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When you ask me questions about my life ... all you have to do is listen to my eyes for the answer.

About Me


Although New Jersey born and raised, I'm hardly your typical “Jersey Boy.” While I may have been a contemporary (of sorts) of Springsteen and Bon Jovi, I grew up on the opposite side of the NJ Transit railroad tracks. Currently, I reside off exit 138 of the Garden State Parkway. No matter where I find myself at any point in time, New Jersey will always be "home."
Topping my list of passions is music, writing, and the theater. After lucking into a brief stint performing on Broadway, I worked as a Choreographer, a Director and, finally, as a Playwright. There have been the many showcases and cabaret shows in NYC, the concerts at Harlem's Apollo Theater and at Lincoln Center, the Regional Theater productions across the country, Theme Park Shows and European Tours. I've had the pleasure of seeing my writing come to life on both “the page” and “the stage,” and I've had the honor of working with some of the best-known (and less-known) talents in the world of entertainment.
I have lived - and continue to live - a life that is shaped and influenced by so many others; by aware, sensitive, and creative individuals (some of whom I've never even met). They inspire me...and I strive to follow their lead.
SHAMELESS PLUG: To find out EVEN MORE about me, pick up a copy of my memoir, "FOREVER THE FAT KID."
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Friends, co-workers, acquaintances from my past. There are so many with whom I've lost contact and would love to re-connect. And if you've had reason enough to visit my page and read this far, I'd like to meet YOU!

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My Blog

"HAIR"&long may it grow!

The other night I dreamed that I was in rehearsal for a production of HAIR. As I reluctantly returned to the real world (It was one of those dreams that you hate to wake up from&), I found my mind f...
Posted by on Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:10:00 GMT

Sarah sums it up pretty damn well!

In these past days filled with the highs and lows of life, Ive found myself listening to this song by singer-songwriter, SARAH BETTENS, over and over and over. The song is called "DON'T STOP" and...
Posted by on Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:17:00 GMT

a reason, a season, a lifetime...

It was a week transitional and significant. A week filled with the music of my life&from Minnie Riperton to Melba Moore. John Leguizamo was there too! It was full of things political, personal, and A...
Posted by on Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:51:00 GMT

Inspiration&you never know where youll find it.

I had the pleasure of witnessing my young cousin, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, graduate from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia on Thursday. Hard to believe that four years have passed since that ...
Posted by on Sat, 23 May 2009 20:41:00 GMT

a brief untitled blog...

The way is hard for one who feels The price is twice as high for one whos real   Some get to choose, some have no choice Some live their life without a voice In anything&   And l...
Posted by on Sat, 23 May 2009 08:05:00 GMT

Check out this event: Lili Anel at The Living Room NYC

I'LL BE THERE!!! WILL YOU?...Hosted By:Lili AñelWhen:Tuesday, February 17, 2009Where:The Living Room154 Ludlow StreetNew York10001Description:Lili Anel w/Mike Kurman-bass, Jim Armstrong-percussion ...
Posted by on Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:49:00 GMT

Grammy Thoughts/Opinions

I love Whitney  I truly do  and I want to see her make a successful comeback. But did her appearance tonight convince anyone that her drug days are behind her?Carrie Underwood  Great talent, lousy ...
Posted by on Sun, 08 Feb 2009 20:50:00 GMT

Great Minds...

I came across an article about Tom O'Horgan (see earlier blog) today in which the writer compared Tom's infamous NYC loft to the creative side of the man himself. I think it will resonate with many of...
Posted by on Sun, 08 Feb 2009 13:08:00 GMT

FYI - Mercury's in Retrograde Again...

Ok, I admit it&Im a believer&in Astrology, that is. No, Im not one to maniacally check my horoscope everyday, or to refuse to make any decisions without knowing exactly how the stars are aligned, bu...
Posted by on Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:01:00 GMT

"Passing Strange"...Spike Lee..Sundance

The timing always was off for Spike Lee and the Sundance Film Festival, which had never managed to land a movie from the maverick who has been at the vanguard of independent cinema for nearly 25 years...
Posted by on Sat, 17 Jan 2009 21:54:00 GMT