Everyone was always asking me questions because I was so tall. Buying clothes was the hardest part. I had to get a suit and that was special-ordered. It cost my parents $400.

It's a better commuting bike. It's got everything for the urban environment: fenders to keep water from your clothes, a suspension T-post, suspension fork for comfort, a back-rack, integrated urban lock, front and rear lights, and 24 gears. And the handlebars are raised to sit you upright, which means you lose some leverage, but you see traffic better and it gives you exercise without horrible pain.

I know I have to improve my offense - my jump shot and my moves in the post. I feel comfortable with where my defense is, but my scoring has to get better.

I saw what they did with their big man as far as teaching him and helping him gain weight and get stronger. Coach Huggins has gotten a lot of players to the NBA. I think he can get another one there.

We will employ about 20 local employees. We're still taking applications for salespeople and laborers. Applications can be picked up at the Chamber of Commerce office or City Hall.

Designers have always shown outlandish and exuberant clothes, but that hasn't always translated to the streets.