What is your current occupation? Do you enjoy it?
I am an independent filmmaker based in St. Louis, MO. More specifically, I'm a director who produces and writes his own stuff. I don't consider myself an artist...I consider myself an entertainer.
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What is your educational background? Are you currently in school?
I received an Associate's Degree from Lewis & Clark Community College in Radio Broadcasting. After that, I got bitten by the filmmaking bug and haven't looked back since.
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Describe your lifestyle and current relationship status:
I'm straight, single and in love with my career.
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Do you have any vices (smoking/drinking/etc)? Describe:
My only vice is the damn internet. I'd have hundreds of ideas already come to fruition if it wasn't for the evil geniuses behind websites like Myspace, NowLive and DoULike.
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Do you have any "heroes" in your life or your work? Describe:
My heroes are all work-related and are as follows: Kevin Smith, John Carpenter, Eli Roth and Quentin Tarantino.
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Do you have a favorite quotation? Enter it here:
"Worrying is a lot like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but you don't get anywhere." - Van Wilder
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What makes you happy? Why?
Hearing an audience laugh at my on-screen gags, shriek at my on-screen scares, and clap during my closing credits. Also, St. Louis sports team victories.
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What makes you sad? Why?
Not getting a reaction from the audience. Any reaction, positive or negative, is a good thing for me. At least then I have something to go on for next time.
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Name five (5) items you can't live without:
1. Cell Phone
2. My uber-producer, Damon
3. My DVD collection
4. A creative outlet
5. Central Nervous System
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Describe your most "humbling" moment:
Watching "Snowball Effect", the 90-minute making-of documentary about Kevin Smith's first film, Clerks. After watching that, I had no excuse why I shouldn't be able to make a quality film as well. I wasn't better than him, but I knew then that I had a chance to obtain my dream.
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Do you have favorite type of music? Favorite bands or singers?
I rarely listen to music, but when I do its usually alternative/punk/rock.
When I'm writing, I have my faithful composer write me a theme for the piece I'm writing and listen to it over and over until I'm done with the script.
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What type of films do you enjoy? Please give some examples:
Growing up, I fell in love with horror films, especially the Halloween series. Never was a real big fan of zombie flicks though. I recently have become a huge fan of everything Kevin Smith and hope to work with him someday.
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Do you enjoy television? Which programs?
When I watch TV, I try to watch shows that require you're undivided attention. These include Lost, House and Alias. I'll also watch Family Guy and Aqua Teen Hunger Force when I need a good laugh.
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Do you like to read? If so, what books have you enjoyed recently?
I'm not a big reader, but when I have picked up a book or two recently it's been a Harry Potter book or actor/comedian Chris Elliot's book Shroud of the Thwacker. Check it out, it's an entertaining read.
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Do you follow sports? Which teams are you interested in?
I do follow sports, however not as much as I did growing up. But living in St. Louis, I was born and bred an avid Cardinals fan. Later on I discovered hockey and became a supporter of the Blues. Finally, the Rams came to town and I had a football team to cheer on.
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Do you have any hobbies or other interests? Describe:
I do a little Flash work, and tinker with building websites every now and again.
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Where are your favorite places? Where would you like to go most?
The only place that I've gone that I remember really enjoying was St. Augustine, Florida. I would definitely go back there, maybe even have a house there one day.
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