Men & Their Chairs

Paul M. Long, MD

Hometown: Dallas, TX
Career: Physican
Family: Wife, Eileen, Son, Zach 29, Son, Brendan 26
Name three words to describe yourself: Busy, Busy, Busy!
What motivates you? The need to know.
What future accomplishment do you hope to achieve? Publish four books. Bring new technology to help humanity.
What are your words of wisdom, life's motto, or words to live by? Ela SuaVoluntade E Nuestra Pas, "God's Will is Our Peace."
What is something about you that would surprise people? I would rather work than play.
What's the best thing about your chair? It is where I live.
Where did you get your chair/Does your chair have a history? Staples. It has been with me from the beginning.
What would your chair say about you if it could talk? I spill coffee on myself daily.
If you could tell the world anything, what would it be? Our journey on Earth lasts only a few seconds, use them well.

Christian Lee

Hometown: Greenwich, CT
Career: Commercial Photographer
Family: Father, John and Brother, Bob
Name three words to describe yourself: Passionate, Procrastinator, Creative
What motivates you? The uncertainty and challenges of life.
What future accomplishment do you hope to achieve? To find the one place in the world that is so beautiful I never want to leave.
What are your words of wisdom, life's motto, or words to live by? Just like photography, life is subjective. We all must find what makes us individually happy in life.
What is something about you that would surprise people? I'm shy....no, really!
What's the best thing about your chair? I can move it to a better view without lifting a finger.
Where did you get your chair/Does your chair have a history? Montana, my chair is still creating history.
What would your chair say about you if it could talk? Feed Me!
If you could tell the world anything, what would it be? Look around you. Don't you see the beauty? Stop focusing on the negative. If we all choose one person and leave a positive impression, there will be a lot more smiles in the world.

Mark Goodman

Hometown: Alton, Illinois
Career: Cosmetologist
Family: Spouse, Dog, 2 Cats, Goldfish
Name three words to describe yourself: Creative, Curious, Confident
What motivates you? Education. I never want to stop learning and growing.
What future accomplishment do you hope to achieve? I believe that opportunities lie around every corner. Just open your eyes and heart. My goal is to be ready and keep myself open. I never want to limit myself.
What are your words of wisdom, life's motto, or words to live by? "Dance like no one is watching. Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt."
What is something about you that would surprise people? I tend to be shy in large crowds.
What's the best thing about your chair? Not only does this chair allow me to change and improve the lives of others, but it has afforded me those same opportunities. I serve as Vice President of the National Cosmetology Association and as an educator for that organization. I have traveled to most of the USA states and Europe. I have met incredible pillars in the industry. And, this chair has given me that opportunity.
Where did you get your chair/Does your chair have a history? I moved to the Island in 1978 and worked behind a chair just like this one at "The Vogue Stylon." In the early 80's, that salon became "The Hair-Designers" and in the 90's I bought the chair (business included).
What would your chair say about you if it could talk? "Go Home and Get Some Rest!"
If you could tell the world anything, what would it be? "Step out of your box!" Try something new, do something different, step out of your comfort zone and live a new experience.

Dennis Jaworski

Hometown: East Lansing, MI, HHI 12 yrs
Career: Owner - Palmettoes
Family: Daughters, Sara, Hanna, Son, Kale, Granddaughter, Helena, Wife, Kathy (deceased), Two dogs, Cody & Bentley
Name three words to describe yourself: Ambitious, Creative, Empathetic
What motives you? Striving for additional success and forward thinking
What future accomplishment do you hope to achieve? Continue to be successful in business, happy with life and a contributor to our community's wellness.
What are your words of wisdom, life's motto, or words to live by? Live each day to the fullest and end each day knowing that you did your best.
What is something about you that would surprise people? .that I majored in social work in college. that I delivered my son at home in a snowstorm. that I'm a pretty darn good cook and a great baker.
What's the best thing about your chair? My chair envelopes me and it's my place of solitude with my dogs.
Where did you get your chair/Does your chair have a history? My chair/ottoman came from one of my favorite's "classic consignments." I bought it with a "low mileage" guarantee!
What would your chair say about you if it could talk? "Come on in, put your feet up and close your eyes 'cause you know you're going to fall asleep."
If you could tell the world anything, what would it be? Don't be afraid to follow your dreams. Plan it out... work things through... jump in with both feet!

Casey Colgan

Hometown: Quincy, IL... New York City... and sometimes Hilton Head Island
Career: Director, Choreographer, Actor, Dancer
Family: Black toy poodle named Quincy (my family)
Name three words to describe yourself: Funny, Visionary, Nurturing
What motives you? Other People Motivate me, (Friends, Co-Workers, Mom.) It's not the money... clearly.
What future accomplishment do you hope to achieve? My goal my whole life was to survive working in the performing arts. It would be wonderful to be performing in or directing shows on Broadway all the time, so I could actually sleep in my own bed (California King... I am tall). But working part of the time at the Arts Center on Hilton Head Island certainly isn't bad!
What are your words of wisdom, life's motto, or words to live by? "Life isnt about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!" (Don't know who made that up but I like it and it's on MySpace.)
What is something about you that would surprise people? I can put my leg around my head when I stand up.
What's the best thing about your chair? I feel completely at home in my chair. When I am directing I can sit taller so I can see what's going on in the back row. Plus, it's cushy on the tushy.
Where did you get your chair/Does your chair have a history? The chair was part of the set in the play "Shear Madness" which I played the Hairdresser, Tony (wearing PINK pants, by the way), at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. The Arts Center staff saved the chair when the show ended. Then at the Arts Center's anniversary celebration, Razzle Dazzle, I sang a song with Kim Shriver on the chair. Last summer when I directed "A Chorus Line", I was photographed for a story about the show with the entire cast clumped around the chair. It is now my personal "director's chair." I have directed several shows at the ARTS CENTER, and now every time we are rehearsing in the BLACKBOX, I Sit in my yellow "beauty salon" chair. I don't even have to request it. When I fly in from NYC, the chair is there. Its an old friend ... just like I know Remys, Tiki Hut and Julie Hahn will be here... three of my dear "friends" since I have named Hilton Head my 2nd home since 1989. I think they put the chair away when I'm gone. I don't know where it goes.

David W. Vormohr, MD

Hometown: Portland, Indiana
Career: Medical Doctor
Family: Wife, Carrie (Pharmacist), Mother (RN) Father (Deceased) 5 sisters, three brothers.
Name three words to describe yourself: Caring, Humble, Athletic
What motives you? Self Motivated. Always trying to improve. This was drilled into me by my parents.
What future accomplishment do you hope to achieve? More time to enjoy life!
What are your words of wisdom, life's motto, or words to live by? It is never too late to learn something new, and you have to be willing to listen and have an open mind to do so!
What is something about you that would surprise people? I love sweets! I could eat a whole big bag of M&M's at one sitting.
What's the best thing about your chair? It allows me to be very comfortable when I'm watching my favorite sporting event.
Where did you get your chair/Does your chair have a history? My wife got it for me - no history yet!
What would your chair say about you if it could talk? Lose more weight!
If you could tell the world anything, what would it be? We need to lighten up, be kinder to one another, don't judge other people and try to enjoy each day of our lives!

Judge Beau Patterson

Hometown: Denver, Colorado
Career: Professional Speaker, Trainer & Coach; Retired Judge
Family: Wife, Joyce; Three Married Sons; Four Grandchildren.
Name three words to describe yourself: Honorable, Passionate and Humorous.
What motivates you? I'm motivated by the challenge of something new; new adventures, new places and the unknown.
What future accomplishment do you hope to achieve? I want to keynote an organization's national meeting with 5,000 in the audience and have them touched by my message.
What are your words of wisdom, life's motto, or words to live by? Langston Hughes, "Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly; hold fast to dreams, for when dreams go, life is a barren field frozen with snow."
What is something about you that would surprise people? I left college in my sophomore year and moved to New York to try to become an actor on Broadway. I made 'cattle calls' for 3 months before I gave up returned to college in Colorado.
What's the best thing about your chair? It's a motorized recliner.
Where did you get your chair/Does your chair have a history? The room was built for a pool table, with light installed. I came home one day to find that my wife had installed theatre chairs, and "My chair".
What would your chair say about you if it could talk? I wish I had earplugs during the Denver Bronco football games .#*!
If you could tell the world anything, what would it be? Never lie, steal, cheat or drink. But if you must lie, lie in the arms of the one you love; if you must steal, steal away to beautiful places; if you must cheat, cheat death; and, if you must drink, drink in the moments that take your breath away.

Amos Hummell

Career: Artist
Family: Lynne, 27, Clark,16, Chandler 11, Phoebe, 113
Name three words to describe yourself: Moon, Dog, Chromatose
What motivates you? Due dates, deadlines, bankers, dashboard lights, hissing, etc.
What future accomplishment do you hope to achieve? Introducing Creative Digital Expression as a language arts elective to schools.
What are your words of wisdom, life's motto, or words to live by? "Damn the torpedoes."
What is something about you that would surprise people? I'm not on drugs, don't daydream all day, nor take naps on picnic tables.
What's the best thing about your chair? It's unquestioning support, and uncomplaining acceptance of my entire being. Kinda' like my dearest Lynne.
Where did you get your chair/Does your chair have a history? A gift from he Art Gawds. History? We don't ask - don't tell.
What would your chair say about you if it could talk? Horrible things-- like accuse me of talking to myself and that I'm a dog kisser and I yell at my paint and make faces at the phone and other such rubbish.
If you could tell the world anything, what would it be? No pushing allowed.

Tony Fazzini

Hometown: Norristown, PA
Career: Business Executive
Family: Wife, Becky
Name three words to describe yourself: Determined, Curious, and Respectful
What motivates you? The opportunity to assist others in the development of their skills and achievement of their personal successes.
What future accomplishment do you hope to achieve? To reach a place where I am exclusively focused on family and friends and more involved in our community.
What are your words of wisdom, life's motto, or words to live by? They are the words my father passed on to me and his father passed on to him. "Treat others in the same way as you would like to be treated yourself!" It is amazing how that simple philosophy can positively affect your life both personally and professionally.
What is something about you that would surprise people? For people that know me, it would be that I actually do like to relax, cut loose and have a good time; and am not as intense as I always appear to be.
What's the best thing about your chair? I have many favorite chairs. Wherever I go the first thing I do is size one up and make it my own. The common thing about each of them is that it is a spot where I feel comfortable and can let my mind wander! I do my best thinking in my favorite chairs.
What would your chair say about you if it could talk? This is a guy who works hard, cares about what is happening around him, and spends a whole lot of time sitting here contemplating life's next steps.
If you could tell the world anything, what would it be? Life is a series of ups and downs, choices we make, and relationships we manage. It is easy to quit or ignore a perspective different from our own and it takes real effort to make anything work or to live in harmony. There is no panacea for the challenges of life whether they involve global events or personal relationships. There is only the choice to ignore them or compromise on solutions.

Richard L. Wilson

Hometown: Richmond, VA
Career: Restaurateur (Owner, Bateaux Restaurant)
Family: Bride, Peggy and two Step Children, David and James, Father, Burgess, Sister, Nicole
Name three words to describe yourself? Passionate, driven and caring.
What motivates you?Attaining goals; striving to be better than my competition; clients and people who lack passion (make me more passionate); and helping others succeed.
What future accomplishment do you hope to achieve? I have three: Own three homes/villas around the world, retire before 50, and dance at my 25 year anniversary.
What are your words of wisdowm, life's motto, or words to live by? Life is short so take risks, say you are sorry when you should, love vigorously and live with passion.
What is something about you that would surprise people? I play two instruments and love to paint.
What's the best thing about your chair? It swivels and has a sexy shape. It is both old and new!
Where did you get your chair/does your chair have a history? Peggy bought me the chair when we redesigned our living room. The chair is a 1920's replica.
What would your chair say about you if it could talk? "Hey now, let's share the love and invite some people over to eat and hang out!
If you could tell the world anything, what would it be? Do not be a cynic or a gloomy person. It is not attractive and will not allow you to grow. Be passionate and filled with life, no matter how hard things get.

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