25 Things you may or may not have known about... - Derrick

1. I apparently picked up a book on dinosaurs when I was three years old and started reading it, shocking my parents. - Derrick

2. I’m 5’10” and have crazy hang-ups about my average height, probably because my father is 6’4” and my brother is 6’2” - Derrick

3. My only brother is autistic. - Derrick

4. I once had a girlfriend for four days when I was in college. We only made out, and obviously wasn't for me. We're still friends, BTW. - Derrick

5. I hate avocado. Like, HATE. - Derrick

6. I learned how to cook by watching my grandmother in Memphis, TN. - Derrick

7. Between the ages of 16 and 22, I attempted suicide seven times. - Derrick

8. My favorite article of clothing is unwashed raw Levi’s 501s. I rarely wear anything else. - Derrick

9. My second favorite article of clothing is vintage western shirts. I rarely wear anything else. - Derrick

10. In a big crowd of people is when I feel the most alone. - Derrick

11. I love robots. - Derrick

BROODING HOTTIE! - Sparky, lurking

12. I sang in my grandfather’s church in the summers when we were dropped off. And not just in the choir; solo, bitches. - Derrick

13. The last two to three years have been the best and happiest of my entire 35. - Derrick

14. I shoot basketball left handed. - Derrick

15. I don’t like using public restrooms. - Derrick

16. I love to do laundry. - Derrick

17. I don’t shave my face on a regular basis. - Derrick

HOW CAN YOU HATE AVOCADO!?!?!! ITS THE BEST THING EVER! - Sparky, lurking

18. I’ve never been in a long-term relationship. - Derrick

19. I inherently think that people are good and wish that people would put aside their differences for the sake of harmony. Something to be said for compromise. - Derrick

20. My mother’s death is the most traumatic thing that has ever happened to me; I’ve realized you never get *over* it, you just try and get *through* it. - Derrick

21. I was addicted to Tylenol PM in college for over a year and took one every night accompanied by a hot bath and a cold beverage. I finally stopped when I realized I was waking up groggy and unproductive. - Derrick

22. I lost my virginity at 19 and it was awful. - Derrick

23. I’ve only been hung over once in my life and it was in the last six months. - Derrick

24. I’m insecure about a lot of things, but am confident in the fact that I believe I can write anyone under the table. - Derrick

25. I think the Porsche 911 is one of the most beautifully designed things in the world, and I’ve wanted one since I was nine years old. - Derrick

(26: Sparky needs to settle down.) - Derrick

"unwashed raw Levi’s 501s. I rarely wear anything else" .. so I´m assuming you only have one pair ? ;) Srsly tho, beautifully honest list, friend ! Reads like a novel :) - ɯɥøq sɐɯoɥʇ

<3 - Yolanda from NoiseRiver

Thomas, I think I have 7 pairs of the Levi's. Gotta rotate 'em. And thanks. - Derrick

:) Thank you for sharing. Very interesting! - Rochelle

Wonderful share, Derrick. Most of those things I did not know about you, but I do now. Makes you more awesome. :) - WoH: Minding her Botts

Thanks, Rochelle! Glad to see you back on the FF scene. - Derrick

I WILL NOT SETTLE DOWN. I AM UN-SETTLED. WITHOUT SETTLE. - Sparky, lurking

Your transparency is incredibly inspiring, Handsome. I'm so glad I get to be a part of reading this too. Thank you. - felicious

Derrick, it's hit-and-miss! - Rochelle

#5 sorry you don't like avocados...#14 then i'm forcing you RIGHT on the dribble....#20 i'm DREADING the same thing for my mom and dad...#25 the 911 is a a beautiful machine, no question...Very nice list, D! good stuff.... - Live4Emma (L4S)

Wonderful list - thanks for sharing. Big ups on the avocado hate :) - Maria Niles

Thanks everyone. I don't think I intentionally meant to open up in the way that I did, but the bulk of my demons have been put to rest, and I'm really in a good spot now. Can only get better. - Derrick

Thanks Derrick! - Carlos Ayala

Brilliant D, we <3 ya. - Nicholas Kreidberg

Love you dude. Thanks for the list. - The Fat Oracle

One of these days we're going to hang out just so I can bask in your Derrickness. - Hookuh Tinypants

...dude, it's been a pleasure to learn a little bit more about you. :) - JA Castillo

#2 really speaks to me. I am 5'11'' with a brother who is 6'4" and a father who was 6'2". I used to always complain about being too short. Then I started hanging out with people who were 5'8" and got over it. - Derek Coward

What is it about dinosaur books and small children? I started with them too. - Kevykev

Me too, Kevykev. In fact, I still have a book my parents had made for me where I go on an adventure with a dinosaur. They basically had my name put in for the main character. - James Ferguson

I love #13 and thanks for sharing, Derrick! You're a lot of fun and I hope Tad and I get to hang out with you someday. - Lindsay

:)) - Anna Haro

Great list Derrick, thanks for sharing! I might have to do one of these myself :) - Penny

Yay! I love these! - Lainie

On one side of the family, I'm the shortest. On the other side, I'm one of the taller ones... at 5'1". - Penguin

You're one of my favourite Feedies, thanks for sharing this list :D - Bec Rowe @d0tski

Derrick, speechless, almost, amazing, thanks :) - Nicola Quinn

Wow. wow @ #7 - that is rough. One of my close friends is on number 3 for her. She scares me. I totally agree about #20. My dad left suddenly 4.5 years ago and it feel like yesterday and the pain never subsides. Thanks for sharing. A great example of transparency. - Amani

Much enjoyed Derrick! Thanks for sharing! - Just Katie

Thanks again, everyone, I'm flattered and humbled your thoughts. - Derrick

So now that we know you hate avocado (btw Guac is AMAZING) -- what is your favorite food/drink? - Grant Gochnauer

My nephew is autistic too. <3 #25: me too me too!!! I must point out every Porsche I see and I melt a little whenever it's a 911. - Carmen wBabby

Love learning these little details about you D. - Michelle Jones

Finally! - Mona Nomura

I absolutely love all the comments intertwined with your 25. LOL - Melissa

..and naturally your 25, of course. :) - Melissa

I'm with you on #15...I will wait 10+ hours until I get home from the office before using the restroom. - Sally - Skyrimmin' It

Just now reading this - can't be on FF much during most days. We could be brothers Derrick. - iTad

I'm also with you on the height thing Derrick eugh. Don't let it get to ya though, 5'10's as tall as anyone needs to be. At least, that's what I tell myself - Mo Kargas

excellent list dude! - Pete D

thanks for sharing man - every bit as awesome as i expected it would be (as soon as i hit send i realized that awesome was a weird word choice - u know what i mean tho) - Marco(aureliusmaximus)

Hey Derrick, the next time you are up in the Bay Area, I'll get you a ride in a 911. Plus there are a bunch of car crazy guys I know that are usually happy to talk cars. - jho

Fantastic list, Derrick! Re: #7, sorry your life sucked so much ass. I'm sure I'm not alone when I say that I'm glad none of your attempts succeeded. - Jeanine W.

triple like!!! - The Real sofarsoShawn

How did I miss this? - Shevonne

#20 is my favorite. - Shevonne