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imike

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About Me

I'm always searching for an outlet for my random thoughts that -- while seem relevant to me -- generally never strike too many other folks as important. I have terrible grammar and spelling, so just deal with it. I am in the creative field and I dabble in many an artistic venture.
By day I am a Graphic Designer. I have over 10 years of experience in art and graphics for print, electronic media, illustration in both marketing and advertising.
One of my main interests outside of my career is Commuity Theater. I have appeared in many shows over the last few years including Our Town (George Gibbs), A Piece of My Heart (The Men), The Boys Next Door (Barry), Come Blow Your Horn (Alan), The Voice of the Prairie (Leon Scwabb/Davey), The Importance of Being Earnest (Jack), The Subject Was Roses (Timmy), A Midsummers Night's Dream(Bottom), The House of Frankenstein (Wolf Man), Retreat From Moscow (Jamie), Escanaba in Da Moonlight (Remnar), and Inherit the Wind (E.K. Hornbeck).
I will be appearing next as:
Jack in The Movie Game for The Drama Workshop (February 2008)
Bo Radley in To Kill a Mockingbird for Stagecrafters (May 2008)
I also like to draw, but I must admit that I haven't had much of an opportunity to do so lately. I have always been good at drawing people, so I need to find a good figure drawing class.
I am now a married man. Need money - send me any you have.

My Interests

Pop Culture. I am a Star Wars Geek -- don't label me a trekkie please -- I am far from living in my Mom's basement and have no membership to any chess clubs. Back off snobby snobs. I also am a big fan of the Muppets, Speilberg/Lucas films, Monty Python, Seinfeld, Scrubs, CSI, Lost and a variety of entertainment. I also love Calvin & Hobbes, the Far Side, Bloom County and Mutts.

I'd like to meet:

I wish I could have met Jim Henson.

Music:

Current Artists:
Train
Lifehouse
The Killers
Weezer

Recent Discoveries:
Queen (never too late)
80s KISS (Who knew?)

All Time Favorites:
Barenaked Ladies
Beastie Boys
Beatles
Danny Elfman
Billy Joel
Indigo Girls
Tom Petty
REM
Paul Simon
Sting
Van Halen
John Williams
80s One Hit Wonders

Movies:

The All-Time Champ
The Star Wars Saga (in order of preference)
The Empire Strikes Back
A New Hope
Revenge of the Sith
Return of the Jedi
Attack of the Clones
The Phantom Menace

Required Viewing
Indiana Jones Trilogy
E.T.
Jaws
The Muppet Movies
Ghostbusters
Shindlers List
The Godfather Trilogy
Pixar Movies

Selected Favorites
The Lord of the Rings
Animal House
The good stretch of 90s Disney films
Pulp Fiction
Monty Python Movies
Aliens
Die Hard
Jurassic Park Film
Batman Films

Television:

Burn Notice, Seinfeld, CSI, Scrubs, The Muppet Show, Lost, Monday Night Raw, Family Guy, the Simpsons, Friends, the Dukes of Hazard

Books:

I read Mutts every day. You should too.

Heroes:

Jim Henson, George Lucas, Steven Speilberg, Bill Watterson, Harrison Ford, Batman.

My Blog

The Insanity of Children

Now that I am married, the next question that my lovely wife and I are sure to be hounded with is "When are you going to have children?" Now this comes from the same school of thought that states - he...
Posted by imike on Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:37:00 PST

A Blessed Event

There is nothing like getting married to truly see where you stand with your family and friends. The most important people in your life really rise to the occasion. I must say I am truly surprised by ...
Posted by imike on Wed, 08 Oct 2008 06:30:00 PST

10 & 10 - the Olympic Games

10 things I love and hate about the Olypmics Love 1. Kerri Walsh's ass and President Bush looking like he wants to smack it.2. The opening ceremony was epic. Enough said.3. Crying Parents in the stand...
Posted by imike on Sun, 17 Aug 2008 09:31:00 PST

Indy 4 review - SPOILERS

You are entering dangerous territory when you decide to extend your movie series past three. It's like trying to extend the life of dependable, but road weary tires on your car. The tread has gone thi...
Posted by imike on Fri, 23 May 2008 05:39:00 PST

Brand new celebrity crushes

Celebrity crushes are nothing new to anyone. Since we are constantly bombarded with media featuring these famous for being famous folks, we tend to more than admire them from afar. I think my ver...
Posted by imike on Thu, 17 Jan 2008 04:34:00 PST

Typical Cleveland Sports Moment

You could just smell it coming. Is it pessimism to assume that a Cleveland sports team will not only blow every championship opportunity they have, or is it just a plain and simple truth. Much like Ba...
Posted by imike on Tue, 23 Oct 2007 04:13:00 PST

Im Five Again

Much appreciation to all of you who have shared birthday wishes. Birthdays aren't notable much after you hit 21, but it occurred to me the other day that I am once again 5. This is important to me onl...
Posted by imike on Sat, 18 Aug 2007 07:26:00 PST

10 things I Hate/Love about the Transformers Movie

10 Things I didn't like about the Transformers No forearm mounted cannon on Megatron. The most iconic feature on the ultimate Decepticon is only quasi-featured in the film. Why did they cast Hugo Wea...
Posted by imike on Wed, 04 Jul 2007 10:47:00 PST

The NEW Passion of Prince

I read today that my man Prince has found a new passion to focus his time on. Yeah  PASSION  that is what the Purple One is an expert about. The man who told us of the twenty three positions in a on...
Posted by imike on Fri, 11 May 2007 04:15:00 PST

Bad Daddy Hoff

So let's say you are some spoiled princess stuck in the middle of two divorcing parents. What is the best way to air out your dirty laundry? Record your Dad doing something ignorant and send it to the...
Posted by imike on Fri, 11 May 2007 04:13:00 PST