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  Rick H., Drums

Day job: Corporate CEO. No, really.

First job: Mitten factory, age 7.

Birthday: Christmas Eve. What year? Every year.

First Gig: Very underage, playing guitar (dude, I'm a drummer) in a bar with older band members -- very nervous. But, ohmygoodness, the fun.

Coolest musical moments: Having strangers singing along to a song I wrote. Having songs on the radio, reaching top 10 in Boston. Playing in Europe (www.tinalie.com).

Favorite bands:: Changes almost weekly. All music is good. However, admire Michael McDermott, RHCP, John Eddie, Ryan Adams, Bruuuce, Clash, Paul Westerberg, Jude Cole, David Gray, soul, R&B, lots of new stuff, many more...tell me what you think is good and I'll tell you if you're right or wrong. ;-)

Book::Catcher In The Rye, if you really want to know the truth about it.

Movie: To Kill A Mockingbird, Cinema Paradiso...I'm also eager to see some of the latest releases.

Time of the day:: Changes by the minute.

NFL or ballet?: Absolutely!

When not playing: Play drums in two other bands, play guitar, write
songs...

Philosophy: Simplicity of character is the result of deep and profound thought.

The difference between a musician and a large pizza?: The pizza can feed a family of four.

Regret: Quitting the Beatles over that whole Yoko thing.

Thought to ponder:: 24 hours in a day, 24 beers in a case. Coincidence?

If I were an animal:: I would probably be naked, except for maybe a collar, if you know what I mean.

Cartoon character:Anyone who can take an anvil to the throat without wincing impresses the heck outta me.

Burning question:Have you ever imagined a world with no hypothetical situations?

We're crazy because:: Why is "abbreviation" such a long word? Why isn't "phonetic" spelled the way it sounds? Shouldn't there be a shorter word for "monosyllabic"? Why is it called tourist season if we can't shoot them?

Perspective on driving:: Lights timed for 35 mph are also timed for 70.

Embarrassing moment:Hmm...buy me a drink, or two, and maybe I'll tell you.