Born: “In OKC. I found the bill from St. Anthony's from the nuns written in cursive for five days of care for the mother and child for $40.”
Quick tip for an amateur cook: “Do all your cooking with gas rather than electric.”
Famous person you resemble: “John Belushi or Captain Kangaroo.”
Never eat: “Squash.” But would kill for: “A rare filet mignon.”
Special friend: “Lucy Cheatwood.”
Family: Seven children: Kurt, Kathy, Cord, Ashley, (the late) April, Jennifer and John Michael.”
Best feature: “I am always very positive about everything and the future, and I can always see the silver lining.”
Come back as: “Myself, but I would do some things differently.”
What you most admire in the opposite sex: “Someone who is probably down to earth; the opposite of being a phony.”
Another claim to fame: “I played football for Bud Wilkinson at the University of Oklahoma as a linebacker and offensive guard, and we won two national championships. I was part of the 47-game winning streak for the NCAA record, which will never happen again. “
Favorite restaurant: “Papa Dio’s for the manicotti.”
Worst job ever: “In college I had to put insulation underneath the floor at the hospital at Tinker. It was in the summer and there were spiders and puddles down there. Awful.”
Dating tip for a dude: “Use your real good manners and remember you have two ears and a mouth and listen.”
Worst goof in the kitchen: “Just before a Thanksgiving dinner, I leaned my butt up against a table that held a candle and my white sweatshirt got too close. Everyone yelled, 'You’re on fire!' I tried to cook myself.”