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Years ago on the BBC there was a show called "Chef." It taught me the three most important things to know in cooking: It is about the best ingredients, timing and restraint.
People-wise, I am an emulator. If I see something that is great, I will try to make it my own.
How did you find your way to Loudoun County?
I had lived in the big city, in D.C. proper, most of my life. I was in Alexandria when I got the job offer at the Tuscarora Mill in 1992. I made the commute for eight months, then decided I couldn't do it any more; it was a 45-mile trip. This was my shot; I have to make the most of it.
What is your favorite part about living in Loudoun County?
It has changed so much. We love our house; we converted a barn into a house. Some parts of the county are like rolling hills and meadows. I love that.
I wish there were more cultural centers here, though. If you want to go to museums, you have to go to the city.
Tell us something about yourself that might surprise your customers.
I love beer, and I love shooting guns. I haven't shot guns in a while, but I drink beer all the time. And I love photography. I was not built for the business and banking industry. When I struggled through my finance classes and wasn't having any trouble in my photography classes, I knew.
