Mark O'Connor, Design Support

Where were you born? In a hospital (the first time). In an attic (the second time).

What was the first car you owned? A '58 Ford. I rebuilt the engine myself. Put in a 3/4 race cam with a Carter 4-barrel carburetor. The interior amenities included an 8-track tape player along with red and black paisley floor mats.

What was your first job? I was a bagger at a grocery store called Red Al's. On the first day I broke one of the glass doors by pushing a cart through it.

Do you have a secret talent? I can wiggle my right ear. Not my left one, though.

What is your favorite veggie food item? Dark chocolate.

Do you have any nicknames? Corky, Hawkeye.

When was the last time you lost your keys? Why? Did you find them?

What’s the most amazing thing God’s ever done for you? Accepted me as I am.

What’s your favorite junk food item? Big Franks.

What’s the best piece of advice your mom has ever given you? Finish college.

What shampoo do you use? Am I getting paid for this?

If you could go back in history and meet one person, who would it be, and why? Eve—I'd like to see if she was beautiful enough to die for.

What’s the biggest disappointment you’ve ever had? Not getting an "A" on an art project in third grade. I was told to "color inside the lines."

How have you changed since you were a teenager? I haven't changed much since I was a teen except for God's grace working on my fallen nature.

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