Clint Dantinne.com
In a way, my life has been a pursuit to accomplish many childhood dreams. I have had so many great experiences and dreams that came true with hard work and fortunate circumstances... living and working at Disney World, working in radio and television, meeting George Lucas at his Skywalker Ranch, skydiving, traveling to various places in the world - the list could just go on and on. I enjoy going on day trips, especially on my motorcycle. Life is good.
Born and raised in Pennsylvania south of Philadelphia in a town called Marcus Hook, I came from a typical working class family. I am the oldest of two brothers and a sister. My dad worked full-time and attended college while I was a boy. The family later moved to the State of Delaware when I was 12 years old. Life was an adventure as a kid.
Friends and colleagues consider me transparently sincere. I believe that strong mental force and faith can conquer many of the adversities faced in life. I also believe accountability is important for every person. The saying 'count your blessings' is essential to healthy thinking. I am very thankful to live in 21st century America. Without a doubt, I have had my share of trials and tribulations on life's highway. Hard times can either strengthen character or lead to defeat. Solving problems and overcoming obstacles gives me satisfaction.
Overall wellness is important to me. What I now self-implement for much improved quality of life has been learned not only from scientific discoveries in health, but through personal trial and error succession and observation of others mistakes. I neither consume alcoholic beverages nor smoke. I do not participate in reckless behaviors that may endanger me or others. I maintain a healthy high-protein low-carbohydrate diet, exercise regularly, and think positive by means of daily meditation techniques. With this lifestyle, I am proud to announce being medication-free! I believe that maturity comes from seeking wisdom and engaging in life-long learning.
The people I admire most are the greatest contributors to society. In particular I like Steven Spielberg, Walt Disney, Jim Henson, Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Edison, Ronald Reagan, Michael Landon, and George Lucas. It was a thrill to once be just feet away from astronaut and pioneer Buzz Aldrin as he described his trip to the moon in 1969. The fictional character of Ben Cartwright of the TV show Bonanza has been a great mentor. Heroes are people that demonstrate courage, wisdom, integrity, and character in their daily lives.
- Involvement in civic and church groups including membership in New Castle County Chamber of Commerce and National Association of Broadcasters
- Motorcycle Riding [PHOTO]
- Dog enthusiast (currently have a beagle [PHOTO] that my sister named "Piggy")
- Experienced skydiving several times [PHOTO], hot air ballooning [PHOTO], skiing, horseback riding, sail boating [PHOTO], bungee launch [PHOTO], and even hung off the edge of the Grand Canyon [PHOTO]
- Piloted a small Cessna airplane over northern Delaware on September 6, 2003
- Saw two NASA Space Shuttle launches
- Traveling domestic & international (visited England, Norway, Canada, Mexico and over half of the 50 states including Hawaii and most major U.S. cities)
- Museum and historical architecture enthusiast
- Reading (especially biographies, motivational and self-help books)
- Writing
- Photography - Digital SLR and 35mm
- Chosen to represent region with one other girl for the Fall 1990 Walt Disney World College Program
- Saw actor Dom DeLuise and the filming area of Cannonball Run II at Old Tucson movie studios on July 8, 1983 [PHOTO]; Visited Old Tucson again on March 11, 1993 [PHOTO]
- Met Hulk Hogan in 1985 and again in 2006 [PHOTO]
- Filmed in a crowd scene for Rocky V; saw Sylvester Stallone in 1990
- Sat in on the 'Nut Hut' radio show with John Lander & Danny Bonaduce on Eagle 106, Philadelphia in March 1992
- Attended one of the many historic 20th century world gatherings, a Billy Graham Crusade at Philadelphia's Veterans Stadium in June 1992 [PHOTO]
- Played in the Celebrity Softball Challenge as a local radio personality at Wilmington's Frawley Stadium in September 1996
- Sailed on the Tall Ships as a member of the news media from the Port of Wilmington in 1999 [PHOTO]
- Attended Results 2000 in Philadelphia with speakers Anthony Robbins, Joan Lunden, Brian Tracy, Sanford Botkin, and Donald Trump [PHOTO]
- Attended as a member of the news media a national political convention 2000 in Philadelphia; got to either meet or see all major news reporters and anchors including politicians and former Presidents [PHOTO CREDENTIALS]
- Nominated for Young Wilmingtonian of the Year 2003
- Attended the Get Motivated! 2006 seminar in Wilmington with speakers Keith A. Craft, self-made billionaire Bill Bartman, Tim Timmons, Phil Town, Jennifer Azzi, Tom Hopkins, George Ross, and boxing champion George Foreman [PHOTO]
- Flew in an Army Blackhawk helicopter and practiced shooting with an M-16 rifle in 2008 courtesy of the Delaware National Guard [PHOTO]
- Met or just hung out with countless famous musicians and pop artists, including Lady Gaga in 2008, while working in the radio industry
- Attended the Get Motivated! 2009 seminar in Philadelphia with speakers including Donovan McNabb, Steve Forbes, Tamara Lowe, Cole Hamels, Zig Ziglar, and Rudy Giuliani [PHOTO]
- Favorite Movie: Star Wars (met George Lucas at his Skywalker Ranch 2002)
- Favorite TV Western: Bonanza (visited the Ponderosa Ranch near Lake Tahoe 1994) [PHOTO]
- Favorite TV Sitcom: Andy Griffith Show
- Favorite Actor: Clint Eastwood (named after) [PHOTO] / Michael Landon [PHOTO] / Harrison Ford
- Favorite Cartoon Character: Bugs Bunny
- Favorite Music Genre: Classical, Easy Listening, Oldies from 1940s and 50s
- Favorite Musical Composer: John Williams (saw in concert on May 21, 1991 conducting the Boston Pops with special guests Tony Bennett and Michel Legrand then again as guest conductor for the Marine Band on July 20, 2008) [PHOTO]
- Favorite Musical Entertainers: Group - Bee Gees, Beach Boys & The Beatles / Male - Elvis Presley (visited Graceland), Roger Whittaker (saw in concert), John Denver, Andrea Bocelli & Andy Williams / Female - Karen Carpenter, Shania Twain, Enya & Sarah Brightman
- Favorite Innovator: Walt Disney (walked by his home at 355 Carolwood Drive)
- Favorite Speaker: Charles R. Swindoll (met in Fullerton, California 1991)
- Favorite Car: Trans Am (due to watching Knight Rider TV show growing up / previously owned a Trans Am GTA) [PHOTO]
- Favorite Sports Team: Philadelphia Eagles (family friend worked for Eagles / attended many Eagles functions and met Dick Vermeil & players as a kid)
In my own lifetime, I have experienced the many changes of modern technology. I am glad to have been in college just before the digital explosion. I learned how to do many things 'manually' which often required more skill and thought. Below is my personal list of things I have done then and now.
THEN: Drove a stick shift > NOW: Driving with automatic transmission
THEN: Learned to type on a manual typewriter > NOW: Typing on a computer keyboard
THEN: Edited video on tape cartridges (linear) > NOW: Editing video digitally (non-linear)
THEN: Edited audio on 1/4" reel tape by cut & splice > NOW: Editing sound digitally
THEN: Developed pictures in a darkroom with chemicals (shot with 35mm SLR film camera) > NOW: Utilizing digital photography and Adobe Lightroom
THEN: Used 35mm slides or overhead transparencies for presentations (graphics done by hand) > NOW: Using Microsoft PowerPoint
THEN: Used Rand McNally maps to find directions > NOW: Using GPS to navigate
THEN: Filed papers in folders within a cabinet > NOW: Archiving to hard disk
THEN: Handwritten notes in cursive > NOW: Communicating through a keyboard