20qs

Spencer Brown
04.05.09
- 1. What character in a movie or book do you most identify with?
- Superman or Indian Jones.
- 2. What do you do to relax?
- I go for sushi, great sake and a quiet long dinner... or I take a long walk on the beach with a great bottle of wine.
- 3. Favorite vacation spot?
- I love Puerto Vallarta!
- 4. Where haven't you been that you're dying to go?
- I want to visit India!
- 5. .What's your next major goal in life?
- What's your next major goal in life?
- 6. Who had the biggest influence on your life?
- My dad and my uncle and they both are still very influential in my life!
- 7. Favorite drink?
- Ice cold Perrier with a lime or lemon.
- 8. Favorite restaurants in Orange County?
- This is way too tough. I can go from super cheap hole in the wall to upscale. A place that is a must for me has to be Kitayama or Memphis. I also love Sapphire too, in Laguna Beach.
- 9. Last major purchase?
- A beat up Mercedes Benz 300SD so I can have another veggie car. It's under works now! Spent 500 bucks for this hunk of junk and will make an amazing car from it!
- 10. Dumbest investment?
- Buying Silver from a company in Newport Beach.
- 11. A famous person you love to meet?
- Steven Spielberg because of his creative experience.
- 12. Biggest accomplishment?
- My twins for sure (both are happy and healthy).
- 13. What's your biggest fear?
- Being separated from my kids for a prolonged time.
- 14. Who is your favorite artist?
- Andy Warhol for his visual impact and commercialization of art- people might not like him, but the art world would not be as developed without his influence and impact.
- 15. If you had to begin a different career, what would you do?
- I would go to medical school and be a kids doctor for a free clinic in Santa Ana.
- 16. Secret most people don't know about you?
- I design a lot of trend tee shirts for the surf and skate wear industry. I also compete in national and international photography shows.
- 17. Who is your favorite fictional character?
- Superman.
- 18. Your biggest extravagance?
- Really nice watches.
- 19. What's your favorite CD?
- Anything by the Beatles.
- 20. What was the best day in your life?
- When I took my kids home from the hospital.
20qs

Jody McFadin
02.16.09
1. What is your favorite motto or saying?
- Work like you don't need the money; dance like no one is watching; sing like no one is listening; love like you've never been hurt; and live life every day as if it were your last.
- 2. What do you do to relax?
- Spend time with my daughters, listen to music, read, scour flea markets, go out for a glass of wine with girlfriends, yoga, internet browsing...1stdibs.com is addicting.
- 3. Favorite vacation spot?
- I love exploring cities: London, New York, Paris, San Francisco. The energy and abundance of creativity inspires me.
- 4. Where haven't you been that you're dying to go?
- I would love to go to Madrid, Tokyo, Prague and Sydney.
- 5. What's your next major goal in life?
- To raise two happy, healthy, caring and grounded daughters.
- 6. Who had the biggest influence on your life?
- My parents, they always told me to follow my dreams.
- 7. Favorite drink?
- Kettle One and fresh squeezed grapefruit juice.
- 8. Favorite restaurants in Orange County?
- Cafe R&D, Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen, Mesa, The A Restaurant, Charlie Palmers, Habana, Haute Cakes Caffe, Roman Cucina, 21 Oceanfront, Beachcomber Cafe.
- 9. Last major purchase?
- No recent major purchases ... but I think my handbag, shoe and jean fetish add up.
- 10. Dumbest investment?
- Thankfully no major ones beside some stupid stock picks, but I'm still waiting on a couple investments to pay off ... I'll keep you posted.
- 11. What can't you live without?
- iPhone.
- 12. Biggest accomplishment?
- Moving to San Francisco with basically nothing and starting Ubiquity Recordings.
- 13. What's your biggest fear?
- Heights, needles and public speaking are all up there.
- 14. Who is your favorite artist?
- I will assume this is music artist. There is so much great music I could never have just one. It also depends on my mood and what I want to hear at the time. Right now I'm listening to and loving the new Nino Moschello and Shawn Lee records coming out soon.
- 15. If you had to begin a different career, what would you do?
- Something in interior design or fashion.
- 16. Secret most people don't know about you?
- I'm freakishly strong for my size.
- 17. In high school how would you describe yourself?
- One word, rebellious, sorry Mom and Dad.
- 18. Your biggest extravagance?
- Going out to dinner, I love to try new places.
- 19. What are you an expert at other than your career?
- I'm definitely not an expert at anything...more of the jack of all trades type.
- 20. What was the best day in your life?
- Two days, the births of Ella and Lucy.
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