His father, a police officer, once found and returned a case of money for which he was given a medal of honor. MJ grew up with a sense of pride and doing what's right because of his father's actions.
Is a skilled chef and once owned a coffee shop on Sunset Boulevard.
Counts photography among his passions.
Has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.
One of 8 children - 4 boys and 4 girls.
Owns two successful restaurants in the Des Moines, IA. An authentic Lebanese and a authentic Illation.