"When you’re in a great relationship, everything follows and the bad things don’t seem so bad."

Growing up in the tough streets of Compton, CA, can leave one feeling hopeless or determined to have a better life. Ryan Combs chose the latter. Besieged with childhood tragedy - his father, mother and only brother were all senselessly killed - this talented director/writer overcame adversity to become a premiere player in Hollywood . Besides his current film projects (King of the Avenue, Double Tap), Ryan, with the help of his A-list friends, is also producing anti-drug/violence PSAs.

 JUST THE FACTS

Age: 35

Occupation:  Director / Writer / Owner of Iron Hog Productions

Height: 5’10”

Eyes: Light brown

Sign: Virgo

Resides: Los Angeles , CA

ABOUT HIM:

Strengths: "Focused, patient, good listener, active, even-tempered.”

I've been known to ... "always have a good time.”

Interests: "Movies, football, basketball, snowboarding, good friends."

Turn-offs: "Trouble makers."

Staying healthy: "Run 12 miles every day."

ABOUT WOMEN HE'D LOVE TO MEET:

Attention-getters: "Good fashion sense; classy.”

Ideal woman: "Independent, ambitious, fit."

I can't resist a woman who ... "smells good."

Most important quality in a woman: "Not afraid to love or receive love."

How I show I care: "Just listen because sometimes there’s no answer."

What makes a woman unforgettable: "How she said hi; how we first greeted each other."

One thing a woman has never done for me: "Picked me up and taken me to Disneyland .”

 ON RELATIONSHIPS: 

What I love most about being in a relationship: "Having someone to help you through the maze of life."

Top relationship keys: "Honesty, trust, love."

A woman in a relationship with me can expect ... "an attentive and patient boyfriend."

When I'm in love, I ... "can’t stand to be two feet away from my woman."

What makes me feel close to a woman: "A significant talk, sharing similar ideology or feelings."

Greatest relationship lesson: "Love is more important than work."

What makes sex good: "Being familiar enough with your partner to know what turns each other on.”

Sexiest thing a woman can wear in private: "Little shorts and a T-shirt."

HIS FAVORITE THINGS:

Movie: "Grease."

TV Show: "Sopranos."

Music: "Hip-hop, Rock, R & B."

Food: "Sushi, southern BBQ."

CLOSING THOUGHTS:

Making my mark: "Make movies with social content that creates awareness."

Responsibility to society: "To show that under the worst circumstances, knowledge is still obtainable."

Valuable life lesson: "It doesn’t last forever and it can end at any time."

I must ... "run a marathon, visit the French Riviera, own a Hollywood restaurant."

Best advice I've given a woman: "Stop trying to force love; just let it happen."

Celeb I'd love to take on a date: "Oprah."

Why I'm a great catch: "Once I’m in a relationship, I'll start fixing stuff that's not really broken.”

Me in a word: "Hopeful."