Which animal would you compare yourself to and why? I have powers and tastes like a bear: I eat most things, I can work hard or lumber around for my aims and ambitions, but I can also be less ambitious and rest on my laurels. I am protective, curious, and sometimes clumsy, like a bear.…

Do you have any collections? I have a rather large sea shell collection. I keep it scattered across the beaches of the world. Just kidding, that is a Steve Wright joke from the 1980s. I have collected a few jokes over the years, mostly in English and Spanish. Told a couple in Arabic, but most…

Have you ever broken a bone? Not too bad on my middle finger last joint on my left hand. Playing basketball. Trying to catch a deflected ball. Did not see a doctor, or did I? Wore a splint for a short bit. Gradual heal, still feeling the weakness years later. A few years later (ten…

What sacrifices have you made in life? Some might consider those sacrifices. Others, perhaps the course, normal.

What’s the oldest things you’re wearing today? My pants might be ten years old?

List your top 5 favorite fruits. Pineapple Grapefruit Peach Apple (cake, pie, kuchen, crisp, fritter) Orange

What’s one small improvement you can make in your life? Spiritually and intellectually, study the scriptures and general conference more. Do more foreign languages.

What does freedom mean to you? The opportunity to express oneself, assemble, worship, travel, create or conduct business and art without harm or threat. Not infringing or removing other peoples’ rights and privileges to think and act, and live without fear of retribution or vengeance, violence or overburdens.

What is your career plan? It would be great to increase love and understanding for all. Or, at least me and those that I influence. More love and understanding, make some money to be able to eat and support, and travel.

What was the last live performance you saw? Aladdin, by Disney. You ain’t never had a friend like me!

What do you do to be involved in the community? Pay taxes, obey the law, look for bad actors, say hello to folks, attend church, befriend others, serve the military, follow ecclesiastical assignments and duties, help and provide and support family.