John Featherman
John Featherman is a contributor at Philly.com and writes about politics and consumer-related issues.
John Featherman is a contributor at Philly.com and writes about politics and consumer-related issues. <strong>Most people describe you as…</strong><br/> Rarely on script and never predictable. And that's my charm. Never a dull moment. <strong>People would be surprised to know that …</strong><br/> I don't drink alcohol. <strong>What is your drink of choice?</strong><br/> Water. <strong>Where is your happy place?</strong><br/> Chinatown. Many ancient Chinese secrets here. <strong>What is your biggest regret?</strong><br/> None. I can sleep at night knowing I've always done the right thing. <strong>If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?</strong><br/> Lose 100 lbs. <strong>What do you consider your greatest achievement?</strong><br/> Writing for Philly.com. Ever since I was a child, I had an infatuation with the Inquirer and the Daily News. Then I was a reader, and now I'm a columnist. It's my dream come true! <strong>Which trait do you most value in another person? </strong><br/> Ethical behavior trumps everything else. <strong>If you could interview anyone, past or present, who would it be?</strong><br/> You! If you have an unheard but interesting story to tell that will appeal to Philly.com readers, I want to hear from you! <strong>Favorite movie? </strong><br/> Planet of the Apes. The ending still gives me the chills. <strong>What TV show is currently your DVR/On Demand obsession?</strong><br/> You'll be surprised to know I don't have TV service. <strong>What is your guilty pleasure? </strong><br/> Pleasure? Try pleasures! Life is too short not to enjoy what you want when you want it. <strong>The worst thing anyone said or did to you is…</strong><br/> I'm a gentleman, and so I'll let an ex off the hook! <strong>I believe in…</strong><br/> Peanut butter. Do you believe in Peter Pan? <strong>If you could travel back in time, where would you go? </strong><br/> September 10, 2001 and be a hero. <strong>What is your motto or inspiration?</strong><br/> I'm used to overcoming tremendous odds. At age 7, I was thrown from a horse and almost died. As a consequence, I was unable to breathe through my mouth or nose. For 13 years, I had a tracheotomy. Every specialist told me I'd never be able to breathe normally again. I never accepted that sentence. I finally found an otorhinolaryngologist who cured me. What I learned was to never, ever give up. And that's been my guiding principle throughout life.
