BIOS, UGH… BUT LET’S GIVE IT A GO

Who wants to live in a box? No one living life to the fullest, thus the varied pursuits ranging from SciFi to Martial Arts to Real Estate Consulting to Photography to restoring Vintage Motorcycles. In addition to internationally published author, media host and podcaster, also acted on the television drama, Kingdom, served as a long-running commentator for EBI (elite Jiu jitsu competition), and for the briefest time appeared on the reality show Looking For A Fight. Now putting the finishing touches on a SciFI book series, Arc Zerø. 

Born in New Orleans, dealt craps on a riverboat before earning an MBA and a law degree from Tulane University. Played guitar in several bands, also studied creative writing at the University of New Orleans, UCLA, and in numerous workshops.

Photos and ramblings have graced Vice, Maxim, Details and numerous other outlets. Optioned several screenplays. Best of all, a self-professed geek — for SciFi, graphic novels [e.g. Blackhole & Patience] and great fiction. Top of the list are Ursula K. Le Guin’s The Lathe of Heaven, Thom Jones' short story collection The Pugilist At Rest, Junot Diaz's The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, and Margaret Atwood's Oryx and Crake.

KINDNESS AS RELIGION

Both the podcast and writings reflect the Zen maxim: 'Be kind to all you encounter on this split-second journey and the rest will figure itself out.

A few Post-It Notes for the virtual mirror:

All great warriors are kind

When in doubt, take the high road

Don’t be a dick (Hahahaha)

THE TOOTH

Lost the tooth in a surfing accident. An implant led to six months of infection, during which time (when couldn't wear a 'flipper') filmed a few hilarious UFC video blogs with childhood friend Dana White. The monicker stuck. The implant didn't.

Truth is, fans identified with the self-deprecating and gonzo 'character'. 

And so what, all of us create false online characters--posting only flattering photos, highlighting the best parts of our lives--so why not flip the script and toy with the illusion? Or better yet, give others a reason to laugh and forget their troubles.  

Simple.