I started bowling when I was about 8 years old. I like it because it’s just fun and I grew up bowling. I like it because it helps me relax, I can bowl with family or friends, or I can come down and bowl by myself if I want to work on something.
I met the woman who is now my wife at the Bryan Stow Fundraiser. I was bowling in the lane next to her and we just started talking to each other while we were bowling. We are expecting a baby next month. Also, when I was growing up, I was in the Junior League and Pat Pratt was my bowling coach. Whenever I’d leave a 10 pin, every time I’d turn around he’d tell me I missed it by this much [Derek holds his thumb and index finger close together], by less than a inch. He’d just hold up his fingers and I’d already know that I’d missed it. It’s just such a fond memory for me.
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It’s just fun, you can hang out with your family and friends. I’ve known Ron and Willie for my whole life. It’s just a fun, good place to go.