Q&A with Lou

Growing up: I was born and grew up in Pittsburgh, PA.  I'm the middle kid in a family of seven. I have 5 sisters and a brother.

Getting into radio: When I was a kid, before our vacation trips I would ask my sisters, brother, and parents, their favorite songs. Then I would record them onto a cassette made it a request show and play it during our trip. I loved it and had the radio bug. (and still, do)

Career highlights: I was hired as the first-morning show host of a brand new radio station that went on the air in February 2000.

Funny radio story: I was out of radio for about 7 years. Then I got a part-time weekend air shift. My parents paid me a surprise visit that weekend. My mom wanted to get some cassettes to record the show. I told her, it's been years since I've done this, that I'll make a lot of mistakes and mess up. She said I know, that's what I want to record.

One person in history you would like to meet: Nikola Tesla

3 dinner guests: Roberto Clemente, Robin Williams, and Mary Lou Retton

Favorite singer or group: Elton John, Billie Holiday, Jim Croce, Elvis, Rolling Stones... Love the 60's and the 70's music.

Favorite TV shows: I really don't watch much TV. Sports, football and baseball, and once in a while “Ancient Aliens”.

Words to live by: Don't sweat the little things, laugh, and always try to be kind to everyone

Favorite food: Anything but cottage cheese and rice

Beverage of choice: Coffee and ice tea and water

Hobbies: Listen to music, being outdoors and photography

Greatest fear: Heights

Charity of choice: “Make a Wish”

Something about you that would surprise Sunny 106 listeners: I grew up in Pittsburgh. I worked at a concession stand in 3 Rivers Stadium. I'm a Dallas Cowboys fan.