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Daniel Skousen, 23, of Corning, runs errands around town after a morning shift at the city pool where he is a lifeguard. He likes interacting with the community, but thinks being an NBA star would be cooler.

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    Daniel Skousen

    Name: Daniel Skousen

    Age: 23

    Family: My wife Paige Skousen.

    City of residence: Corning

    Occupation: I'm a student and a life guard at the city pool.

    Favorite part of the job: Interacting with the community.

    What part of your job would you gladly give up? Standing in the heat.

    What do you like most about Corning? The closeness in the community.

    What would you like to change in Corning? Having the theater remodeled and opened.

    What is the closest you've been to a famous person? Meeting the band "Kiss."

    Tell us about a life changing experience: Traveling and doing service for people in Peru.

    If you were granted one wish, what would you wish for? To be an NBA star.

    Who do you most admire and why? Our church's president Gordon B. Hinckley because of his leadership skills and spirituality.

    What are your favorite places to go in the area? Paskenta and the Sacramento River.

    What was your first job? Working at a car wash in Red Bluff.

    If you were a superhero, what would your power be? Invisibility

    What's something you can't live without? My religious beliefs.

    What is the best advice you've ever received? Don't go to bed mad, given to me by my Grandpa Cox.

    Do you have any pet peeves? Not having a made bed when I go to bed.

    Describe yourself in three words: Trustworthy, humorous, smart-alecky.

    How do you unwind? Taking a bath.

    Hobbies/interests: Fishing, basketball, shooting.

    Where do you get your news? The Corning Observer and talk radio.

    What's your favorite thing to do on a rainy day? Watch movies.

    What is your dream job? To be a fishing guide.

    What are some of your fondest memories? Camping with my dad.

    Favorite book: The Scriptures.

    What are your favorite foods? Enchiladas

    If you were a vegetable, what would you be and why: Spinach so no one would eat me.

    Favorite music: County

    If you were reincarnated as an animal, what would you be and why? A blue whale because they're so big no one messes with them.

    What's your guilty pleasure? No comment!

    What quality in people do you most admire? Leadership

    What was your favorite toy as a child? My bike.

    Favorite superhero? "Ninja Turtles"

    Favorite television show: "Bones"

    Worst television show: "The Biggest Loser"

    Favorite movie: Anything with Chris Forley.

    Worst movie ever made: "Gamer"

    Worst fear: To have something bad happen to my family.


    Contact Cindy Monroe at 824-5464 or cmonroe@tcnpress.com.


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