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1. Where did you grow up? How did you like it? I grew up near Nantes (in the west of France) with my parents and my 2 older brothers. Although they were sometimes mean to me, like any sibling, most of the time, I had a lot of fun playing with them and now that we all live so far apart and that I only see them a few times a years, I really miss them. Nantes is an hour away from the ocean so I used to go there very often. I spent every holiday at my grandparents’ house on the coast with my brothers and cousins, I have the best memories from that time. 2. Where do you live now? How do you like it? I’ve been living in Paris (well, 10 meters away from it so it’s like I’m living in Paris haha) for 2 and a half years now. I came here for my studies. It was tough to leave my family behind at first but I now have awesome friends here and I don’t think I’ll be going back to live in Nantes soon. But then again, I don’t know what the future holds for me so we’ll see! I don’t love this city during the week, people are always stressed and in a rush but when the weekend comes and I go walking around town, and see the nice architecture and the monuments and parks, that’s when I enjoy it most. One of the downsides is that it’s very difficult (if not impossible) to find a place in Paris where you hear birds instead of cars, I miss nature when I’m here. However, there are a lot of concerts here which also makes me want to stay! 3. How do you like to spend your free time? Seeing my friends ; listening to some music and attending concerts (I’ve been to 109 concerts since 2007 to this day, I couldn’t live without going to see my favorites artists performing on stage) ; watching tv shows (I watch way too many of them if you ask me…) and movies ; and cooking (when I find the motivation to do it) . 4. How do you spend your NOT free time? (School, work, etc?) I am studying to become (not sure how to translate it so I’ll just put it like that) a preschool teacher (although I am most likely to work in a daycare than in a preschool). I’m currently doing a 6 months internship in an English speaking preschool which is basically the kind of place where I'd like to work after I graduate (hopefully) next July. The kids are 2-4 years old, some of them are adorable, others not so much, but I really like all those tiny humans anyway, they are always so happy and naive :) 5. What makes you happy? My family and friends ; cats but most of all seeing my little cat (18 years old) every time I go back to my parents’ place (which is about every 2 months) ; Music ; Going to concerts ; YOU ; Taking Naps ; Good food.

Made my way down here, so why not :) 1) Where did you grow up? How did you like it? Long Island, NY. Was a fun quiet low-key childhood. Much time spent with church family and family at home. There was barely times when we were not doing anything! 2) Where do you live now? How do you like it? I rent an apartment for Mon-Fri during the semester in Queens, NY. I generally like it, some independence, living with a roommate who is like a brother (and introduced me to your music) are all good experiences. I always pig out when I go home for the weekend though ;) 3) How do you like to spend your free time? I'm a sport junkie so going to any sporting event will get me going! If not, just time spent with my church family or family is just as fine as well. 4) Not Free Time Currently a student at Fordham University. It's interesting to study communications :) 5) What makes you happy Good music and a circle of friends and family that are always there for me

You forgot to mention how AWESOME you are! So, I just did that for you.

Chris Derbidge

1. Where did you grow up? How did you like it? I grew up in the Suburbs of Salt Lake City. I had a lot of good friends, a field to ride our dirt bikes in, and all the geeky home electronics. We were the first to own a VCR and Atari 2600. It made our house the place for all kids to hang out. I also had 8 brothers and 1 little sister. 2. Where do you live now? How do you like it? I live in Salt Lake City, UT, in a cul-de-sac behind the scoreboard of the Bee’s Stadium Base Ball Field. I love where I live! Our neighbors are amazing! We have street parties many times a year, and the Ball Field always helps them out with Fireworks over our homes. There are a lot of great restaurants nearby; pretty much, within a mile to every kind of cuisine imaginable. We frequent the Taco Carts at lunch near by for some awesome $3 traditional Mexican Carne burritos! On the 24th of July, we always have a street party with a few live bands. Maybe one day, we could talk Kina and Jesse into performing! ;) 3. How do you like to spend your free time? In the GYM first thing in the morning is the BEST! But I cannot train with anyone other than my son, and even then, it is with headphones on and hitting it hard for an hour. I need that me time to myself. It sets the stage for the rest of my day. Without it, I am a mess. I also love traveling, scuba diving, and building things. Last summer I built the most amazing adult sized Tree House! 4. How do you spend your NOT free time? (School, work, etc?) I am a Sr. Software Architect for HP Enterprise Services, in the health care division. I work from home, which is why I am always on-line. My on-line friends are my coffee breaks and office social network. 5. What makes you happy? My wife and my kids are my dream come true. They are amazing, and I would do anything for them.

Chris Derbidge

1. Where did you grow up? How did you like it? I grew up in Aiea, Hawaii. It's been a good home with friends and family nearby. 2. Where do you live now? How do you like it? At the current moment, I'm at home for the summer. I'm a college student and I normally am at the University of Portland. Sadly, I haven't been able to really explore Portland and experience what it has to offer. School takes up a lot of my time... 3. How do you like to spend your free time? Being with my girlfriend, listening to music, hanging out with friends, playing video games, and watching youtube. 4. How do you spend your NOT free time? (School, work, etc?) School mostly 5. What makes you happy? Spending time with my girlfriend, she goes to school here in Hawaii so most of the year I don't get to be with her. Also, thanks for the shoutout in your Ho Hey video :) Oh and if you ever come to Hawaii, pleaseee come in the summer time or when I'm home for christmas break!

Yup! That was a really cool idea! It's definitely interesting to know where all the other Patrons come from and what they do in their free/not free time. I'm happy every time when a new comment was added. Thanks to everyone! :)

Sorry this is so late. 1. Where did you grow up? How did you like it? I grew up in San Jose, CA. I loved it, being with friends and family all the time who I've grown up with. 2. Where do you live now? How do you like it? I live in Riverbank, CA. It's quiet, right now, it's quite warm, but it doesn't have a ton of active places. Since I lived in SoCal of a good 2 years then had to move back, it's definitely a debbie downer, especially without a beach within 15 minutes. I think I've come accustomed to SoCal life and perfect weather. I hope to be back within the next year. 3. How do you like to spend your free time? Sadly online with friends or watching movies at home. I don't have tons of friends in this area. If I wanted to hang out with my close friends I have to drive an hour in a half to two hours. So it's easier to go online with them. 4. How do you spend your NOT free time? (School, work, etc?) Lately it's been searching for a job and updating and running fansofkina and trying to workout and eat better. 5. What makes you happy? My family and friends are my everything and Music. Without those three I can not survive.

Only a pleasure kina. Turns out your dad and I both love Hermann Hesse :D

Nathan Maingard

This is officially one of my favorite things of all time. I can't tell you how cool it is to get to know you all a little better. I can't wait to do another one of these. Thank you all for sharing with me!

Sorry Kina, a little late to the party!! :) 1. Where did you grow up? How did you like it? Perth, Western Australia. Love it, seriously the best place to live :) 2. Where do you live now? How do you like it? Still in Perth. Love it, seriously the best place to live haha You need to visit here! 3. How do you like to spend your free time? Hangin with my wife Jessie, daughter Kina (she's 20 months old now - I sent you a photo a while back and informed you of the name borrowing/theft haha), fam, friends, playing basketball, uke, watching tv shows. Don't have enough free time though 4. How do you spend your NOT free time? (School, work, etc?) I have my own business as a graphic designer... i design stuff... :) 5. What makes you happy? God, my little family (getting a whole lot bigger tho with identical twin boys next month!!), friends, design, coffee, food, basketball, music

1. Where did you grow up? How did you like it? - Australia - Canada - Australia ... could I ask for anything better?! 2. Where do you live now? How do you like it? - By the beachside in Australia with my beautiful wife :-) 3. How do you like to spend your free time? - eating out with friends, and watching youtube/twitch 4. How do you spend your NOT free time? (School, work, etc?) - work takes up a good 60 hrs a week :-) 5. What makes you happy? - Having tickets to your Brisbane show :-)

1) Grew up in San Francisco. Fun fact, my family and I moved to, I think Houston for a few months when I was really young, but it was too hot so we moved back, haha. 2) I currently live in San Francisco and I love it! Wish it were a few degrees warmer occasionally, but the city is beautiful and there's always something to do. 3) I wish I were more productive with my free time, but I usually just play basketball or surf the web. I've been trying to learn some photoshop and programming on and off as well. I do hope to pick up a guitar and start learning soon though! 4) I spend my not free time going to school just across the bay from home. Go Bears! 5) I'm happy when I'm hanging with my friends, listening to music, playing basketball, eating good food, watching funny videos, and some times being lazy.

Sorry I'm so late to the party! Here're my answers: 1. Where did you grow up? How did you like it? I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. I love it here! There's so much diversity in everything!: food, people, etc. And the weather is never too extreme; rarely too cold or too hot. 2. Where do you live now? How do you like it? Still live in the same general area. I've traveled a bunch, but never lived outside the SF Bay Area. I still love it, but traffic, especially where I live, is horrible. That's probably the biggest issue for me. 3. How do you like to spend your free time? My favorite thing is spending time with my friends; to me, the company is as important as what we're doing. I love movies and music. I don't think life would be complete without music. 4. How do you spend your NOT free time? (School, work, etc?) I worked in the Software industry since graduating from college, but am about to start a new, exciting adventure! I'm now a CrossFit trainer and am actively looking for a location to start my own gym. Hooray! :) 5. What makes you happy? Spending time with friends makes me happy. I also love seeing people do kind things for others. I need to make a better effort to do that myself. A good song can also be an awesome mood-enhancer. And, of course, Kina-time does a pretty job of making me happy, too! :)

Jumping in late, but this is a perpetual fresh canvas, isn't it? Here are my answers. 1. I grew up in the San Fernando, bouncing from Glendale to Burbank. Yes, I grew up with a significant amount of smog and concrete, but how fortunate it is to grow up in a city with Griffith Park (observatory, merry go round), amazing amusement parks, and a beach. SO many memories in my childhood. 2. I now live in West Toluca Lake, a few blocks away from Aroma coffee shop and all the cake I'll ever desire, and a mere five minutes away from work, which is where I practically live. My cat really owns the apartment. 3. My free time is spent in the same world as work, music, live music, live theatre, photography, and artist coaching. For most of the year, I'm on the hunt for the next greatest performer, next band, next artist, while building up what I think is great competition in quality to the Third Street Promenade, our street performer program. It's mostly music based, but I find myself leaving my desk at the end of a long day only to spend a few hours watching one of my performers outside and immersing myself in what they're doing. 4. I'm lucky in that my work blends into my free time, a life spent in live entertainment. It's a good thing I get paid for it, especially when I get the occasional validation for booking you on the big stage while driving the rest of the program. 5. What makes me happy...helping those who have never had support or selfless attention directed towards them, helping people - be they fans or artists - realize their dreams, connecting people in unexpected ways, creating something beautiful from nothing. Thank you for asking these questions of everyone, and thank you for giving everyone such a unique way of connecting with you. I was a fan long before we met and have created new fans long since your performance here. You are inspiring a lot of people.

1. Where did you grow up? How did you like it? In France, though I want to move on now and see the world. 2. Where do you live now? How do you like it? Still in France, different part. 3. How do you like to spend your free time? Internet, video games and vaccations. 4. How do you spend your NOT free time? (School, work, etc?) I'm a project management consultant. 5. What makes you happy? Life as a whole, living through experiences.