Maddox Clyburn, featured on The Faces Of Charleston

Maddox Clyburn

Maddox Clyburn is at student at West Ashley High School. He loves playing basketball and fishing. Once he graduates this spring, Maddox is hoping to study medicine.

Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.

My dad is super awesome. We always hang out and have fun together. My mom and I have a good relationship, and she is always looking out for me.

Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?

I plan on going into a career in the medical field.

Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?

Zen Asian Fusion. Locals.

Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?

All 18 years of my life

Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?

I have met Bruce Ellington, who played for the South Carolina Gamecocks football team and for the Houston Texans in the NFL.

Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?

Bali because it’s a gorgeous place.

Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?

Grimm, All American, and Rick and Morty.

Q: What advice would you give to people?

Don’t compare yourself to others. The sun and moon have no comparison, but they wait for their time to shine.

Q: What is something on your bucket list?

Visit every continent on Earth

Q: What is your go to band when you cant decide what to listen to?

Fall out Boy

Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?

Folly Beach

Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?

I would wanna meet Stephen Curry because I’ve always looked up to him as a player.

Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?

The history of Charleston is one of a kind.

Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?

In graduate school or being a doctor.

Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?

I love all foods except beets.

Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?

The Dominican Republic

Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?

April, Earth Day, April 22 is the best day

Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?

10

Q: Who inspires you to be better?

My dad

Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?

Vanilla

Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?

Cozy, Christmas, and Family

Meet more Faces of Charleston: Audrey Temelini, Laurie Vaughn, and Dr. Evaline Delson.