Graham Chapman
Name one thing that has always fascinated you.
Extremely talented athletes and musicians have always fascinated me. I love watching the best of the best perform their craft and doing what I can, albeit poorly, to execute as they do when I play sports or drums.
How long have you been able to live off the grid? No e-mail, Internet, electricity, running water, etc.
I make it a point to get off the grid for at least an hour each and every day. I’d say the longest I’ve ever done this is about 3-4 days. I would love to break that record soon!
Who in your life has been the best positive influence on your life?
There are so many great people who have positively impacted my life, but this would have to be my father. He’s my boss, my dad, and my best friend. I owe much of my personal makeup, values, and career to him. Hard to be more influential than that!
What things do you enjoy most in your life?
Family moments – whenever and wherever they happen. They can be as big as a major vacation or once-in-a-lifetime concert with the whole family, or as small as relaxing on the couch for a few moments after a long day with my fiancée and my dog. I’m the most happy when I can spend quality time with those I love and appreciate most.
Have you ever wanted to trade places with someone else for a day, week, or a lifetime? If so, who was it and why?
I wouldn’t trade my life for anything, but I’ve definitely wanted to see life through a through the eyes of a famous athlete or musician for a few days. To narrow it down to one person, I think I’d say Chad Smith, the drummer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, but only if we can go back to a time when he was younger and playing with John Frusciante, as opposed to Josh Klinghoffer!
What is one thing nobody knows about you because nobody ever cared to ask?
I am probably the only person you know who can play Cake’s “Italian Leather Sofa” on the kazoo. Yes, it’s true, I am a serious kazoo player. Seriously, I have an electric hook-up so I can play the kazoo through an amp. YES! Wait…is that sad? Ok, fine. I know every Mitch Hedberg joke and can mimic his voice perfectly. Oh, that’s even more pathetic? Well – that’s all I’ve got.
Name one thing you always wanted to do, but haven’t. What has prevented you from doing it?
Travel the world and visit Asia and Australia. I’ll do this one day, but don’t have the freedom or the finances yet.
What is the one thing you cannot live without?
Coaching. I love doing what I can to be a positive influence in the lives of competitive and ambitious kids who want to become better ball players, and more importantly, better people.
Write about a recent adventure or travels.
I wish I could write this in a couple of years after my wedding/honeymoon in Costa Rica! However, my family recently went to Aspen, CO for a ski/snowboard trip and it was unforgettable. We were fortunate enough to enjoy some early season powder on ski slopes that weren’t busy yet. To me, nothing is more fulfilling than snowboarding through fresh snow in the Rockies and feeling as if you are trapped within your own snowglobe – unbelievable.
Name a celebrity or famous person you wish would take you out on a date.
Honestly, I have zero interest on going on a date with a celebrity. However, if I had the opportunity to go to dinner with one celebrity, it would definitely be Jack White.
