Employee Spotlight: Derek Allen
If you could have dinner with any fictional character, who would it be?
"Austin Powers"
What’s the weirdest food you’ve ever tried — and would you eat it again?
"Rocky mountain oysters. I had no idea what they were. Now that I know – NO!"
What’s a silly talent or party trick you can do?
"I know a great card trick, but I’m most famous for my “Chinese elbow trick”. The trick involves balancing coins on your elbow and then capturing them in your hand as you quickly move your elbow and the coins remain “suspended in air”. When I was younger, I managed to capture 63 pennies at one time."
What was your favorite cartoon growing up?
"Probably Scooby Doo or Tom and Jerry. I was always rooting for that cat to catch that dang mouse!"
If you had to be stuck in a movie universe for a week, which one would you choose?
“Into the Wild directed by Sean Penn or Wild with Reese."
If you could instantly be amazing at one game or sport, which one would it be?
"Solo sport: Competitive downhill mountain biking. Team sport: Baseball (only because I stink at it now)."