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Rich Singer, CFE
What facilities have you worked in?
Western Hall, Western Illinois University; The Township, Columbia, S.C.; The
RiverCenter and Adler Theatre, Davenport, Iowa; Modesto Centre Plaza,
Modesto, Calif.; San Diego Civic Theatre and Concourse; Tucson Arena, Tucson
Music Hall, Leo Rich Theater and Tucson Convention Center.
What is your favorite food or restaurant?
Anything I cook. I have a great recipe for chili
jelly (see “New Mexico Currant Chili Jelly,” below). Toast some baguette
slices. Spread the jelly on them. Top with melted brie.
What is your favorite book? A Confed
- eracy of Dunces.
What are you currently reading?
Diaries 1969–1979: The Python Years by Michael Palin.
What CD is in your car right now? An
iPod with more than 3,000 tunes. I put it on random and call it Rich Radio.
It bounces effortlessly from T-Bone Walker to Richard Cheese to Faces to Eva
Cassidy to Van Halen and then to Graham Parker. Heck, I have some Monkees in
there, too.
What is the weirdest event you ever had in a facility you’ve worked in?
I can point to the Harley Swap Meet in
Davenport, or the Steel and Skin tattoo and piercing show in San Diego, but
at the end of the day our jobs are all about diversity. Weird?
And the strangest merchandise? Not
strange, but after suffering through an eight-show run of Annie, I bought
the doll from the merch stand and we barbecued it on the lawn in front of
the theater.
What motto or quote do you try to live by?
“Let’s spread the love.” If you strive to help
others, even though you are not obligated, it will come back to you tenfold.
Besides, it makes me feel good.
Why did you choose to pursue your CFE?
I wanted a new experience with my professional
association, IAAM. At the time, I wanted a personal and professional
challenge, too.
What has been a benefit of having the CFE?
Immediately my professional network took on
another whole dimension. Without having to learn the secret handshake, it
was obvious to me that I was meeting totally new people. (Will anyone share
the secret handshake with me?)
Would you recommend it to colleagues? Why?
For the reasons above. Additionally, while there is some work involved, and
you have to know your stuff, you are silly not to get it done. Just do it.
You should take on this challenge.
What couldn’t you live without?
Laughter, and people — like my family members — who encourage this
addiction.
What is your shoe size? No comment.
What is your most prized possession?
My backyard. I studied botany in college. Currently I am a card-carrying
member of the Tucson Cactus and Succulent Society.
What’s your favorite place on earth?
Where I am. I have always wanted to print T-shirts for my buds that say,
“You are here.”
What is your favorite moment in sports history?
Derek Jeter on Saturday Night Live.
What’s the one thing most people would be surprised to learn about you?
I own a car with flames on the fenders. We call it the Love Wagon.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
My work motto: “If you are not having a good
time, you are not doing it right.”
New Mexico Currant Chili Jelly
Groceries:
½ pound dried New Mexico chilis
6 tablespoons red currant jelly
¼ cup agave nectar (substitute honey)
2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar
½ teaspoon salt 2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 small shallot, peeled
Assembly:
Remove the stems and seeds from the chilis. Soak them in hot water until
soft, about 30 minutes. Drain water and place in blender. Add other
groceries, and process until smooth. Transfer to glass jar and refrigerate.
Will keep forever.
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