Paul F LaportaPaul F. LaPorta was born and raised in Flushing, New York, home of the New York Mets, but is an avid Yankee fan. He was an advertising consultant, and currently retired. Some of his other passions are music, songwriting, cooking, and horticulture. Pal also has a great love for animals, and hopes someday to create a sanctuary for these wonderful beings who are homeless or abused. He enjoys fitness, and you can find him working out daily in the local gym. He has an Associate in Applied Science degree, and also a Bachelor of Science degree, in which he graduated with honors, Summa Cum Laude. Paul is also a member of Psi Chi, the international Honor Society in Psychology. A Stroke of ILL Fate is Paul's memoir and is currently working on his sequel. He will also launch a book of poetry in the near future. Read More Read Less