I have been in the entertainment business for over three decades. A singer, songwriter and performer. I have participated in a number of charity events and consider myself of reasonable mind and ability. Although my friends might challenge that statement. (wink)

I have always been well spoken. Having spent most of my childhood years in strict Catholic Schools. Often run by nuns and priests. It's safe to say I understand discipline and fear the same.

I have always been driven in all that I do. I am every bit an idea person. I have ideas that come to me all the time. I am rarely tapped for those ideas. Because of my hectic schedule, I rarely act on them.

Today, I am very happily married to my best friend. For almost a decade now. It's hard for people to believe we've never had a real 'fight' in our marriage. We've taken the high road and been responsible. I guess I learned something from my upbringing. My wife is Cherokee Indian and registered as same her whole life, with the US Government. Something both of us are proud of. We like to inject humor into our lives and in what we write.

My passion is ...

writing and recording music.

I know too much about ...

having seasonal friends.

My parents always told me ...

to believe in myself and punch anyone that looks at you cock-eyed.

My childhood ambition ...

was always recording music and writing for a living.

My favorite memory ...

was receiving my second gold record.

Why I write ...

Because I don't like to read much.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Kiss & Make Up - The lifestory of Gene Simons from the band 'Kiss' Yeah, I know,... I am reading something.

My first job ...

was as a paid entertainer at age eight.

My best moment ...

A guest performance on the MTV awards in 2002

My inspiration ...

Chris Farell of Illinois and Mark Kreis of Ohio. Both are outstanding musical artists. Truely incredible people.

Computers & Technology > Phone Tips & Tricks Tips for cell phone etiquette

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First, let's get to the root of the problem. "Etiquette" no longer exists. Not related to table manners, family manners, boy/girlfriend, husband/wife, friends, driving, etc. So, lack there-of in use of cell phone should come as no surprise.

What does come as some surprise is when I watch people cut someone off in traffic and then get upset a few minutes later because someone 'stepped' in front of them in their lane without using their turn signal. Actually, it's quite comical yet unfortunate.

So, don't even waste your breath on cell phone etiquette. Yes, I wish to God that we had people r...

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