Charlatan

I agree with JJ that being one thing doesn't necessarily mean that you aren't the other. I think I am a little bit of both.

Many who think they know me think I am outgoing and can fit into any situation. The truth is I am quite uncomfortable in new situations and don't like meeting new people. I would much rather be the guy in the background watching things. Even when I was doing radio and acting in theatre, I didn't like getting noticed. I was happy doing the craft but I wasn't comfortable with the attention it brought.

For me my "outgoing side" is a coping strategy. It's what I do to control the awkward situation. Of course this only works in situations where there is a small group. As soon as the crowd gets too big I am very quick to fall back into the shadows or make a hasty retreat.

Those who really know me, know I like to go to the movies by myself or that I am really happy eating in a fancy restaurant with just a good book for company.

I guess I am a bit weird that way. Sort of a social jeckyl and hyde.

~What are your goals and ambitions? Ultimately I want to be a contributor. I have always been drawn to entertainment (it has been a common thread in all my career choices). I seem to have lost sight of this somewhere along the way. I guess it was only a month ago that this became clear to me. There is nothing like watching TV and being able to say, "I did that" to give you a wake up call. The fact that hundreds of thousands of people are enjoying something that you created (pretty much anonymously) is kind of neat.

~Do you want to be remembered for something after you're dead? IT would be great to be remembered for my work or something like that but really, all I want to be remember for is that I was a good father to my kids and husband to my wife. They are the only ones who truly matter to me when all is said and done.

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"My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars."
- Old Man Luedecke