Favorite junk food?

Anything ending in –itos.

If I knew then what I know now…

Seventh grade would have been a lot more bearable.

What’s the quality you like least about yourself?

I blame myself for basically everything that goes wrong in the lives of the people I love.

What’s the quality you like least in others?

When they expect you to be just like them and are offended when you’re not.

My life would be simpler if…

I had a wife to take care of all the errands and cleaning that I can’t get to because my schedule is so insane.

What’s your motto?

“Mind your part” — meaning focus on your own thing and let others take care of themselves.

What’s the nicest thing that anyone has ever said to you?

“You’re the best DJ I’ve ever heard!” It was gratifying because I love my job.

What’s something that no one knows about you?

I sucked my thumb until I was 13.

The big decision I'm currently wrestling with is...

My ex and I argue over coparenting issues. Should I stick to my principles or let certain things slide to keep the peace? I want to set a good example for my sons.

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