Curiosidades

Performed impromptu theater song and dance numbers for children's birthdays while a server in Memphis.

Was an operator for the deaf, hard of hearing, and speech disabled for the Tennessee Relay Service.

Worked as a manager for Hollywood Video.

Aunt is Reba Russell of the Reba Russell Band.

Waited tables at the Jordan Pond Tea House.

Worked as a housekeeper at the Rough Riders Hotel.

Worked in three national parks: Shenandoah, Acadia, and Bryce Canyon.

Tested out of 15 hrs of college credit at LSU Spring Testing (12 hrs in English, 3 hrs in Math).

Was waived the application fee for Rose-Hulman (for engineering) based on a test he took while still only a sophomore in high school.

Has 2 children (both with Irish names).

Played freshman football while attending Christian Brothers High School (CBHS), a prestigious southern Jesuit school known for national cheer leading championships that boasts the oldest high school band in the nation.

Caddied and valet parked cars at Colonial Country club.

Majored in English with concentration toward Creative Writing.

Worked a season at Autozone Park.