National Association of Counties * Washington, DC / Vol. 30, No. 8 * April 27, 1998

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Tom Goodman

NACo Public Affairs Director

Years working at NACo: 11.

Education: B.A. in Political Science, Loyola College, Baltimore, Md.

The hardest thing I've ever done: Get divorced.

Three people (living or dead) I'd invite to dinner: William Faulkner, Edward Hopper and Van Morrison.

A dream I have is to: Write a book.

You'd be surprised to learn that I: Attended Woodstock - the first one in 1969.

The most adventurous thing I've ever done is: Have our fourth child, Riley, when I was 45 and Vicki, 41. The other three children were 16, 18 and 21 at the time.

My favorite sport is: Basketball.

I'm most proud of: My family, especially my four children.

Every morning I read: The Baltimore Sun.

My favorite meal is: Jambalaya.

My pet peeve is: Shredded lettuce on sandwiches.

My motto is: I'm just a soul whose intentions are good. Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood.

The last book I read was: Reading in the Dark, by Seamus Deane.

My favorite movie is: "An Officer and a Gentleman."

My favorite music is: Everything they play on WRNR 103.1 in Annapolis, Md.

My favorite president is: Thomas Jefferson.