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What do you do for a living?
Biomaterials Scientist. I develop implantable materials for use in medical devices by making sure that they are biocompatible, strong, sterilizable, and basically do their job. It’s very rewarding to see my products get cleared by FDA and get used to help people who previously had no options for medical treatment.
How long have you owned your FZ6?
1 year, 4 months
What other modes of transport do you have?
Honda Civic (go easy on me guys), Toyota minivan, 1987 Peugeot Iseran, New Balance 768’s. I put more miles on the shoes every month than anything else on the list.
If you could have any bike what would it be?
I’m a simple man – Triumph Daytona 675
What are your hobbies apart from the bike?
I'm a tinkerer, so a variety of things related to home improvement. I'm always building something or planning to build something around the house.
What is the best place you have visited on your travels and why?
Maui. We stayed in Kapalua, which is truly paradise. It’s hard to describe how beautiful and peaceful it is.
How would you best describe yourself?
Hard working and constantly trying to improve, but at the same time fun-loving. I love to laugh.
What pets have you got?
None at the moment.
Which invention in history would you most like to have come up with?
The bar code. Sooo simple and sooo useful. I don’t know where commerce would be without them.
If you ruled the world, what is the first thing you would outlaw?
Ground beef on pizza. A close second would be nonsense special interest groups like PETA and ACLU, but mostly I think ground beef on pizza is the stupidest thing in the world. It is by far the blandest and driest of toppings, and doesn’t add anything to a pie but cost.
If you were forced to entertain us all at the Forum Christmas party - what would your talent be?
I would dazzle you with a comedy routine. When I was a kid I dreamed of doing stand-up.
Snow or beach?
Beach!!
Windows or Mac?
Windows until now, but only out of necessity. Getting a new computer this week and will dual boot Ubuntu and Win7. The plan is to use Win7 as little as possible.
F1 or MotoGP?
Ohhh, that’s a tough one. I have been enjoying MotoGP recently, especially since I live close to Laguna Seca. But I grew up watching F1. If I had to choose one today, I’d say MotoGP.
Which track or album rocks your boat?
Queen Platinum Collection. I know it’s a greatest hits and that’s not a true album with a theme, but it’s my favorite. Freddy Mercury was truly not human. He was sent to us from the Rock Gods.
What is your favorite film?
True Romance. First time I watched that was at a nightclub of all places. They were playing it with closed captioning and it caught my eye when I went up to the bar to get a drink. I was so enthralled I stood there and watched nearly the whole movie, in a sweaty, sticky, crowded, loud nightclub, reading the subtitles.
Meat or Veg?
Meat
What is your favorite beverage?
Bombay Sapphire martini, stirred, up, with olives
And finally, your number one rule in life?
Don’t confuse doing something with doing something worthwhile
What do you do for a living?
Biomaterials Scientist. I develop implantable materials for use in medical devices by making sure that they are biocompatible, strong, sterilizable, and basically do their job. It’s very rewarding to see my products get cleared by FDA and get used to help people who previously had no options for medical treatment.
How long have you owned your FZ6?
1 year, 4 months
What other modes of transport do you have?
Honda Civic (go easy on me guys), Toyota minivan, 1987 Peugeot Iseran, New Balance 768’s. I put more miles on the shoes every month than anything else on the list.
If you could have any bike what would it be?
I’m a simple man – Triumph Daytona 675
What are your hobbies apart from the bike?
I'm a tinkerer, so a variety of things related to home improvement. I'm always building something or planning to build something around the house.
What is the best place you have visited on your travels and why?
Maui. We stayed in Kapalua, which is truly paradise. It’s hard to describe how beautiful and peaceful it is.
How would you best describe yourself?
Hard working and constantly trying to improve, but at the same time fun-loving. I love to laugh.
What pets have you got?
None at the moment.
Which invention in history would you most like to have come up with?
The bar code. Sooo simple and sooo useful. I don’t know where commerce would be without them.
If you ruled the world, what is the first thing you would outlaw?
Ground beef on pizza. A close second would be nonsense special interest groups like PETA and ACLU, but mostly I think ground beef on pizza is the stupidest thing in the world. It is by far the blandest and driest of toppings, and doesn’t add anything to a pie but cost.
If you were forced to entertain us all at the Forum Christmas party - what would your talent be?
I would dazzle you with a comedy routine. When I was a kid I dreamed of doing stand-up.
Snow or beach?
Beach!!
Windows or Mac?
Windows until now, but only out of necessity. Getting a new computer this week and will dual boot Ubuntu and Win7. The plan is to use Win7 as little as possible.
F1 or MotoGP?
Ohhh, that’s a tough one. I have been enjoying MotoGP recently, especially since I live close to Laguna Seca. But I grew up watching F1. If I had to choose one today, I’d say MotoGP.
Which track or album rocks your boat?
Queen Platinum Collection. I know it’s a greatest hits and that’s not a true album with a theme, but it’s my favorite. Freddy Mercury was truly not human. He was sent to us from the Rock Gods.
What is your favorite film?
True Romance. First time I watched that was at a nightclub of all places. They were playing it with closed captioning and it caught my eye when I went up to the bar to get a drink. I was so enthralled I stood there and watched nearly the whole movie, in a sweaty, sticky, crowded, loud nightclub, reading the subtitles.
Meat or Veg?
Meat
What is your favorite beverage?
Bombay Sapphire martini, stirred, up, with olives
And finally, your number one rule in life?
Don’t confuse doing something with doing something worthwhile
