- Lost a piece of his pinkie finger in an accident while exiting an elevator in an NYC building.
- Earned a doctorate degree at NY Theological Seminary and taught theology for St Johns University.
- Became a father at age 50.
- At age 10 snuck into Lionel Hampton's dressing room and waited to meet him following his performance at Brighton Beach Baths, Brooklyn, NY.
- In 1977 played on Chuck Mangione's fugal horn while shopping for a trumpet at Manny's Music store, 48th Street NYC.
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