By Scoop Malinowski Status: ATP no. 58. Won Dallas Open 67 76 76 vs John Isner to become first Chinese player to win an ATP title. Ht: 6-0 Wt: 176 DOB: October 14, 1999 In: Hangzhou, China First Tennis Memory: I started tennis with losing weight when I was five-six …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: Actor most famous for the role of Paulie “Walnuts” Gualtieri on the HBO show “The Sopranos.” DOB: July 29, 1942 ( – July 8, 2022) In: Brooklyn, NY Hobbies/Interests: I love to play the horses – a lot. I love to chase the ladies – a …
Read More »Biofile Tim Ryan Interview
By Scoop MalinowskiLegendary sports broadcasting titan who has worked for NBC, CBS and FOX. In 50 years Tim has covered thirty sports in twenty countries, announcing three Stanley Cup Finals in the 1970s, NFL football with John Madden, US Open tennis with John McEnroe and Mary Carillo and many world …
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By Scoop MalinowskiStatus: Sports broadcaster. DOB: March 22, 1952 In: Queens, NY Childhood Heroes: Baseball hero – Mickey Mantle. Also I liked Willie Mays, Hank Aaron and Sandy Koufax. Hobbies/Interests: Reading. Movies, especially old movies. Hanging out with my kids. Favorite Movies: Casablanca. King Kong. Double Indemnity. Shane. Duck Soup. …
Read More »Biofile Daniel Anderson Interview
By Scoop MalinowskiStatus: Artist. Mixed media (sculpted canvas) & installations. www.danielandersonart.com ; info@dvande.com for inquiries/commissions.Resides: Montclair, NJ. Inspirations: Dali, Picasso, Boccioni, Duchamp & Pollock.Last Book read: The $12 Million Stuffed Dollar Shark: The Curious Economics of Contemporary Art.Favorite Person: Richard Branson – favorite biographical story, mission and mindset as well. First Famous Person You Met or Encountered: Cuba Gooding Jr. …
Read More »Biofile Derek Jeter Interview
By Scoop Malinowski My Biofile interviews with Derek Jeter, starting in 1994 when he played for Columbus and the Biofile updates which we did over the years at Yankee Stadium. This is my first interview with Derek Jeter who at the time was playing AAA with the Columbus Clippers in 1994. …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: Former English singer, songwriter, performer. Founding member of group Wham! DOB: June 25, 1963 (Died Dec. 25, 2016) In: East Finchley, Great Britain First Music Memory: The first record I bought was Carly Simon. I played the violin as a kid. I wasn’t any good because …
Read More »Biofile Novak Djokovic Interview
By Scoop Malinowski Status: ATP World No 1 ranked player, winner of 20 Grand Slam titles and 38 Masters Series titles. Also finished as year end world no. 1 for seven years, an all time tennis record. Ht: 6-2 Wt: 176DOB: May 22 1987 In: Belgrade, Serbia(Note: This interview with …
Read More »Biofile Steven Stamkos Interview
By Scoop Malinowski Status: Tampa Bay Lightning captain and center. NHL leader in goals scored in 2010 and 2012. Has played in seven All Star Games. HT: 6-foot-0 WT: 176 pounds DOB: Feb. 7, 1990 In: Markham, Ontario Hockey Inspirations: “I’d probably say my dad. He was the one who …
Read More »Biofile Kai-Li Ma Interview
By Scoop Malinowski Status: Model and owner of Mopsi The Uni Pig fashion line. Born in: Hamburg, Germany Residence: Montreal, Quebec Childhood Dream: I think I’m living my childhood dream. I just wanted to be a kid with money and live by the water and drive a sick Jeep and …
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