John Meier Q&A

Share with us one unusual thing many people may not know about you?

I was born in Germany. My father was a drummer for the US Army Band.

 

Where did you grow up?

One year in Germany, the next 6 years in Kentucky, the rest of my youth in Columbia, MO.

 

What makes you laugh the most?

Stand up comics such as Jerry Seinfeld, Eddie Murphy, Dave Chappelle, George Carlin, for starters.

 

If you had a warning label, what would yours say?

Warning: could burst into song at any moment.

 

Do you have family or pets?

I have both, 4 adult children and 1 dorky (dachshund-yorki) named L.B.

 

What do you do for fun in your spare time?

Write and sing music with my guitar and with the worship team at my church.

 

What is your favorite game or sport to watch and/or play?

Love watching cardinals baseball. I played soccer for 17 years and coached two of my boys for 11 years.

 

What is your favorite thing to do in St. Louis?

Cardinals games!

 

What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given?

Don't sweat the small stuff.

 

Are you a cat or dog person?

Dog person.

 

Who is your hero and why?

John Lennon because he writes, sings, and plays like no other ever!

 

What is your favorite quote?

"All you need is love" by John Lennon

 

What is your favorite season and why?

Summer, because "the beach."

 

What are you most grateful for?

My wife and boys.

 

If you could have a super power what would it be?

Song-writing by night, accountant by day.