Talented and Gifted
Want an animated global geography lesson? Ask Spencer to perform this rapid-fire ditty.
What is “Yakko’s World"? (or "Nations of the World by Yakko Warner"?)
An annual tradition, Kaylin gifts Spencer this sweet favorite each year at Christmas.
What is Ferrero Rocher?
Around age 6, Spencer painted his bike black, dressed in all black, wrapped his shoes with electrical tape, fashioned a toy gun and rode around the neighborhood claiming to be this 90's movie character
Who is The Terminator?
Post “Little Red Wagon," Spencer rocked a styrofoam number that made teenage girls fawn & swoon like he was Elvis Jr.
What is a crash helmet?
In 2002, neighbors could spot Spencer bare-chested in the mirror, sternly flapping his arms as he prepped for this audition.
What is Drum Major?
A small pet swaddled in blue lies beside a placenta not its own.
Who is “Bun-Bun"?
As a child, Spencer reassured the family he could prevent a robbery by requiring the intruder to correctly complete this before going any further.
What is A Quiz on Dinosaurs?
This chocolatey drink was a favorite of Spencer's during his teen years.
What is Ovaltine?
Around age 4, he wore this article of clothing at the beach while he "cruised for babes"
What is a Green Speedo?
Spencer's first paying job outside the home was as a stocker at this grocery store.
What is Mitchell's Market? (Or Pete Mitchell's)
Spencer now has multiple volumes of the sheet music from this video game that he originally taught himself by ear to play on the piano.
What is Final Fantasy?
After a tough day at Kindergarten, Spencer would unwind with this cherished, gender-fluid toy.
Who was “Charlie, the Girl Horse?”
This high-energy Japanese video game kept Spencer and his friends busy at the Ocean Beach Arcade.
What is DDR or Dance Dance Revolution?
Spencer is the master at this breakfast concoction, fitting, as it was eaten by those in attendance after his birth.
What is the egg McMuffin?
Around age 4, Spencer would stick out his belly and strut around the house imitating this 80's sitcom actor/comedian
Who is Bill Cosby?
DAILY DOUBLE!!
Spencer affectionately dubbed his first car, a Plymouth(?), this nickname.
What is the Millenium Falcon?
Spencer played this size of this instrument in a UConn quartet.
What is the baritone saxophone?
This is the brand name of the little red wagon that Spencer fell from and cracked his skull.
What is Road Master?
The Waterford High School Jazz Band used Spencer's transcription of this song (including his alto sax solo) from the animated series "Cowboy Bebop."
What is Tank?
Sometimes in need of a boost, this flavor of Dunkin Donuts coffee helps Spencer get through his day.
What is Hazelnut?
Creating a slick set of spikes that no one could recreate, this brand of hair gel kept Spencer looking fly in high school.
What is LA Looks?
Spencer's longtime friend Tim Bonavita lured him back home from Los Angeles with a job offer from this video production company.
What is Firesite Films?
Spencer learned by ear this pianist's version of "Carol of the Bells."
Who is George Winston?
Spencer created the imaginary land of Shikakong with this childhood friend.
Who is Jay Pulaski?
This Jacobean romance was at the center of Spencer's college thesis.
What is Pericles?
DAILY DOUBLE!!
While living with Emily & Co in Portland, Spencer found employment - and many late night nachos - at this local establishment.
What is Que Pasa Cantina?
Spencer called himself by this name when he dressed-up as a first responder.
Who is Fireman Mike?
Spencer has a life-sized cardboard standup display of this queenly Star Wars character.
Who is Queen Amidala?
Made up of musicians from Williams and Waterford High, this band of Spencer's practiced at 149 during his high school years.
What is Right Side Left?
At age 3, in the midst of his dinosaur obsession, Spencer declared he would do what at age 32.
What is “Moving to Montana to become a Paleontologist?”