JOHN J. QUINLAN
- GUEST ACTOR AND MODEL -
G'day folks,
Today, I ask some fairly direct questions to a man I've interviewed before, but he's come a long way since then.
Welcome John J. ....
1.
Tell us about you and what
you do.
I am an actor and
model. Over the years I earned the nickname, Stoneface, from all the people who
say I never smile.
2.
What was the happiest
moment of your life?
The birth(s) of my 3 children.
3.
What was the saddest
moment?
The death of my maternal grandfather.
4.
What surprised you most?
How many people over the years I have inspired.
5.
What was your greatest
disappointment?
The feeling of failing, I’ve been there many
times.
6.
Who did you misjudge? Why?
Many guys in the gyms over the years who I later
became great friends with.
7.
What or who was your
biggest challenge?
Learning to see good things in myself that
others tell me they see in me.
8.
What has been your biggest
regret?
Not being there for my paternal grandmother more
before she died because I was so consumed with my projects.
9.
What would be your dying
comment? Why?
Never give up on anything you truly believe in.
10.
Who or what stunned you the
most?
How fast my 3 children are growing up.
11.
What would you like written
on your tombstone? Why?
It is a quote that is completely my own and
truly defines my life, “I don’t ever recall being the best at anything in my
life, I’m just one of the hardest workers”
12.
Who would you rather have not met? Why?
All those people when I was a kid who promised
me great things only to be disappointed every time they never worked out.
13.
Who were you most envious
of? Why?
Anyone I saw as a kid who seemed to never have
to work hard and things “just came naturally” to them.
14.
Who did you forgive – for
doing something you never thought you’d forgive?
A guy who I got into a fight with while I was
working as a doorman in one of the Boston nightclubs.
15.
What was your greatest
moment in your life?
The
first time my first born son said, “I love you.”
16.
What is your greatest
achievement?
There is no 1 greatest achievement, my greatest
achievements are the ones that bring me that great feeling of “I did it.” That
moment of realizing I just achieved something I've been working at for so very
long.
17.
What personal traits would
you like to have in your next life?
Perseverance, humility, kindness
18.
What advice would you give
to world leaders?
Practice what you preach.
19.
What advice would you give
to parents today?
Communicate with your kids, keep that line of
communication open 24-7.
20.
Who would you choose to be
stuck on a desert island with?
Tom Hanks, look how well he survived on his
desert island in the movie Cast Away!
I have 2 heroes, my maternal grandfather Bill
Hafner because he was the perfect gentleman and Jerry Rice because he was one
of the hardest workers.
22.
What is the greatest legacy
you will leave behind?
I never quit anything, I always finished strong.
23.
What’s lacking in the world
today?
Acceptance of all people equally regardless of
race, color, creed, gender and sexual orientation.
24.
Any pearls of wisdom for
the rest of us?
Treat people the way you want to be treated.
25.
What would be the last
sentence you ever write?
God Bless The Masses.
26.
What inspired you most?
Stories involving the underdog who overcame
extreme adversity to beat the odds and become victorious.
27.
Who or what made you laugh
the most?
Growing up I loved Eddie Murphy, priceless!
28.
What would be your top
three chosen careers in your next life?
Professional athlete, the boss of my own
company, private investigator
29.
What is your prime focus in
life today?
To be the very best person I can be so my kids
proudly say, “that was my dad.”
30.
Do you have any fear of
doing something wrong?
Having the feeling of being afraid
to fail just a bit is a good thing because it will force you to properly
prepare so it won’t happen.
31.
If or when you reflect on
your past, can you identify any world events that you believe had a significant
impact on you?
September 11th, the evil that took
place that day enforced my belief that one's life can be over in a blink at any
moment so live life the best you can.
32.
Do you think one can live a
purposeful life without knowing the meaning of life?
I think if one is a good person and is happy
in his / her life no matter what will be a purposeful one.
33.
From your perspective - what is the way
forward for the world?
A world free of judgement,
jealousy and hate.
34.
Imagine that you were given
a chance to live again, what will you do first and what will you do
differently?
Stand on a beach and take in the ocean air and
thank God at that moment for the gift of life. I would make sure I spent some
time quality time with loved ones so when they pass I no longer will live with
the feeling of regret.
35.
Do you have a bucket list? Tell us more.
At the top of my bucket list is to visit
Ireland, heard it’s really a great place.
36.
Any great claims to fame?
I let my peers do that.
37.
Anything you’d like to add?
Thank you Clancy Tucker for interviewing me, it
was my pleasure.
Clancy's comment: Go, John, J! It's been a pleasure, and thanks for the frank answers.
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Very impressive.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Anchansiri.
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