Graduate of the University of Kentucky. Cleveland sports fan. Frustrated respecter of LeBron James. Influencer of bad ideas. In addition to Worthly/Housely, I'm a regular contributor to Bleacher Report, Scout, Esquire and Maxim, and run or bike way too much for my own good when not writing. The day a Cleveland sports team wins a title is the day I can officially say my life is complete.
Everyone loves a rags to riches story. We are drawn to celebrities and athletes who overcame great odds to succeed and become famous. However, not all of Hollywood (or professional sports) are inspirational stories. Some…