Category Archives: Writing

Dallas Clayton

Posted on March 5, 2014 by John Freeborn

Dallas Clayton hit my awareness when his viral sensation started flying around the internet and in Google’s TV spot. It made me smile, like it did for millions of others. Recently I had the pleasure of seeing him speak–he was … Continue reading →

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Jay Yarow

Posted on February 19, 2014 by John Freeborn

I met Jay on the basketball court. We played in a low-skill high-fun league and we became quick friends or enemies, depending on how the teams shaped up. His energy, intelligence  and creativity was pretty evident and it didn’t totally … Continue reading →

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Templeton Elliott

Posted on January 7, 2014 by John Freeborn

When did you start skating? I started skating in the mid 80’s. I saw my cousin skating and thought it was super cool so I ended up getting a skateboard for Christmas the next year. What was your first skateboard? … Continue reading →

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Brendan Carroll

Posted on December 10, 2013 by John Freeborn

I met Brendan way back in 1992. We spent many days and nights skating the streets of center city Philadelphia. These were much simpler times on the stoops. But they created bonds that can’t be broken. If you played in … Continue reading →

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