Born in Connecticut, rasied in Pennsylvania, educated in Virginia, resident of California.
Brewing, wine (collecting, drinking, and soon to be making), golf, guitar.
European lagers (Oktoberfest, Schwartzbier, Pilsner, Helles, etc)
Attention to detail above all else.
Don't mess with your yeast. You treat your yeast well, and they will treat you well!
Minimize specialty grains, where possible.
Don't get drunk while you are brewing.