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46-year-old artist and writer, is the son of a Detroit policeman and a homemaker gifted in the culinary arts. He and his three older siblings grew up on Detroit’s East Side, along with his parents, both first generation Americans who were also raised in Detroit. After enduring 12 years of Catholic schools, he received his BFA from Northern Michigan University (‘84) entering the illustration field. The married father of four now lives in the Detroit area on the west side. Working the last 17 years at Skidmore, a creative studio in Royal Oak, his past jobs include: bouncer, laborer, landscaper, house painter, dishwasher and keyliner. He has written three articles (Detroit Monthly, Michigan Woman) four yet-to-be produced screenplays, Chasing 56, Quarterbounce, Dre in the House and Bow Season, and one yet-to-be published novel, The Claw (adapted from Quarterbounce). |
46-year-old artist and writer, is the son of a Detroit policeman and a homemaker gifted in the culinary arts. He and his three older siblings grew up on Detroit’s East Side, along with his parents, both first generation Americans who were also raised in Detroit. After enduring 12 years of Catholic schools, he received his BFA from Northern Michigan University (‘84) entering the illustration field. The married father of four now lives in the Detroit area on the west side. Working the last 17 years at Skidmore, a creative studio in Royal Oak, his past jobs include: bouncer, laborer, landscaper, house painter, dishwasher and keyliner. He has written three articles (Detroit Monthly, Michigan Woman) four yet-to-be produced screenplays, Chasing 56, Quarterbounce, Dre in the House and Bow Season, and one yet-to-be published novel, The Claw (adapted from Quarterbounce). |
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==Eight Dogs Named Jack== |
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It's his book, read it. It's pretty good from what I hear. |
It's his book, read it. It's pretty good from what I hear. |
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''Eight Dogs Named Jack, and Fourteen Other Stories From the Detroit Streets and Michigan Wilderness'', is an entertaining collection of tales where characters like Honest John, Tony the Hatchet, Sausages Burmanzini, Hopper, and other street gods call home. |
''Eight Dogs Named Jack, and Fourteen Other Stories From the Detroit Streets and Michigan Wilderness'', is an entertaining collection of tales where characters like Honest John, Tony the Hatchet, Sausages Burmanzini, Hopper, and other street gods call home. |
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==Photoshop Skills== |
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Notorious for his skills in Photoshop, Borri enjoys taking the time out his busy work day to place a personal friend's head on a totally different body. He thinks it's funny but it's, it really isn't Joe. :( |
Notorious for his skills in Photoshop, Borri enjoys taking the time out his busy work day to place a personal friend's head on a totally different body. He thinks it's funny but it's, it really isn't Joe. :( |
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==His Chess Skills== |
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Borri has admitted in the past that he fears Rusty Snyder in a game of chess. More than likely this fear is due to the fact Borri is scared that he will get beat by someone half his age in less than 10 moves. |
Borri has admitted in the past that he fears Rusty Snyder in a game of chess. More than likely this fear is due to the fact Borri is scared that he will get beat by someone half his age in less than 10 moves. |
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Joe Borri (born June 11, 1962) is an artist and writer from Detroit, Michigan. Born and raised in Detroit, Borri graduated from Northern Michigan University in 1984. He is married and has four children.
Biography
46-year-old artist and writer, is the son of a Detroit policeman and a homemaker gifted in the culinary arts. He and his three older siblings grew up on Detroit’s East Side, along with his parents, both first generation Americans who were also raised in Detroit. After enduring 12 years of Catholic schools, he received his BFA from Northern Michigan University (‘84) entering the illustration field. The married father of four now lives in the Detroit area on the west side. Working the last 17 years at Skidmore, a creative studio in Royal Oak, his past jobs include: bouncer, laborer, landscaper, house painter, dishwasher and keyliner. He has written three articles (Detroit Monthly, Michigan Woman) four yet-to-be produced screenplays, Chasing 56, Quarterbounce, Dre in the House and Bow Season, and one yet-to-be published novel, The Claw (adapted from Quarterbounce).
Eight Dogs Named Jack
It's his book, read it. It's pretty good from what I hear.
Eight Dogs Named Jack, and Fourteen Other Stories From the Detroit Streets and Michigan Wilderness, is an entertaining collection of tales where characters like Honest John, Tony the Hatchet, Sausages Burmanzini, Hopper, and other street gods call home.
Photoshop Skills
Notorious for his skills in Photoshop, Borri enjoys taking the time out his busy work day to place a personal friend's head on a totally different body. He thinks it's funny but it's, it really isn't Joe. :(
His Chess Skills
Borri has admitted in the past that he fears Rusty Snyder in a game of chess. More than likely this fear is due to the fact Borri is scared that he will get beat by someone half his age in less than 10 moves.