John L. Currie

Age: 70

Resides: Columbus, in the downtown Historic District

Hometown: Montreat, N.C.

Education: High School, Christ School, Arden N.C.; College and Medical School, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; Internship and Residency, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; Fellowship, Duke University; Law School, Vermont Law School, South Royalton, Vt.

Family: Five children: ages 23-41; five grandchildren: ages 3-11

Favorite quote: "There's a little bit of arrogance in being late," Dean Smith, former North Carolina basketball coach

Favorite book: "The Fountainhead," by Ayn Rand

Favorite movie: "The Sound of Music"

Favorite restaurant: The Canoe Club, Hanover, N.H.

Best concert attended: The Highwaymen (Kris Kristopherson, Willie Nelson, Wayland Jennings, Johnny Cash) circa 1992