(Photos by Christi Mathis)
February 22, 2012
Ten questions with ... Clancy White
Job on campus/department you work in: A.V. (Arena) Technician/Student Center
How long at SIU Carbondale: 13 years
Hometown: Du Quoin
When you were a youngster, what did you want to be when you grew up? A cowboy
People don’t know that you … Sing and play guitar
If you could choose another profession, what would it be and why? An airline pilot. I love to travel, speed, gadgets and people.
What was the first “album” you ever bought, and was it an LP, 8-track or CD? “Meet the Monkees” LP.
If you could pick an actor/actress to play you in a movie, who would you pick and why? Nathan Fillion -- strong, witty and ruggedly handsome.
What is one random fact about you? I was an Air Force sergeant.
What is your favorite food and why? Cheeseburger with everything. It has meat, vegetables, dairy and whole grain all rolled into one dish. It’s almost a food group.
Who has inspired you, and how? My wife, Kristy. To know her is to know how.
What is your pet peeve? People who speak to you but never…… (complete a sentence.)
Favorite cartoon character? Why? Jonny Quest: travels all over the world solving mysteries and destroying evil. Plus, he gets to use the latest high-tech gadgets and he never gets hurt. Wow, that also sounds like Scooby Doo!