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M., To start with, I think it's great that you have the humility to ask for help. Whether on behalf of your athletics or your life skills, doesn't actually matter. The point is that you did. Kudos. Looking in is good to do, sometimes, and quietly. Just listen if you...

I am a person who has participated in the Olympics. But please don’t call me an Olympian. I am a person who has survived cancer twice. But please don’t call me a cancer survivor. I am a manic-depressive stay-at-home dad, husband, and author. But please don’t call me a...

Please don’t call me an Olympian. I am a person who has participated in the Olympics. Please don’t call me a cancer survivor. I am a person who has survived cancer twice. Please don’t call me a person with bipolar disorder. I’m a manic depressive stay at home dad...

Andrew Sellon narrates a spellbinding version of my story. Working with Andrew was an unforgettable experience. His acting acumen and attention to detail and artistic flair shine through this performance. Enjoy a listen to the first five minutes on the book's Amazon...

THE SCENE WAS GOING BEAUTIFULLY. The “homeless people” in line with me for bread and hot stew couldn’t have been better cast and costumed. Nice touch by the Director to have some of them smell the part, too. Made it real easy to stay in character. I sat down at an...

The day after the day after tomorrow is Mother's Day. My mum just dropped me off for a few days' work in Long Beach, after picking me up at LAX to drive me to Pasadena to visit my old stomping grounds at Las Encinas (mental) Hospital. While I sheepishly waited for...