ROOTS: Born in Lynchburg, Va., the base of both Jerry Falwell the evangelist and the Fleet Enema Corp.
LEARNING: Journalism degree from James Madison University. Minor in English. Graphic arts design/writing course: scored the only A in the class.
CAREER: Washington Business Journal & Radio World in D.C., followed by 15 years (1995-2009) as writer/critic/editor for Billboard magazine in New York.
CURRENT: Lives in Brooklyn Heights, N.Y.
LOVING LIFE: With Nikon camera in hand, capturing the spice of life for blog TheSmokingNun.com.
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