DAD. For making me feel like I could do anything.

MOM. For making me feel like I could do nothing.

The Coney Island Projects.

Jan Cohen. My outstanding dance teacher.

Bath Beach Bodybuilding, for taking on the tiny little girl and rooting her on when no one thought I had a shot in hell.

Damian Achilles. For lessons in life, lessons in friendship, for being so talented in so many things, and for a true blue 20 years and counting.

Jeff Bell. Sweet but tough.

Brian Moss. For all your pow wows, pep talks and pushes.

Johnny "THE WRENCH". You showed me no mercy, kicked my ass, put up with my whining and it sure paid off.

Marilyn Fried. The most outstanding Method acting teacher there ever could be.

Peter Rizzo. A great teacher, a great yogi.

Schuyler Grant. An amazing teacher, an amazing person, an amazing friend, and an inspiration.

Kelly Morris. The one and only Kelly. Who's ALWAYS on. I call Kelly "Karl Malone," the Mailman. She always delivers.

Sharon Gannon and David Life. For your kindness, love, compassion, energy, and for creating the haven that is Jivamukti.

Geshe Michael Roach and Christie McNally. You have enriched my life and taken me to the next level. It's an honor to have studied with you.

The "Mendelbaums". Grandfather, Father, and son. I'm sure you ALL know who they are.