Age: 46. Birthplace: New York City. Profession: Musician, tech investor. Organization: Monotronic.
Current project: New album “Waiting for You” (see Spotify). Hobbies: Music, riding skateboard with my dog. Last book read: Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World, by Jack Weatherford. Recently viewed and recommended: Man on the Run, Paul McCartney documentary. Recent unique acquisition: I’m actually getting rid of things.
Personality profile: Ambivert (extrovert and introvert combined). What one word or phrase would your closest friend use to describe you? Lost in his own world. Moral compass: I have a pathological dislike for bullies. How do you define a perfect friendship? Each person locked into the needs, moods, etc., of the other. What is your greatest joy? Music. What is your greatest fear? Cold weather, winter. What is your guilty pleasure? Ice cream. What natural talent have you neglected? Writing songs, especially lyrics. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Traveling. What is at the top of your bucket list? Mountain gorilla safari, Uganda. How do you relieve stress? Playing guitar, walking the dog. What is your go-to workout? Swimming. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Good company.
What was your first paying job? Bus boy. What was your favorite college course? Anthropology. What book have you repeatedly read? Siddhartha, by Herman Hesse. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? Other people’s art.
Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life?
Jerry Garcia.
What’s the best advice you received growing up? Compete with yourself not others. What’s the best advice you received in your career? Don’t chase money, make sure you’re spending your time doing something meaningful. What advice would you give your younger self? Don’t waste your time on things you can’t change. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? Electric guitar and YouTube. What is your go-to source of news and information? YouTube. What is your go-to source of creative inspiration? YouTube or Audible audio books. What company or organization do you most admire? WWF, Oxfam and any animal rescue. What change would you like to see in the world? I would like to see a more egalitarian, less hierarchical more equal society. What message do you want to send out into the world? Be kind, listen more, talk less. What mega-trend most concerns you? Dishonest reporting and news media. What widely held belief do you reject? That authorities know better.
