| Q&A: --------------------------------------------- Where were you born and where did you grow up? Born in Dallas...grew up in the Decatur --------------------------------------------- What is something interesting about your birthplace or hometown? We have a little saying in Decatur that originated in WWI while a bunch of boys were rolling dice...seems to be recognized all over the US "Eighter from Decatur, county seat of Wise" --------------------------------------------- What were some fun times you recall with your parents? Working cattle, playing music, dinner just about every night when I lived at home. --------------------------------------------- What are some memorable things about your teenage years? Sneaking down to the Trinity River Basin to drink a little warm Lone Star with the boys...and trying to get back home without any mud on our trucks. --------------------------------------------- Tell a vivid memory of college life? Nice try! --------------------------------------------- What are some cities or towns you have lived in? Dallas, Austin, Decatur and Washington DC --------------------------------------------- Tell us about your family today. I’m an only child...if farm animals don't apply. My Mother and Father have been married for 30 years and currently live on a farm in Decatur TX. My mother is the sweetest lady you could ever meet and in my opinion the best cook on earth. My father is my best friend. --------------------------------------------- First job? Worst job? Putting up barbed wire fence. Putting up barbed wire fence. --------------------------------------------- What do you love about your job today? Creativity. --------------------------------------------- What has been a real struggle for you? Forgoing stability in pursuit of a dream. --------------------------------------------- What has been your proudest moment? Everyday that I wake up and I'm doing something I believe in. --------------------------------------------- What do you know for sure? Tax and Tequila --------------------------------------------- Who or what makes you laugh the loudest? Will Brumley...he's a fiddle player I know that wears a dog collar and dates his mom's friends...if that isn’t funny enough for you, I don't know what is. --------------------------------------------- What is your wildest dream? To "live a life of loving, making music with my friends" Willie Nelson --------------------------------------------- What are some inventions we take for granted? Soap, Central A/C, and Converse All-stars. --------------------------------------------- Who are some favorite performers? Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Johnny Cash, Jerry Signfield, Buggs Henderson, and Willie Nelson. --------------------------------------------- What was your favorite concert so far? Buddy Guy (Caravan of Dreams 1994) --------------------------------------------- A mixtape you made would have to include these songs: Ruby Tuesday - Rolling Stones Brothers in Arms - Dire Straits Wicked Twisted Road - Reckless Kelly Son of Sam - Elliot Smith City of New Orleans - Willie Nelson Cover of the Rolling Stone - Dr. Hook You Ought a Know - Alanis Moressette Walk the Line - Johnny Cash Rainbow Stew - Merle Haggard She Talks to Angels - Black Crows Band on the Run - Beatles Breakdown - Cross Canadian Ragweed Proud Mary - Credence Clearwater Revival Room at the Top of the World - Tom Petty Enough Rope - Chris Knight Like a Rolling Stone - Bob Dylan Sunday Bloody Sunday - U2 --------------------------------------------- Who are some favorite authors? J. D. Salinger Bob Dylan Ken Kesey --------------------------------------------- What books have been unputdownable? Maniac Magee --------------------------------------------- What are some movies you could watch over and over? The Big Lebowski --------------------------------------------- Any tv programs you just have to watch? I don't watch much TV --------------------------------------------- What are some places you want to see before you die? Silent Valley Ireland --------------------------------------------- What are some websites you visit regularly? www.google.com www.texasmusicchart.com www.lonestarmusic.com --------------------------------------------- Describe a perfect Sunday afternoon. Rainy...with nothing to do. --------------------------------------------- What are some beautiful places you have seen in this world? Texas...we have everything you need. --------------------------------------------- What have you seen that was breathtaking? Love --------------------------------------------- What is the worst thing you have ever witnessed? 9/11 --------------------------------------------- Do you have a favorite quote? "If at first you don't succeed, try and try again" Billy Joe Shaver --------------------------------------------- What purchase was a huge mistake? A handle of Kentucky Deluxe bourbon whiskey! --------------------------------------------- Where do you find the best bargains? Goodwill --------------------------------------------- What makes you say “Wow!”? That’s usually what I say when I'm not listening to somebody and they finish talking. --------------------------------------------- What is the worst problem facing our country? Opinions --------------------------------------------- What do you avoid at all costs? I 35 --------------------------------------------- What was an unforgettable event you have attended? 2006 Rose Bowl --------------------------------------------- If cost were not an object, what would you buy tomorrow? 1968 D-28 Brazilian Rosewood Martin --------------------------------------------- What made you say, “I’ll never do that again!”? College --------------------------------------------- Do you collect anything? Nutcrackers ---------------------------------------------
If you could take only once thing with you when you leave this life Parachute --------------------------------------------- You are granted one “do-over”. What will it be? I would pass! --------------------------------------------- Life is........ a good start! |
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