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Relationship

Married

Hometown

Detroit, MI until I was 7. My parents moved to North Hollywood, CA and it seemed appropriate to go with them. From there, I became a DJ in college and traveled around the west (mostly CA).

Places I've been

High School Name (City, State)
U.S. Grant (Sherman Oaks, CA)
College Name
UCLA
College Graduation Year
1977 (I was supposed to graduate in 1976 but didn't want to be unemployed so I stayed an extra year. Also fell in love with college radio station and the only way I could work there was to remain a student.)
College Graduation Major/Concentration
Psychology - not that I did anything with it - once I found radio.
Occupation(s)
Professional Speaker, Trainer, Columnist -- and Recovering Perfectionist

More about me

After having lost 70 pounds more than 12 years ago, I learned that the key to changing one's life is not about the actions, but about the thoughts, feelings and beliefs. I am now a THINspirational speaker and I help "increase productivity, morale, and joy among other recovering perfectionists by eliminating procrastination and perfectionism."

I am also a syndicated columnist and write a weekly column about "weight loss, habit change, and other acts of faith." (Many of the posts are at www.WeightLossColumn.com.)

And, if you'd like to take part in the day-to-day battles of maintaining a healthy body, I have another blog at www.ForeverFightingFat.com.)

 

Favorite Movies

Powder Fiddler on the Roof Birdcage

Favorite TV Shows

Star Trek: Next Generation Rescue Me Huff Shield

Activities

Jumping to conclusions Running myself ragged Pushing my luck -- and bike riding

Favorite Charities

Ruth Marcus Memorial Scholarship

Favorite Music

Harry Chapin John Mellencamp Boney James Dido

Favorite Books

Almost anything by Robert B Parker

Favorite Quotes

"The universe will not change it's rules to accommodate our whims, fantasies, or desires." "God is a comedian playing to an audience that's afraid to laugh" -- Voltaire

Favorite People

My wife, Mary Ann Testagrossa Harry Chapin Robin Williams Anwar Sadat

Favorite Places

Anywhere a cruise ship will take me

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