Richard J. Van Heertum
rockazine.com contributing staff writer & photographer

Astrological Sign:
Taurus, the bull. It's funny because I don't really believe in this crap,
but I read a book on Tauruses once, and it was right on.

Must to do Every Day:
Need to do something new or read something daily.
If you don't learn at least one new thing each day, you'll feel cheated in the end.

Favorite TV rerun:
Simpsons & Wonder Years
(For reminding me of the power of youth and the
early moments of self-discovery in my own life)

Most Overheard Family Quote:
Who's John Galt?

Influences:
Ernest Hemingway, for his ability to get at the heart of human experience and his desire to do as much as possible in his life. Robert Pirsig, for opening my eyes to metaphysics and the question of quality. And a college professor of mine, Dr. Derrick Gondwe, for teaching me the importance of equality of opportunity, and opening my eyes to the underlying racism and sexism which exist in contemporary society.

I recently completed my Master's in Economics, from San Diego State University, though I am originally from Morristown, New Jersey. I have now decided to throw all my education away, and enter the lucrative world of freelance journalism.
Huh? ...Did I say that?

You may ask why I write. The reason is my desire to put my bizarre, anti-institutional ideas on paper. To scour through the sea of my discontent and attempt to find meaning in a world of senselessness and suffering. It also has obvious advantages over the 9 to 5 job, giving me opportunity to exist through my words,
as useless to the cause they may be.

Well, if you've made it to the end of this senseless drivel,
you're a better person than I, but thanks anyway.


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