born: March 15, 1958 in Midland, Texas

education: Texas A&M University

married: yes

children: none

occupation: fiddler

current affiliation: Robert Earl Keen

teenage idols: Bill Monroe

person with most impact on my life: my father

my mother's best advice: dont' ruin your school clothes

1st job: mowing lawns

worst job: digging septic tank lines

musical influences: Vassar Clements

1st public performance: Washington on the Brazos

1st recording: Clay Blaker

heroes: Vassar Clements

latest recording: Duckworth's Mood Swing

favorite songwriters: Merle Haggard, Robert Earl Keen

I wish I could be: less impatienct

When I'm nervous I: act nervous

I wish I could: think before I speak

books that changed my life: Readers Digest Home Repair Manual

favorite movies: Barbarella

If I've learned one thing in my life it's: don't ever quit trying to change

I'm best known for: playing fiddle

behind my back they say: he has a lovely back

my best hour of the day is: when I get about 3 beers in me

my best personal asset is: ?

my worst habit is: meddling

when I feel low I: get worse

I never could: throw a ball

When I'm in the shower I sing: nothing

my favorite year is: 1995

I'd love to have dinner with: Vassar Clements

Entree I'd choose for my last meal would be: Copenhagen