FAQ - Oft Gestellte Fragen
It's actually pronounced Hair.Back to Top
Is it true that you were a German professor at Harvard in the late 1980s?
This is of course ridiculous. I was however a full professor with tenure at Yale University from 1988 to 1992. Previous to that I taught at the Univeristy of Heidelberg in Germany. My courses were restricted to Middle and Low German dialects and 13th century Hessian poetry.Back to Top
I'm too young for Medicare but too old for you to care. - Adapted from Kinky Friedman)Back to Top
I would refer you to Q and A number 10 in this list for the answer to the meaning of life.Back to Top
How many years in a row has the CH Pep Band won a State Championship?
6 (Updated 12-11-09)Back to Top
Is German an easy language to learn? Easier than Spanish?
Yes, speaking German is simply a matter of speaking English with an exaggerated, stereotypical German accent. Lots of spitting and gargling while speaking enhance the convincing illusion of fluency.Back to Top
What is the one piece of advice you would give all students?
My one piece of advice would be this: Don't try to simplify life and its mysteries down to one single thing.Back to Top
Who is your favorite philosopher?
Kevin MalarkeyBack to Top
What are you doing for Spring Break this year?
Contrary to what many believe, I rarely have the time these days to actually go on vacations. When I do I have been known to spend summers in Malibu with my adopted father, Prince Friedrich von Anhalt and his wife Eva Gabor. I spend the hottest days of the summer living on my sailboat on Catalina Island.Back to Top
Were you going to say something about the meaning of life?
If you scrolled down here after reading Q and A number 4 and you are looking for a quick answer to the meaning of life, then you have bigger problems to deal with first.Back to Top
Who is the best drummer you have ever heard or seen?
That would be a tight toss up between Buddy Rich and Grady Rosser. Difficult question to answer.Back to Top
Yes but only the one that I personally have seen and spoken with in the basement of Cascia Hall... Biff is his nameBack to Top
Is it true you were raised by a family of Bigfoots in Oregon?
No. This is a good example of the CH rumor mill in full swing. Here is the true story and you'll see how it has been twisted: I took part in a domestic student exchange program with a very large-footed family in Washington state for one semester in 1984. The host family was very nice but I never quite measured up since I only wear a size 12. They were a very extraordinary family. They lived in the wilderness, they had no actual shelter, they were about 9 feet tall when completely grown, VERY hairy (even the women in the family), and they had a terrible stench which seemed to be an uncontrollable problem for each of them. One more thing - the only pictures I have of this family turned out very grainy and the videos are all very shaky.Back to Top
How long were you active in the Church of Scientology?
I was very active in the C of S up until the time that South Park aired its episode mocking the religion. It was at that point that I realized I had been taught the upper echelon teachings of the faith by an animated child. To attain this knowledge in the normal fashion through the Church of Scientology would have cost me about $200,000 in classes. South Park came as a part of my basic cable package for $35 per month.Back to Top
What exactly does the CH Pep Band stands for, if anything?
The CH Pep Band actually stands against more things than the things we stand for. 1. We are against marching band uniforms, 2. meeting at the exact time that we announce for practices and dinner; 3. we are against organization, 4. schedules, 5. adding woodwinds to the pep band and 6. playing as a group for sports other than football. Of course we have our four core values of "VERITAS, UNITAS, CARITAS and PERCUSSIO" After that we stand for food, fellowship, football and drums. We also stand strongly for whatever might catch our attention at any given moment. Please see the "ANNOUNCEMENTS" link on this site to keep up with that ever changing list.Back to Top
Were you adopted at the age of 35 by Prince Friedrich von Anhalt?
Yes, Prince Friedrich von Anhalt is my legal father. He is a part of the former aristocracy in Germany. He adopted me in 1998. Soooooo... if my father is a Prince, what does that make me? A Duke? A Count? A Prince??? I think maybe I might change my name from Herr to something else...Back to Top