What was your first car?

My first car was a white 1975 Corvette Stingray T-top. The cost was about $10,000 when my parents bought it for my 16th birthday. It was a beautiful car and I felt really lucky to be able to cruise around it in it when I was in high school. The girls loved it!

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How many times did it take to pass your test?

I passed the written test my first time, because I'm pretty good at remembering things. I failed the hands-on driving test the first time for driving too slow. I was just so nervous and worried about speeding! The second time I got a perfect score.

Who would be your ideal fantasy passenger and where would you go?

Daisy Ridley or Emma Watson because I think they are talented actresses and of course...smoking hot! I'd go wherever they'd be willing to go with me.

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What is your dream car?

I'd get a 1970 SS Chevelle muscle car if I could, but it's tough to own a car in San Francisco where I live. That is a really cool looking and fast car. My friend Harry owns one and when we went driving around in it one day everyone was checking it it out and admiring it. I'd rather have an old muscle car than a new Ferrari or something like that.

How would you describe your driving style?

Terrible. I'm a horrible driver. I'm sort of the "absent-minded professor" type of person with my mind always racing with thoughts about things other than the present, so you probably don't want to be driving near me.

Tell me one driving anecdote from your past?

I got into all sorts of trouble with my Corvette Stingray back in high school. Took a turn way too fast one night trying to impress my friend, spun out of control and went onto the median. Was backing out and got distracted by a cheerleader walking by and hit a pole.

What are you listening to?

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I mostly listen to hip-hop and R&B. I'm not sure why. I just like it. Bruno Mars is one of my favourites and people say I look like him. It's probably the hats. Lately, I'm really digging the Chainsmokers though.

What do you drive now?

I currently live in San Francisco, so take Uber and Lyft everywhere. It's just much easier and more convenient. Parking in San Francisco is a nightmare. When I meet friends in San Francisco somewhere, the few that drive are often late because of driving around for 20-30 minutes or more just trying to find a parking spot.