When is your birthday?
Wonder no more. Now you can find out! My birthday is December 5th! By the way that day is also William Davidson's birthday. He received a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Michigan in 1947, and is worth 2.5 billion dollars today. Walt Disney shares my birthday too!

What is your favorite word?
Abscond.

What is your favorite television program?
Alias (ABC)

What is your favorite movie?
The Usual Suspects
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Were you ever voted most likely to...?
Yes, at my high school graduation I was voted most likely to appear on Jeopardy.

Are you currently single?
Well... yes. And if you're a single young lady, don't be shy! Let's hang out.

What are your favorite AA restaurants?
Gratzi, Gandy Dancer, Red Robin, Max & Erma's, Red Hot Lovers, In & Out, Olive Garden, Bennigan's, Webers, Macaroni Grill.

Are you Italian?
Yes, I'm 50% Italian.... Ciao!

Are you a good cook?
Yes, my 100% Italian mother taught me how to make Pork Tenderloin, Salmon, Chicken in Wine Sauce, Chicken & Rice, Marinated Chicken, Chicken and Dumplings, Lamb & Rice, Chicken/Veal Marsala....

Should there be a new route for the naked mile?
Yes, across campus from Rackham to the Law Library. It's less than a mile but who cares!

What was your first word?
"Up"....

What type of music do you like?
I enjoy many different types of music, and my favorite types are classical and jazz.

How many people visit this site, and how many pages does it have?
As of December 2004, it has had over 3,000 unique visitors, and it has over 30 pages.

Do people actually find your site useful?
Yes! Sycamore High School does! See the IM.

Have you made any other websites?
I've made several, including a joke website (IAmPerfect) that was listed as one of the top 10 most popular joke sites on yahoo.com for several years around 2000 and 2001.

What kind of books are you currently reading?
I am reading books on many topics including… Poker, Social/Evolutionary Psychology, NLP, Great Speeches, Voice Projection, War, Photography, Paradoxes, and the Human Face.


What qualities, interests, and characteristics do you value?

  • Intelligence
  • Ambition
  • Sarcasm
  • Humor
  • Balance
  • Honesty
  • Sincerity
  • Compassion
  • Vulnerability
  • Independence
  • Competitiveness
  • Passion for debate
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Political Incorrectness
  • Desire to impact others
  • Card Game fanatics (euchre rules)
  • Interest in politics, photography, and playing sports (tennis / racquetball / soccer)


Have you received any notable quotes?
Yes, see below.

"One day my father got the best birthday present in the whole word. It was me" (said my father, 7 years of age)

"Just jump her and kiss her," (said Katie Perry, 2001), when she was giving me advice on my latest social dilemma.

"Don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things!" (said Mariska Bardos, 2001, U of M)

"Turkeys are not birds. [They're] pigs... Squirrels are bats..." (said Jane Kleyman, 2001, U of M)

"I use to be conceded. Now I've fixed that... I am perfect." (Said Jane Kleyman, 2002, U of M)

"I want to give birth right now" (said Liz Crabtree, 2002, U of M)

"Get an idea. Stick with it. Know you can do it, and you will" (said my Great Grandma Theresa Testori, 2002, 97 years young!)

"I hope I live long enough to tell you everything I know" said my Grandma Florence Calcaterra, 2003, 76 years young!)

"I want to be the giraffe making out with the wall" (said Megan Murphy, 2002, U of M)

"Nothing is really worth the effort. At least that is my philosophy if you haven't already noticed" (Abe Thurtell, 2003, U of M)

What do people say about you?
"You are a bigger influence on anyone than they are on you" (said Teresa, 2001, Harvard)

"I do miss the sound of your seductive voice" (said Teresa, 2001, Harvard)

"How are you so happy all the time?" (said one of the Gruebner Twins!, 2001, U of M)

"You guys are so good in comparison to Stephanie and I" (said Beth Zane, 2002, U of M)

"Do you know what's good about you? You're not afraid so spend money" (said Josh Priluck, 2002, U of M)

"You were like an actor. You have a great, very comfortable presentation style (said Shannon Bouton, 2002, U of M faculty)

"You have a nice voice" (said Lisa Moore, 2002, U of M)

"John's hair is a natural phenomenon. From the moment I met him I wanted to have his hair. He is the coolest." (said UM Summer Orientation Student, 2002)

"John is completely nuts, but in a good way. He's very energetic and fun to hang around" (said UM Summer Orientation Student, 2002)

"John you are a nut... But a good nut and I think you have a lot of good qualities that just sometimes get lost in your monstrous personality" (said UM Summer Orientation Student, 2002)

"John was very helpful, unbelievably intelligent and devastatingly handsome. He even taught me how to play euchre" (said UM Summer Orientation Student, 2002)

"John is the student I became closest with. He was so outgoing and fun. He always made me excited for whatever activity we did" (said UM Summer Orientation Student, 2002)

"John has a very vibrant personality" (said UM Summer Orientation Student, 2002)

"Very nice and a great person. He's quite the character. Hilarious!" (said UM Summer Orientation Student, 2002)

"John is a very admirable and inspirational individual. His energy and enthusiasm are unmatched. He'll go out of his way to help others, and his radiance cannot help but to seep into the bodies of all who are fortunate enough to cross his path" (said Nick Touran, UM, 2002)

"John is one of the sincerest, kindest people I know. It would be impossible for any incoming freshman to not feel welcomed after meeting John and hanging around with him for just an hour. Thank you" (said UM Summer Orientation Student, 2003)

"John, you are an angel" (said Jane Kleyman, UM, 2003)

"John, you tickle me. You're funny and so nice" (said Sabrina Claude, UM, 2003)

"John isn't unbelievably tall, because he's smart, funny, good-looking, nice, cool, and intelligent. And so if he was taller he would be perfect and life would be too unfair" (said Ann Kim, UM, 2003)

"JC? Did your parents intentionally give you those initials?" (said Justin Holtzman, UM, 2004)

What people are saying about John’s 2004 RTW Senior Thesis Presentation:

  • “The words dynamic, witty, lively, energetic, and enthusiastic come to mind when I think of your talk” Professor Siedel
  • “You’re great! Your enthusiasm is fantastic” Cathrin
  • “Energy! Awesome. Grabbed my attention. Great visual changes” Javier
  • “Spoke well! Animated, clear and explosive” Amy
  • “Thanks for the humor :-)” Gabi
  • “Great organization and conclusions. Great job!” Jared

  • Do you want to add something to the "what do people say about you" answer or give me advice? Then send me an email.
  • Do you still have a question that you feel should be added to the FAQ category? Send me an email.
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