What is your favorite quote and what does it mean to you?
Michael: Any army may be stopped, but never an idea whose time has come
-Victor Hugo
In my experience, I realize every great achievement consistently takes its first forward step as an idea-it is our faith that organizes these thoughts and creates the master plan.
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Name a couple of organizations that you belong to
Michael: In the interest of keeping this list short:
The Dallas Uptown Association
The Dallas Art Dealers Association
The Dallas Junior Chamber of Commerce
DFW International
The Alliance Francaise of North Texas
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If there was one person, alive or dead, that you could spend a day with, who would it be? Why?
Michael: Eckhart Toll and Julia Cameron-Eckhart could help us explore the importance of breathing while watching nature; Julia could help us discover the artistic element in all daily activities, from making your bed to answering email.
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If you had the opportunity to start your own company what would it be?
Michael: A personalized luxury magazine-"Metamorphosis"-Based on the premise that perception can change and enrich reality. It would provide new insights to common life activities and consumptions so that they become infused with an element of luxury-making luxury affordable but also accessible-offering a personalized printed pull out based on your needs or interests-the subscriber's inaugual publication-to be followed by tailored e-tools from our site.
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What is your favorite hobby or past time?
Michael: Composing and playing the piano-to me the piano enables me to understand the importance of the moment and to abandon yourself in each moment of the present; two hours pass more quickly than 15 minutes.
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Can you name one accomplishment in your life most people might not know about?
Michael: I am what I guess you may call a "Collage Photographer," mixing collage and digital photographs to create gifts for family members.
I also wrote and performed a song dedicated to my director's new baby.
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Who would you name as the most influential person of mankind up-to-date?
Michael: How about a team? TEAM ATTENTION-these team players agree and teach the paramount need to stay present and put our attention on this moment alone: Eckhart Toll, Deepak Chopra, Kahlil Gibran, and Anthony De Mello S.J.
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Describe one of your long-term goals
Michael: I want to record my music and produce a CD-oh, and one more small item-I want to write a book.
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If you could give the world one piece of advice, what would it be?
Michael: Stop thinking-look around you and listen to yourself-the details will handle themselves. A hand-made life means concentrating yourself in the now.
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Do you love what you do? Why?
Michael: Yes-my job is tailor-made. If my darhma were my hand, my work would be a custom-made glove. The nature of my work affects all aspects and departments of the museum, and blends quiet creativity with social initiatives. I am empowered to cultivate creativity, champion enthusiasm and deepen my talents-this describes not only my work but also my authentic personality.
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