNNY GUY IN THE GANG?
I don’t really know, I’ve never thought about that! I feel like all my friends are just as funny and goofy as me.
WHAT ABOUT THE MUSIC, DO YOU CHOOSE IT?
Sometimes I get to pick the song. The last video part I picked a Prince song. It was my favorite song during the last months of filming. I would sing it in my car at the top of my lungs just about everyday! I really, really like Laurie Anderson, would love to see someone skate to her music.
AND THIS SUMMER YOU WERE A NEW YORKER, RIGHT? HOW WAS NYC LIKE?
Yeah! New York is awesome. I’ve been there before, but this summer was extra special. I think I will be moving there soon hopefully.
ANY RAD STORY FROM NY?
Oh my, one time me and Jed Anderson were skating and holding onto the back of a taxi cab. The taxi realized what we were doing and slammed on the brakes, me and Jed flew forward and knocked off the taxi’s mirror. Haha, we just ran the other direction until the taxi couldn’t follow us anymore.
AND WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY FROM NYC?
Haha, this might sound weird but my favorite thing to do was to skate from the train to the Stillhouse Studio in Red Hook. I did it every morning for a while listening to Harold Budd – The Pavillion of Dreams. The morning air just felt so crisp and nice.
A FRIEND OF MINE ALSO SPENT SOME TIME IN NYC THIS YEAR AND I THINK IF HE COULD BECOME ONE WITH TOMPKINS HE WOULD! IS IT REALLY THAT MUCH FUN?
Tompkins is just where we all hang out. It‘s easy to meet up with everyone there. Anyone can skate there!
ALEX OLSON ALSO SHOT YOU AND SOME OTHER SUPER COOL KIDS FOR A SPREAD ON STYLE.COM. HOW WAS THAT?
That was the funniest day of my trip for sure! Alex is the best, hes so fun to be around. We just skated around and got to wear a bunch of really awesome/funny clothing. It was extremely boss.
WHAT ABOUT YOUR PERSONAL STYLE? IT’S… SOMETHING! IF I CAN PUT IT LIKE THAT. DOES MUCH THOUGHT GO INTO YOUR OUTFITS, OR DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL MAGIC HAND WHEN IT COMES TO PICKING OUT YOUR CLOTHES?
No special magic! I just like to wear stupid stuff. The more stupid it is, the better. The worse it fits, the better it looks. I just want to look really dumb sometimes, I think it‘s funny.
AND YOU ARE KIND OF AN ARTIST AND A MUSICIAN. TELL ME MORE ABOUT THAT…
Hmm, I‘m not sure. The older I get, the more I like making things. I just to like make as much stuff as I possibly can. Music, videos, paintings, drawings… I want to make everything. It’s so fun.
OK, SO NOW RANDOM: WHAT DID YOU EAT FOR BREAKFAST?
Egg and avocado sandwich, I really like those. And lots of iced coffee.
DO YOU PREFER POOLS OR THE BEACH?
Beach.
AND FOR THE END: WHO OF YOUR FRIENDS IS YOUR “FAVORITE”?
Jesse Alba is my favorite friend to hang out in NY.
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