It's hard to say who I am really. I suppose I'm something of an observer. I was pretty quiet as a kid, especially in school, and developed an interest in the nature of people. Like watching a colony of ants scurrying about inside an ant farm.

I used to hate people, but now only hate the decisions they make. I guess I believe in the overall goodness of everyone. Including murderers, arsonists, and even those working at the FOX News network.

I'm a cynical optimist, a shy recluse and an outgoing showman. An opinionated ass and an open-minded conversationalist. A well-spoken, polite young man and a vulgar-minded potty mouth. Fuckin A!

I'm pro choice, pro sex, pro separation of church and state, pro inter-racial breeding, pro free medical care, pro old people, pro arts, pro cinema, pro-tection, and pro thought.

Freedom of speech is also important. Necessary really. So are pencils and paper and the ability to use them. I think funerals can be fun, but only if the deceased is well into their late 70's. I believe nearly everyone in prison is the result of either an abusive or nonexistent upbringing, an uncaring government, unfulfilled needs, grades 7 through 12, or a chemical imbalance. I also think that two hands working together can do more than a million clasped in prayer. True happiness lies in self expression.

I dislike anyone who's close-minded, but I love being given the challenge of changing their minds. I love to converse with like-minded folks, but I love debating with the "enemy" even more. Sometimes a 10 minute discussion with a total stranger can change your life.

My left earlobe has a bolt in it. I've thought about getting another, especially since the ear job came with a free piercing cartridge. I just wasn't sure if more than one was an extravagance or not. I will be getting a tattoo, and possibly several others, but haven't found a design I'm completely happy with yet. Cuz, y'know... that shit's permanent.

I also share an apartment in Cleveland Hts. with one of my writing partners. Our place is also occupied by two insane, nip-addled cats that can climb walls and are often more entertaining than cable T.V. I also work a day job at a sub shop to pay the bills and make loan payments.

I've had my hands in many different aspects of filmmaking for almost 10 years now. I'm currently writing/developing several short films, a few feature ideas, and one or two T.V. shows. I guess you could say I've reached a pivotal moment in my life where opportunities have finally started to show up as far as the entertainment biz is concerned. There's so much I want to do, but ultimately I plan to direct. And even if I don't reach the halls of fame for brilliant filmmakers, I'll still take comfort in being given the chance to connect with total strangers. That and leaving a stamp.

Lots of people tell me I should pursue acting for film, but since I suffer a condition known as modesty or Madeline Kahn syndrome, I prefer to behind the camera. Plus when people compliment you on your acting, it always sounds like bullshit. I don't know why. It just does.

Entertaining, drawing, riffing, ranting, filmmaking, juggling, doing voice imitations, chatting, making obscure T.V./Movie references, conversing, debating, gettin' bizzay, making an ass of myself, and thinking. I can also make it look like I'm detaching my own thumb. Kids love that.

My eyes. Unless of course I'm hiding them under a pair of kick-ass shades. Then they'd probably first notice my kick-ass shades.

Books:
Anything by Chuck Palahniuk, Douglas Adams, Kurt Vonnegut, Kormac Mccarthy, Frank Miller, Dr. Seuss.

Movies:
Fight Club, Amadeus, Network, The Life of Brian, Holy Grail, The American Astronaut, Seven, Harold and Maude, Kingpin, The Jerk, Animal House, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, Coffee and Cigarettes, Broken Flowers, Mystery Train, Hustle and Flow, Black Snake Moan, Election, Downfall, Raising Arizona, Fargo, The Big Lebowski, O Brother Where Art Thou?, The Hudsucker Proxy, No Country for Old Men, Burn After Reading, In America, Requiem for a Dream, American History X, Pieces of April, Parenthood, Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, Ghostbusters, Stripes, Army of Darkness, Adaptation, The Wackness, Sexy Beast, Being John Malcovich, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Shining, Full Metal Jacket, Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb... but I digress.

Music:
I'll listen to just about anything once. Or at least sample it. I like all genres. Some more than others, but I don't discriminate. My favorites include: Tom Waits, Beck, David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, The Pixies, The Ramones, The Rolling Stones, Led Zepplin, Leon Redbone, Squirrel Nut Zipper, The White Stripes, ELO, Johnny Cash, They Might Be Giants, Tenacious D, Louis Armstrong, Jimmy Durante, Bob Dylan, The Who, Jethro Tull, Bob Marley, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig Von Beethoven, etc. etc.

Food:
Food is good.

Friends, Art, Freedom of Speech, condoms, Toilet Paper, and Tom Waits. Actually I probably could live without Tom, but I wouldn't want to.

Life, the Universe, and Everything.

Partying, hitting the bar scene, catching a flick, pulling people out of burning buildings, or doing laundry.

There are those who will attest to the fact that I was the worst case of terrible twos imaginable, but to this day call me Petey the Sweety.

you want to know more about me, want to go out for a bowl a chowda, or are willing to invest a few thousand dollars in an independent film.