Born: 23:32, August 13, 1949, Waldo General Hospital (Osteopathic), Seattle, Washington.
Named for his paternal and maternal grandfathers. His first name is the paternal grandfather's middle name. His middle name is the maternal grandfather's first name. Given the choice, he'd prefer paternal's first and maternal's middle, which just happens to be you know who.
Attended Northgate Elementary, Wilson Junior High, Thompson Junior High, and Ingraham High Schools (Class of 1967) in Seattle.
Learned to play alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, clarinet, bassoon, and tried his best to learn the piano.
Flunked out of Eastern Washington State College (later to be raised to university level), Cheney, Washington, Spring 1968.
Enlisted in United States Air Force Summer 1968. Earned Air Force Commendation Medal for meritorious service in Thailand from 1970 to 1971. Served admirably at Fort Myers, VA; Andrews AFB, MD; Laredo AFB, TX; Takhli RTAFB and Udorn RTAFB, Thailand; Dyess AFB, TX; McClellan AFB, CA; Sheppard AFB, TX; and, finally, Little Rock AFB, AR.
Attended Edmonds Community and Highland Community Colleges and the University of Puget Sound, all on the soggy side of the Cascade Mountains in Washington. Does not possess, nor was ever granted, any degree or certificate of graduation.
Has worked as a library page, clerk-typist, power production technician, word processor, administrative assistant, typesetter, data entry specialist, customer service rep, collector, accounts receivable clerk, and finally truck driver.
Married, August 15, 1974; one child, boy (Not named for anyone in particular, but since his father carries the name of an OT prophet, it seemed appropriate the boy have one, too, although the boy's prophet does not have a book; or, it could be said the boy is named after a favorite John Wayne character in a movie made in 1949.), born February, 1976.
Diagnosed borderline bipolar and hypertriglyceridemia, but otherwise in fairly good health.
Tall (6'5"), big (270 lbs.), hirsute, 50% Swedish, acrophobic, and gay. With all those terrific attributes, what were you expecting Flann O'Brien?