So years later and I still think TC Luoma is one of the greatest writers out there. I had a woman the other day tell me that while he may be great, he is certainly a misogynist. Look, read between the lines. I get it and I get him. There is something comforting in knowing that TC is out there amongst us telling it like it is, writing down what a lot of us are afraid to say out loud....

My favorite writers tend to have something in common. J.D. Salinger, E.E. cummings, TC Luoma....What can I say, I have a thing for initials. But the main thing about TC Luoma is that he writes as good as Salinger; waxes poetic like cummings and just by being himself writes some of the most entertaining and thought provoking columns out there...

You know those stories about brothers separated at birth? Turns out Phil and Troy were brothers in a past life...or sisters, or something like that. Anyway- this guy showed up on a Saturday and never left becoming a part of TEAM STALEY. I'm thinking his name means Paradise in Italian. I'm thinking I read that somewhere. Whatever it is, it is that Troy Paradiso is a great guy to know. So, get to know him here...

In Part 2, Charles answers the same questions as Part 1 but 5 years later...

Thanks Charles for letting me interview you for my birthday (just so everyone knows I asked for a cruise but like Charles said "why would I want to be stuck in the middle of a bunch of water with only buffet food to sustain me?".... Anyway- I figured this would be a great opportunity to let me give a gift to everybody and share a bit of you that I get to see on a daily basis and maybe even answer some of those "enquiring minds want to know" questions...

Phil Stevens is the real deal. When I first met Phil it was his warm heart and generous spirit that drew me to him. Not many in the industry are like him and I have yet to meet anyone that can capture what he has.