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@tokuno

You ever attended a Yankees World Series game?
No, the tickets were always WAY to expensive.

Where do you like to bat in the lineup?
Lead off. I know my strike zone so get lots of walks. In my younger days, I was pretty fast so the SB thing was a joy for me.

Your preferred fielding position & why?
Pitcher. The mano a mano dynamic is what makes baseball (for me) a thing of beauty. Otherwise, first base.

Did you ever question your instrument or career choice, and consider something else?
I've always loved the tuba. If I didn't do this, I have no other marketable skills; I'd probably be dead.

Favorite performance venue or one you'd most like to experience but haven't yet? (excluding Yankee Stadium)
I love playing the Paramount in Oakland; I haven't played there in years. I would have loved to play ONE concert in the Hollywood Bowl.

. . . Preferred sousaphone make and model?
In My day - the 20K. If I bought one now, 40K NO QUESTION.

@MiBrassFS

Cannoli - NOW, probably only two. 20 years ago, 4+, EASILY!

@Tim Jackson

If I have to perform that note, I do a LOT of low note playing, ie Rochuts 15vb,for a couple weeks before that. I do it on an empty stomach (no eating before hand) and using the "Tommy Johnson, one lip" approach, it pops right out. Watch how Fenstermacher does it, he's an EXPERT!!!