Andrea Nordyke Granger

 

Andrea Nordyke Granger - Professional Summary:  

 

I have been described as having tremendous presence and charisma.

I can interest anyone in anything if I have an interest in it.

This alone is my greatest strength.

 

Education:  BA - Oakland University - Theater / Communications - 

 

Hobbies:  

I am an avid runner. 

I run five days a week and also enjoy kickboxing and weight lifting.

I was awarded my Brown Belt in Tae Kwon Do in 1996. 

It would take me approximately one more year to achieve my Black Belt status.

 

Interests

Camping, Canoeing, Motorcycling, Snowmobiling, Star Gazing and White Wate

 

Watching Baseball, Hockey, NASCAR Racing and the Amsoil Championship Snocross Series. 

I also enjoy Monster Truck Rallies and The World's Strongest Man Competitions.

 

Of the sports mentioned above, Baseball is my favorite sport to watch.

The Yankees are my favorite baseball team, especially the Yankees / Red Sox games.

I am a huge Tigers Fan, watch all their broadcasts and enjoy going to any of the games.

 

My future dream would be to go to the All-Star Game and the World Series.

 

Other Interests:

Owls are my favorite birds.

In my lifetime I would love the opportunity to see a Snowy Owl or a Great Gray Owl.

 

I also enjoy frightingly scary movies and theater productions.

Anything that is dark or mysterious is of interest to me.

 

Gothic Architecture and Mythical Creatures intrigue me.

I have a great fascination in Gargoyles.

They hold a strong captivation for me.

 

I do not like ballets, comedies or operas.

 

Philosophy:

For me, never knowing what will happen next holds the greatest thrill for me.

Anything that surprises me or that is unexpected makes life worthwhile to me.

If we had the power to know everything that would transpire next...What would be the purpose in living?

No one, I repeat no one, has the power to change future events.

 

Lifetime Fortune:

The best fortune cookie I ever read stated, I quote:

"Your life will be long and your last days will be your happiest...

     You will be told something that you were meant to know forever..."           

 

Personal Quotes:

When you enter a room never ask yourself "Do These People Like Me?" Ask yourself "Do I like these people?

"It has never occurred to me that I was anything less than equal to anyone, anywhere at anytime."

"If you ever find that you are always seeking and never sought...stop seeking...permanently."

Never live your life through someone else...Always live it for you...your interests, your goals and your dreams.

Don't ever let "Your Self-Worth" be wrapped up in anyone else's opinion of you other than your own.

If you believe in yourself...you can attain anything at any point in life.

Lastly, imagination is a terrible thing to waste, so utilize it to the fullest. 

"Because everything, I mean everything, starts in your mind."

 

Types of Music I Listen To:

Alternative, Country, Heavy Metal, Hip Hop, Jazz, Light Jazz, Pop, R&B and Rock.

 

**The only types of music that do not appeal to me are Classical and Opera.**

 

Favorite Alternative / Rock/Heavy Metal Artists:

Vixen "Cryin," The House of Lords "I Wanna Be Loved," "Stevie Nicks album "Time Space,

"Eminem's "Not Afraid,"Whitesnake "Is This Love," "Love Ain't No Stranger,"  

Nickelback "Never Gonna Be Alone," "This Afternoon," "Rock Star," Alice and Chain's "Would," 

Linkin Park all their songs, Candlebox "You," Scorpions "Rhythym of Love,"

Peter Garbriel's songs "Red Rain" and "In Your Eyes" and all of Bon Jovi's songs,

Queensryche "I Don't Believe In Love," and "Jet City Woman."

 

Favorite Jazz / R&B Artists:

Baby Face, Gladys Knight and the Pips "Love Overboard", Luther Vandross "Love The One You're With",

The Commodores "Night Shift", Teddy Pendergrass "Joy" and Kevin Lyttle "Turn Me On," 

Billy Ocean's "Love Zone," "There'll Be Sad Songs" all his other songs, Kenny G's song "Champagne."  

Usher "More," "OMG," "DJ Got Us Falling In Love" Patti LaBelle "New Attitude,"

Donna Summer "Hard For The Money"  and Aretha Franklin "Who's Zoomin' Who."

 

Comments On Deaths of R&B Legends:

As for Luther Vandross:  "Everyone Misses You - Your Music Will Forever Live On**

On Teddy Pendergrass's Recent Death - "We Lost a Great Man and a Great R&B Artist"

"Two Talents That are Great Losses To The R&B Industry!!!"

 

Concert Comments:

I have attended Alternative, Country, Heavy Metal, Hip Hop, Jazz , Light Jazz, R&B, and Rock Concerts.

Any of the above artists are fantastic in concert.

**If you ever have the opportunity to see them, do not miss them...they are all excellent performers.**

 

All Time Favorite Song:

The House of Lords "I Wanna Be Loved."

 

Favorite Country Artists/Songs:

George Strait's song:  "Heartland"

Toby Keith's songs:  "Should Have Been a Cowboy"  "How Do You Like Me Now" & "Beer for My Horses"

Tracy Byrd's songs:  "Watermelon Crawl" and "Lifestyles of the Not So Rich and Famous"

Alan Jackson's song:  "Chasing that Neon Rainbow"  

Brooks and Dunn's song:  "Neon Moon"

 

Favorite Television Shows:

CSI: Miami, CSI: NY, Fringe, Law and Order: SVU, The Bold & The Beautiful, The Mentalist and Smallville.

 

Favorite Cartoon Character:

Stewie Griffin...He is so entertaining and can always make me laugh...

Favorite Episodes:  Stewie B. Goode, Music and Lyrics, Songs Named After A Girl, and Road To Rhode Island.

 

Favorite Actors on Television: 

Don Diamont (Bill, The Bold & The Beautiful), Michael Rosenbaum (Lex Luthor on Smallville) and Gary Sinise (CSI: NY).

 

Favorite Actresses on Television:

Cassidy Freeman (a.k.a. Tess Mercer) and Erica Durance (a.k.a. Lois Lane) both on Smallville and Julianna Margulies in The Good Wife.

 

Favorite Movies / Actors in Movies:

Robert DeNiro in "Heat" and Keanu Reeves in "Point Break."

 

Other Noteworthy Actors / Actresses:

Sherilyn Fenn, Sharon Stone, Jennifer Lopez, Julianna Margulies, Tom Sizemore, Robert DeNiro,

Al Pacino, Chuck Norris, Dennis Farina and Ray Liotta.