When were you born? Where?

March 11, 1975 in Peoria Il.

What is the 1st thing you want to do when you get home from work or when you wake up on the weekends?

When I get home from work – eat dinner and check my snail mail. On the weekend – light up a cigarette and get ready for the days chores (ahh.. the joys of home ownership!)

Who would you like to pattern yourself after?

My Dad – he’s kind of a renaissance man in that he’s pretty well seen and done it all with intensity, drive and a sense of humor. People that know my Dad and myself tell me I'm pretty much his younger clone.

What is your favorite vacation spot?

The north woods of Wisconsin

If you could get paid the same amount of $ at your current job and do Anything, what would it be?

I guess I’m one of the lucky ones that made his hobbies into careers and wouldn’t change a thing.

If you found $200 in the trash and you had to spend it that day, what Would you do with it?

Take my friends out and party or put towards some form of home improvement.

What kind of music you like the most and why?

Hard Rock/Metal – it’s a

great emotional release and gets the juices flowing.

Who have you been most influenced by and why?

See who I’d want to pattern myself after.

What makes you cry?

Movies- like the endings in Big Fish, Rudy, Hook etc… I know it’s corny but a real man can admit that he can cry.

What is your favorite town or state in the United States?

Chicago

What do you usually eat for dinner?

Pasta or a meat dish of some sort.

I’m definitely a carnivore.

What is your favorite website?

Fark.com and drodd.com

If you had to hear 1 album for the rest of your life what would it be?

Type O Negative’s October Rust. To me the album is pure musical genius.

What is your favorite movie?

Braveheart

What do you do for $?

I’m a salesperson/manager for a small family owned business in Palos Hills Ill that specializes in high-end audio/video design and installation. Check us out at www.gillcustomhouse.com

What do you find attractive in the opposite sex?

Similar interests/compatibility, the fact that they can get my sense of humor and an overall physical and emotional beauty. I’m lucky that I found a girl with all these qualities in my fiancée Katy.

Dogs or cats?

Dogs

What is your favorite sports team?

Chicago Bears

You got any Tattoos?

One- when I was 18 I got the Operation Ivy Unity guy on my left bicep. I’ve been poked fun at ever since by people that have no idea who or what Operation Ivy is. They think it’s teenage mutant ninja turtle. On the other hand people in the know have thought it’s pretty cool. To me it’s a eternal reminder of a very awesome time in my life.

Do you use styling products in your hair?

My hair is to short for styling products and I’m also too lazy

What is your favorite cartoon character?

tie -Space Ghost/Homer Simpson

Got any nick-names?

What do they mean or how did you get them?

Ophus – I got this one when I worked at Guitar Center. It’s short for Toddophus.

What is your salad dressing of choice?

Italian in any oil and vinegar form

What is your favorite fast food place?What do you order there?

Taco Bell – Burrito Supreme and Steak Rice bowl.

What is your favorite booze beverage?

Miller Lite and lots of it.

What is the one thing people say about you the most?

Hopefully a no-nonsense and honest stand up guy.

What do you think people say are some of your most virtuous qualities?

Dependable quick thinker that people can count on when they need me themost.

What do you think people say are some of your vices?

That I probably drink, smoke and swear way too much.

What is your biggest pet peeve?

It may sound bad but… stupid people. I have no tolerance for people that are happy being ignorant and don’t want to better themselves. If I can’t carry on an intelligent conversation with a person, I loose interest in a matter of seconds.