“I think that the greatest influence on my life has come from my mother, my most constant companion. Second to her would be characters from literature, particularly Sherlock Holmes and The Old Man (of “and the Sea” fame), who taught me to be patient, inquisitve, and attentive. Third would be my musical heroes, Sir Paul McCartney, Pete Townsend, Stephen Stills, Mick Jagger, and Van Morrison. Thanks, guys.”