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This interest in movies is not an out-of-the-blue pipe dream. For many years he has been friends with and says he has learned much from such actor pals as David Schwimmer. He credits the local director, teacher and actress Joyce Piven with "giving me the basics" and he has for some time been taking acting lessons with Doug McDade, a longtime ensemble member of Shattered Globe Theatre.

In 2009, All Pro, Former Chicago Bear, Jerry Azumah and I attended a charity event at the House of Blues for President Bill Clinton. During our visit with the former White House resident, President Clinton said something that would stick with me forever. He mentioned contributions from American households comprise 75% of all giving to nonprofits every year. I looked at my friend and event co-chair, Jerry and smiled knowing the work we did for the Azumah Student Assistance Program (ASAP) that included small donations from our tight and influential network, was a piece of that 75% and our efforts were a part of a bigger picture. A picture that includes over 1,300 listed charities in the Chicagoland area alone!

It's been an honor to have been asked to co-host events for The President of the United States over the last couple years (click here to see a clip), and I am excited to pass along the invitation to his 50th Birthday Party right here in our great hometown of Chicago w/performances by Jennifer Hudson, OK Go & Herbie Hancock! Click here for info! See you there!

Update: here's another event with president's visit- my long time friend alexi giannoulias along w/ president obama will be at the palmer house on august 5th.. for info & tickets, click here! No matter...

  I just got back from the white house holiday party!  Here’s my a picture of me in front of the white house Christmas tree in the “blue room” wishing you and your family a very happy holiday season...