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Alan

I GOT A FEVER... AND THE ONLY PRESCRIPTION... IS MORE COWBELL!!

About Me

* * * * *Easy-going, open minded, with an affinity for laughter and interesting conversation. I keep a positive outlook on life and I find it healthy to void myself at all times of any unnecessary stress, which is why I do NOT involve myself in organized religion and politics. I always try to accept people for who they are, and respect their views and opinions, all while retaining my own. What I DON'T do is judge people; there's a lot more to each of us than meets the eye. And I don't do things just because everyone else is doing it; there are way too many people out there who just roll over to be part of a crowd. To me, there's absolutely no need to abandon your true identity--cut the crap and just be yourself!..
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My Interests

Padres and Chargers fan, being a native of San Diego. I love driving down to attend the games, especially at beautiful Petco Park, home of the 2006 NATIONAL LEAGUE WESTERN DIVISION CHAMPION SAN DIEGO PADRES!!

I'd like to meet:

There seems to be some confusion as to what this really means. People either describe types of people they'd like to meet here in MySpace, or they list famous people they've always wanted to meet in person. So not to be caught up in this dilemma, I'll do both. Here in The Space I'd like to get to know people who are fun and have minds & opinions of their own, as well as a good healthy sense of individuality. That's all I ask. Oh, and who also share my love for Pez! In fact I want some right now. As for the noteworthy ones, here they are, accompanied with colorful visuals:Robbie RobertsonSandra BullockGeorge LucasHenry Lee SummerTony GwynnDan FoutsEliza DushkuCarmen ElectraWeird AlGeorge CarlinSpecial Ed ("Yaaaaaay!")
* PROJECT PLAYLIST: Social Music Experiment (www.playlist.com) *George Carlin - "A Modern Man" (TONIGHT SHOW, 2006)Ken Jeong - Deleted Scene from KNOCKED UP (2007)The Who - "Young Man Blues" (Live, 1970)

Music:

The Who, Stones, ELO, Dire Straits, Mike Oldfield, Queen, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, The Move, Paul Brady, Bob Dylan, David Baerwald, Colin James, Billy Squier, Pat Benatar, Ani DiFranco, Heather Nova, Maria McKee, Tina Arena, The Police, Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, John Cougar Mellencamp, The Cars, Steve Winwood, Robbie Robertson, David Knopfler, U2, The Rainmakers, Tanita Tikaram, Cyndi Lauper, Henry Lee Summer, Melissa Etheridge, Sue Medley, Joe Walsh ("How ya doin'!"), Tom Kimmel, Bruce Springsteen, Big Head Todd and The Monsters, Gus Black, Survivor, The Knack, Go-Go's, Garbage, Beck, Shakira (during her Spanish years), Anna Nalick, Nanci Griffith, John Hiatt, Genesis, Yes (the Trevor Rabin years), AC/DC, Foreigner, Liz Phair, John Fogerty, Jamie Blake; basically music that reaches out, touches you, and smacks you in the face! Also must mention the legendary blues guys like Robert Johnson, Willie Dixon, Howlin' Wolf, and John Lee Hooker. To me, THEY are actually the fathers of rock & roll. Keep the blues alive!! - - - - - - -

Movies:

STAR WARS fan, but not to the point of dressing up like the characters at premieres and conventions; those people scare me. Love the Pixar animation films (like MONSTERS INC., ICE AGE, FINDING NEMO) and the occasional action-adventure or drama (INDIANA JONES, THE FINAL COUNTDOWN, TIME BANDITS, BACK TO THE FUTURE, TOMB RAIDER), but for the most part I like the funny ones: AIRPLANE!, VACATION, THIS IS SPINAL TAP, INNERSPACE, BILL & TED, NAKED GUN, THE BIG PICTURE, HEXED, PCU, DUMB & DUMBER, CLUELESS, AUSTIN POWERS, ME MYSELF & IRENE, JAY & SILENT BOB STRIKE BACK, NAPOLEON DYNAMITE, JUST FRIENDS, WEDDING CRASHERS, and BLADES OF GLORY. A good laugh can be the greatest therapy!

Television:

DAVID LETTERMAN, CRAIG FERGUSON, THE DAILY SHOW, MIND OF MENCIA, THE GIRLS NEXT DOOR, CHELSEA LATELY, CHUCK, plus reruns of SEINFELD, THAT '70s SHOW, FRIENDS, THE CHRIS ROCK SHOW, BUFFY, ANGEL, TRU CALLING, SHE SPIES, SNL (1982-85), IN LIVING COLOR, BEAVIS AND BUTT-HEAD, and SOUTH PARK. And of course, always tuning in to watch my Pads and Bolts in action! Oh yeah, how can I possibly forget: THE OFFICE. Steve Carell is brilliant! As is Stephen Colbert, so I also should mention THE COLBERT REPORT. But long live Even Stephven, the greatest dynamic duo ever. They both set the standard for buffoon journalism! -

Books:

If you include Cliff's Notes, I'll have you know that I'm very well-cultured, thank you very much. We're talkin' The Red Badge Of Courage, Hamlet, and so on. Otherwise my level of sophistication is drastically reduced to sports and tabloid magazines. But on a semi-serious note, I cannot deny the genius of George Carlin, who gave us NAPALM & SILLY PUTTY, and BRAIN DROPPINGS. No Cliffs needed there...that would be just wrong.

Heroes:

My Mom. She fought the bravest battle against cancer, while keeping her beautiful smile and dignity intact, and through it all remained unselfish to all of us. She dedicated her life to helping others and gave so much love and devotion to her family, which I will always be thankful for. Man I miss her!!!

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My Blog

MADONNA IN THE ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME??

When I see the word ’rock’, I think of artists like The Rolling Stones, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Bruce Springsteen, and Eric Clapton.  And with the Rock & Roll Hall Of...
Posted by Alan on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 01:28:00 PST

PEAVY GETS THE CY

The San Diego Padres' own Jake Peavy, in a unanimous vote, won the 2007 NL Cy Young Award yesterday.  Like there's anyone else in the league who deserves it more!  19-6, 2.54 ERA, & 240...
Posted by Alan on Sat, 17 Nov 2007 04:47:00 PST

MR. PADRE IS IN THE HALL

A heartfelt congratulations to San Diego’s own Tony Gwynn, who earlier today was officially inducted into baseball’s Hall Of Fame, along with Cal Ripken Jr. in Cooperstown, New York.&nbs...
Posted by Alan on Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:51:00 PST

MY ALL-TIME FAVORITE GUITAR PLAYERS

   1. Eric Clapton    2. Mark Knopfler     3. Mike Oldfield       4. Jimi Hendrix     5. Elliot Easton     6. Colin James   ...
Posted by Alan on Thu, 06 Jul 2006 02:20:00 PST

MY ALL-TIME FAVORITE ALBUMS

      1. Dire Straits - LOVE OVER GOLD (1982)     2. David Knopfler - CUT THE WIRE (1987)     3. Robbie Robertson - ROBBIE ROBERTSON (1987)   ...
Posted by Alan on Thu, 06 Jul 2006 01:57:00 PST

FIRST EVER TO 500!

Congratulations to Trevor Hoffman, who last night became the first player to achieve 500 career saves.  An unprecedented milestone for arguably the greatest closer of all-tim...
Posted by Alan on Thu, 07 Jun 2007 11:16:00 PST

BLUE HELMETS, I WILL MISS YOU

Okay, so it was official this past Wednesday: my Chargers have changed their uniforms for a more "modern" look starting this coming 2007 season.  And I know a LOT of Charger fans out there just l...
Posted by Alan on Fri, 16 Mar 2007 01:37:00 PST

TOP TEN SIGNS YOUR DOG IS TOO FAT

10. Instead of "Ruff," he barks "Ruffles"   9. Ticks that suck his blood die from high cholesterol   8. Strangers mistake him for a fat guy in a dog suit   7. Collar is a forty-eight i...
Posted by Alan on Sat, 26 Aug 2006 03:46:00 PST

CONGRATULATIONS, LT!

Just moments ago, LaDainian Tomlinson (in just 13 games) scored his 29th touchdown of the season, setting a new NFL record.  That is a total mark combining his rushing TDs (26) and receivin...
Posted by Alan on Mon, 11 Dec 2006 05:21:00 PST

CONGRATULATIONS, TREVOR HOFFMAN!

Earlier today, Trevor Hoffman earned his 479th career save.  Way to go Trevor!!  He is now baseball's all-time saves leader, and he reached the big milestone in front ...
Posted by Alan on Mon, 25 Sep 2006 04:51:00 PST