1.
I1. I love
chocolate chip cookies. I can eat them morning, noon and night… the
Cookie-Monster has nothing on ME! I once lost a high-stakes game of poker for a
dozen homemade chocolate chip cookies… I’m mental – I know.
2.
I2. I use to
meditate to Buddhist music and chants… and no, I’m not Buddhist! It helped me
as a personal bodyguard for a promoter of Punk/Metal concerts. I get the shakes
just thinking about those days.
3.
I3. I wrote my
first comic book adventure story in the second grade. All I can remember is
that the story was about my talking sword, and me, which was really my father
who guided me on my journeys. (Note: I grew up in a divorced and dysfunctional
family) I think the sword represented something deeper inside of me that I
lacked?
4.
I4. I was the only
football player in the history of my High School to ever wear tights! :D Ok, I
was in Drama and played the role of “Pharaoh” in “Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolor Dreamcoat.” The guys laughed at me but I got all the Cheerleaders
that summer!
5. 5. When I was a
kid, I use to wish I was the 6th brother in the “Jackson 5” group
and yes, when I got older I too dawned the infamous red leather jacket and
penny loafers.
6.
I6. I eat my cereal
with water and my favorite kind of cereal is Cookie-Crisp with Peanut Butter
Captain Crunch! Yeah, I’m lactose but I’ve always love water with my cereal
since childhood.
7. 7. Every
formal/semi formal event I go to people always mistake me for security or
bodyguard? Is it because of my size or the fact I hang out with a 5’ 7” Asian
guy who looks like a movie star (DY)… Shameless plug, you owe me big for that
one!
8.
I8. I have a phobia
of needles… probably why I never fully pursued a career in Bodybuilding. It
freaks my Dentist out because I get deep cleanings without Novocain… he thinks
I’m a masochist.
9.
I9. I suffer from a
bad case of insomnia brought on by my younger days of working doubles at
Jack-N-the Box (3pm – 11:30pm) and 7 Eleven (Midnight – 9am) Monday thru
Thursday and bouncing at nightclubs (8pm – 2am) Friday – Sunday. I put my body
though hell for the “Hollywood” lifestyle that was overrated!
10.I 10. I use to be a Break-Dancer or B-Boy, which is the
new term these days! I was a featured extra in a couple of movies that I’m too
embarrassed to mention and toured with a crew called “Special Edition.”
11.I 11. I come up with all of my best concepts and ideas in
the shower… It’s the only place I feel completely free and confident of my
abilities. Something about cleansing my body, mind and spirit unlocks my full
potential.
12. 12. Before I was “Married with Children” I use to be a
“Nike” fanatic with a $1200 dollar a month shoe and apparel habit… to this day
I still have over a half dozen collectible items from Nike that I cherish.
13.I 13. I purposely use the term “Married with Children” in
my last sentence because I was once David Faustino’s (Bud Bundy) personal
bodyguard. Another life experience that I will never forget.
14.I 14. I would never admit this to anyone and to this day I
will still denied it, but I cry inside and sometimes on the outside whenever I
watch certain movies. I dare not mention them for the sake of blackmail, but
most of them are in the Top 100 movies ever made.
15.I 15. I am the third oldest out of thirteen siblings and
never had the chance to meet some of them. I plan on organizing a huge family
reunion after I tackle my current projects.
16.I 16. I’ve always known that my father was Indian but
never knew which kind of Indian until I was in my early twenties. He is Punjabi
and the Punjabi people are an Indo-Aryan ethnic group from South Asia
(specifically Pakistan and India). I plan on tracing my heritage back to India
someday.
17.I 17. I use to drive a 528i BMW and got pulled over
everyday for two weeks straight in Irvine, California where I use to work and
as soon as I traded my BMW for my Lincoln Navigator it stopped? (True Story)
Can you say Racial Profiling?
18.I 18. I quit my high salary corporate gig against all odds
to pursue my life-long dream of filmmaking. That story doesn’t have an ending…
yet!
19.I 19. I have very bad nightmares of fighting the Devil for
the throne of Hell when I sleep on my back. The same nightmare over and over…
It has a deeper meaning but I’m not convertible with anyone especially a Shrink
to discuss that particular nightmare.
20. I’m fascinated by technology and science… it’s the
inner Geek in me yearning to get out but my very vivid imagination and love of
all things Anime and Comics keep the inner Geek at bay! The day I learn to
harness both powers will be the end of the World, as you know it! Muhahaha!
2 21. I am disturbingly competitive and once beat an
8-year-old girl in a game of “Hopscotch” three times in a row! The worst part
about it was that I was her guidance counselor at summer camp. I have a problem
– I know… but at least I recognize the problem, unlike some others that I will
not name.
22 22. Some of my pet peeves are Liars, who know they’re
lying to you but still, do it! Why? People that don’t acknowledge or thank you
for letting them cut you off in traffic. The guy who litters in broad daylight
and has no remorse about it. Celebrities who think that renting a Hybrid for
the weekend and wearing a non-recycled t—shirt is “Green.” News flash! Green is
a lifestyle not a fade or trend… you should have your Human footprint done to
really see the damage you’re doing to Mother Earth! Don’t get me wrong… I’m not
a Green freak but I’m not posing as one either!
23. 23. Faith and Religion is very important to me… I just
hate the fact that some religions (nameless) look down on others, while some
state that you MUST go to church in order to be saved. What about all the cave
dwellers who believed in a higher being and faith before Christ that didn’t
have the good book to guide them? If you have faith and live your life in a
righteous way you should have the same offerings as the Churchgoers. I know – I
know… What about the teachings and fellowship? Well that brings up another
discussion within itself about who’s teaching and a book based on a select
group of individuals who were inspired by Christ. I rather not open up a can of
worms on religion… and YES; I am a God fearing man who believes in faith.
24 24. I like pie! (Apple, Pumpkin, Pecan, Sweet Potato,
Chocolate Chip Tollhouse)
25 25. I figured number 24 should be short since I went
over board on 23! Finally, I love myself and hate myself. I married my post
High School sweetheart and we’ve been together for over 22 years… She is my
heart and soul, without her I am incomplete. I think family is very important
in life and should always come first and the family that prays together stays
together. I tend to take myself too serious and sometimes have to force myself
to laugh at myself. I’m as real as it gets and sometimes what I say can hurt
but it’s just my nature… I don’t know how to be anyone but me so forgive me if
I’ve offended anyone. Last but not least, trick me once and that’s on me –
trick me twice and that’s on you – trick me a third time and I pray you have a
good health insurance plan!
Thank you Mrs. Scarlett and
Peachey for inspiring me to write this after reading your 25 things!
(Is that my stomach rumbling or yours?)
(Take the damn picture - I'm hungry!)
(Beef Broccoli/Orange Chicken)
(Green Bean Chicken/Spar Ribs)
(House Special Spicy Chicken)
