RICH KLEBER
Financial Advisor, scribe,
and amateur philosopher,
Rich Kleber doesn't fit the mold
of your typical Midwestern family man.
This renaissance roundballer is at home
on the golf course, basketball court or
chumming with the trendy set at a
local nightclub. Passion for all that's best
in this world drives him to
excel in his career while it's his love
of life and romance that brings him
home with a smile on his face every day.
Rich juggles his commitment to others
with his dedication to self study.
Here he pauses to divulge his
four city master plan, his feelings
about the person who stole his heart
and with whom he'd like
to share his energy.
WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST FEAR?
An injury to one of my children.
WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT STATE OF MIND?
Contentious.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE OCCUPATION?(WAY OF SPENDING TIME)
Being around those who share positive energy.
WHAT HISTORICAL FIGURE DO YOU MOST IDENTIFY WITH?
Thomas Jefferson.
WHICH LIVING PERSON DO YOU MOST ADMIRE?
The woman who said "yes" aka - my lovey bride.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FICTIONAL HERO?
Benjamin J. Grimm - "The Thing."
WHO ARE YOUR REAL-LIFE HEROES?
People unafraid to challenge the status quo.
WHAT IS YOUR MOST TREASURED POSSESSION?
I don't treasure possessions.
WHEN AND WHERE WERE YOU HAPPIEST?
Europe, 1985.
WHAT IS YOUR MOST OBVIOUS CHARACTERISTIC?
I'm not bald yet.
WHAT IS THE TRAIT YOU MOST DEPLORE IN YOURSELF?
Talking too much when I drink.
WHAT IS THE TRAIT YOU MOST DEPLORE IN OTHERS?
Self Righteousness.
WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST EXTRAVAGANCE?
Computers.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE JOURNEY?
Around the corner to Dan Kelly's.
WHAT DO YOU MOST DISLIKE ABOUT YOUR APPEARANCE?
My posture.
WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER THE MOST OVER-RATED VIRTUE?
Standing up straight.
ON WHAT OCCASION DO YOU LIE?
When I'm talking to conservative Republicans and don't feel like arguing.
WHICH WORDS OR PHRASES DO YOU MOST OVER-USE? Kinda and sorta.
IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT YOURSELF, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
My short game.
WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER YOUR GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT?
I have yet to achieve anything great, but I'm still working on it.
WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO LIVE?
Aspen, Manhatten, Edina, or Palm Springs depending upon the month.
WHAT IS THE QUALITY YOU MOST ADMIRE IN A MAN?
A pure jump shot and an accurate short game.
WHAT IS THE QUALITY YOU MOST ADMIRE IN A WOMAN?
Beautiful feet and a sense of humor.
WHAT IS IT YOU MOST DISLIKE?
Being told what to do.
WHAT DO YOU VALUE MOST IN YOUR FRIENDS?
I can say anything and they know everything.
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO DIE?
I don't want to die.
IF YOU WERE TO DIE AND COME BACK AS A PERSON OR AN ANIMAL, WHAT DO YOU THINK IT WOULD BE?
A six foot-six inch swingman with mad hops, delicate touch, and a zero handicap.
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE AN OBJECT TO COME BACK AS, WHAT WOULD YOU CHOOSE?
A park bench.
WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO (WORDS YOU LIVE BY OR THAT MEAN A LOT TO YOU)?
Work hard, play hard.
WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INFLUENCE ON YOU?
My parents, for teaching me to think for myself.