Probably the most dramatic pieces in my wardrobe would be capes.

Yeah, I paint in my spare time, just to relax myself and wind down a bit.

Scouts have always been surprised by the way I'm able to move at my size. How fast and agile I am.

I used to help my grandfather on the farm, driving tractors, raising crops and animals. I used to feed some of the baby cows and pigs, and I had to be no older than 7 or 8. Then at about 9 or 10 I started driving tractors. It showed me at an early age what hard work was all about and how dedicated you have to be, no matter what you do.

After Sandy hit, my wife and I saw pictures of the devastation following the hurricane in the news. We immediately wanted to find a way to assist those in need.

I thought it was normal to recycle pants and shoes from your older cousins. That was just my way of life. At the end of the month, there was not much food in the refrigerator and you're hoping the first comes so food can come again. You never forget those things.

I'm still rough around the edges and need a lot of polishing.