I have numerous interests all over the map, but there are a few that have been constants in my life for quite some time: Japanese martial arts are my core pursuit and will remain so. I get a kick out of maintaining, restoring, and riding my classic BMW and Honda motorcycles. I enjoy seeing and hearing indescribably good live music and sharing those experiences with likeminded friends. I love computer science and math - when I've been working on a difficult problem and I reach a breakthrough, I get quite a rush.
Persons of integrity and friendly disposition
Cryptopsy, Pavement, Guided By Voices, Ted Leo, Fugazi, Dysrhythmia, Behold! The Arctopus, The Police, The Beatles, Cannibal Corpse, Immortal, Spiritualized, Sex and Death USA, Rorschach, Crooked Hook, anything involving Derek Roddy, Porphyria, Mogwai
The Road Warrior, The Motorcycle Diaries, Gladiator, the Wes Anderson movies, Star Wars, Kurosawa, all manner of documentaries, zombie movies, and sports flicks
Survivorman, Metalocalypse, CHiPs, Arrested Development, The State, The Colbert Report, Flight of the Conchords
Code Complete, Bill Bryson's stuff, Kurt Vonnegut's stuff, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Strunk and White
I look up to a lot of people for a lot of reasons. My mom and dad never cease to amaze me. My cousin lived an exemplary life. Many of my friends have worked hard and are enjoying great success as a result.