I was born and raised in Manhattan Beach. I went to Arizona State University. I am 54 years old, divorced with two daughters (one a senior in college and my oldest is working in NYC). I am a financial advisor to corporate retirement plans. My musical tastes go from Metallica to Slipknot to Miles Davis to Pennywise and Black Flag.
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