- He got into the film business beginning with the theory that if you can't join them, then as a lawyer, sue them. Which he did. And won.
- While in his senior year of law school, the film "Detroit 9000" came to shoot in the city. It was directed by Arthur Marks (Director of the original Perry Mason series). He introduced himself to Marks and got himself invited to the set for three weeks to see and live how a film is made. This gave rise to the producing bug in him which came out years later.
- As a lawyer he loved every sheet of paper as it brought him money. As a producer he hates every sheet of paper as it costs him money.
- He wanted to be an actor from way back beginning with the Detroit Youth Theater under the direction of Gil Oden. When his mother realized this, the guillotine came down on acting. Later, from watching Perry Mason with his grandfather he realized that being a criminal lawyer is acting (but they kept this a secret until law school).
- He was asked why he prefers making films abroad. He replied, "Why would I be in the international film business and want to stay at home?".
- Presently serves on the Board of Directors of the Greek Indian Business Association (GIBA). His brief includes cinema.
- Presently serves on the Board of Directors of the Association of Friends of the Acropolis.
- During the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, he contributed as a volunteer for baseball as the Liaison & Communications Coordinator up in the broadcasting booth. Lots of fun and many stories here.
- Presently serves on the Board of Directors of the Hellenic-Indian Society for Culture & Development (ELINEPA). His brief includes cinema.
- The University of Michigan Alumni Club Greece, formerly Board of Directors and Vice-President.
- Arranged for the MAMI International Film Festival to give its Lifetime Achievement Award to famed Director Teo Angelopoulos.
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