Let's start with our resident IT/gourmet/musician, Goliano:
MS Spotlight interview: (Goliano)
What are your other MS aliases, if any?
“I’m Tony Sinclair”, and currently, “ABSOLUT NOT Goliano”, cuz I’m hidin’ from Meik ‘til I’m sure the coast is clear. She can’t see this, can she?
Where did you grow up and where are you living now?
I grew up on the south side of Chicago, and after traveling all over the place:
Stone Mountain, GA;
Slough, Berks UK;
Norcross & Roswell, GA;
Milton Keynes, Bucks UK;
Chamblee & Decatur, GA;
Littleton (Denver Tech Center), CO;
Billerica, MA;
El Paso, TX;
Raleigh/Durham (Research Triangle Park), NC;
Allentown, PA;
San Jose, CA;
Schererville, IN;
Dallas, TX; and
Cypress, CA
as a software consultant, happily, wearily and, most of all, FINALLY! came back home.
Besides chatting up on MS all day, what type work do you do?
I’m an IT Consultant, specializing in Database Management (Oracle 11g Administrator and MCITP: Database Administrator Certified); Systems Analysis, Design & Coding; Web Design & Development; and PC Repair (A+ Certified).
Do you have any hobbies?
Playing keyboards (Fender Rhodes piano, Moog, Roland, Yamaha synthesizers) and bass guitar (Kramer V, Gibson Ripper). The core members of my band, ‘Universal Love’, have been together since Sophomore year of high school.
Note: Suga and Twizz, hit us up… we’re ready to do sump’in. We have our own MIDI/Analog studio complete with a dedicated Rain Quad Core PC and AutoTune, not that y’all would need the latter. [no T-Pain]. LOL
Sports, (viewing, participating, & not so much betting);
Favorites: NFL and ATP and WTA Tennis (before Venus and Serena)
Woodworking; and of course,
Programming.
Are you single or married? Any children (including pets)?
Single with a grown son. Any pets I had died prematurely, so I chose not to put ‘em thru that, anymore. They were simple animals like turtles, goldfish and sea monkeys… not anything loveable. Anyhow, there’s enough wildlife in my backyard that can feed their own selves, and if I get hungry enough, I can trap and gut one of ‘em.
Did you dream last night? If yes, what was it about?
I don’t remember if or what. I usually remember ‘em as soon as I wake up, but will forget, if they’re not worth remembering.
What do you fear?
Drowning. My heart goes out to the 3 NFL players missing off Florida. I don’t do water I can’t stand up in, so a cruise is out of the question for the MnG. You see what happened to Gilligan an’em.
Where do you want to be in 6 years?
In life: Doing what I’m doing now and living comfortably.
Geographically: Somewhere with good and varied food choices. Somewhere in South America like Brazil or Venezuela.
Where were you last night and what were you doing?
At home watching Serena whoop up on some Russian ass at the Aussie Open.
One word to describe yourself.
Direct.
When is the last time you cried?
At my father’s funeral.
If you could eat one last meal, what would it be?
King crab legs w/rice pilaf and marinated zucchini, garlic crab roasted w/smoked sausage, potatoes, and corn-on the-cob, and a Bake and Shark from Shelly’s homeland.
If you were stranded on a deserted Island, which book and music CD would you like to have?
Book: ‘Swim with the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive’ by Harvey Mackay.
CDs: ‘Criminal Minded’ by Boogie Down Productions and ‘Chillout Sessions - Vol 4.’
Is there anything about you that might surprise people?
I still have a crush on Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, (circa 1980).
Those eyes…That mouth…
That fiery RED hair !!!
If I could’ve frozen her in time, I’d be proposing marriage in 2015.
And finally, Lipton's 10 Questions:
What is your favorite word?
Any word, in any language, that refers to the female glutes. Currently it’s “bundas.” (Portuguese slang)
What is your least favorite word?
Taxes.
What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally?
Creatively: Embarking on something new, challenges, doubts from others, failing, lots of things, but I wanna keep this short.
Spiritually: Music.
Emotionally: Positive vibes.
What turns you off creatively, spiritually or emotionally?
Creatively: Nothing.
Spiritually: Nothing.
Emotionally: Bitchiness, unreasonableness and game playing.
What sound or noise do you love?
A baby’s laughter.
What sound or noise do you hate?
Gunshots. Not that I’m used to hearin’ ‘em, but when I do, it’s usually not to celebrate the New Year.
What is your favorite curse word?
Fuck!
What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
Head Chef at a world-class restaurant (cuisine doesn’t matter) w/o starting out on fries and burger assembly.
What profession would you not like to do?
Plumbing. If I had a Hazmat suit, I’d wear it to clean the bathroom.
If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?
I’ve been watching you, G, but come on in anyway.
