Hoyt Smith Profile Page
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Mon-Fri Mornings 6am - 12pm on Classical 102.1 KDFC
Saturday 7am to 12pm
Hometown: San Anselmo. My mom's family has been in the Ross Valley since the 1850's.
Other places lived: San Diego, St. Louis and Portland
Education: Almost seven years of college searching for a degree I never found. Studied: Film and broadcasting.
Family: Middle child in a close family. Married to my great love, Jacqueline. Father of two daughters, Jody and Justine. Jody is looking into a career in catering (nice use for a Latin American Studies degree) and Justine continues with Life 101 in Oakland.
Hobbies: Who has time for them! As a homeowner I have turned into a "handy-man" and that keeps me pretty busy patching up a hundred-year-old house.
Other interests: TRAVEL! When I can, I escape to the friendly skies with my flight attendant wife for a long weekend in some foreign
country...like Turkey!
 
(Okay, that took over a week) Next stop...Thailand in November!
Current favorite book: A PIRATE OF EXQUISITE MIND: THE LIFE OF WILLIAM DAMPIER, EXPLORER, NATURALIST AND BUCCANEER By Diana and Michael Preston. It's a fascinating look at our world three centuries ago.
Current favorite movie: Whatever's next on our Netflix list.
Favorite classic film: "It's a Wonderful Life." We all need to be reminded now and then.
Favorite sport: Like to sail, especially alone in a small boat when it's just you against the wind.
Favorite composers: Bach - for his precise counterpoint; Wagner - for his "huge" sound; Vaughan Williams - for capturing most things "English" so well; Chopin - for showing the piano how to sing so intimately. Also love the music of Cole Porter, Sinatra, Diana Krall, Stephane Grappelli, Bill Evans.
Passion for: Cooking. I think it's time for some classes on technique. Haven't poisoned anyone...yet.
What would I do for a living if not on air?: I really haven't a clue. I love what I do and so fortunate to still have the chance to do it!
Best thing about living in the Bay Area: The overwhelming sense of "home" I feel here and there is so much to see and do. They should make weekends longer so we can fit all the fun in.
Hoyt's email address: hoytsmith@kdfc.com
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photos of Turkish coast copyright 2006 Hoyt Smith
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