During college, John helped support himself as a licensed NYC tour guide. He gave uptown & downtown tours in English and Spanish on those famous double-decker buses. He once hit his head on a traffic light at the corner of Allen and Houston.
Speaks fluent Spanish and French and though a native New Yorker, doesn't have a heavy NY accent.
Is a die-hard NY Mets fan.
Loves soccer and cheers on Argentina and US national teams. Life-long supporter of Vélez Sarsfield club in Buenos Aires, as well as a member of Tottenham Hotspur supporters club.
John volunteers with DKMS/Delete Blood Cancer and strongly encourages all to register to become a Bone Marrow Donor. The experience changed his life.
Is a two-time marathon finisher, but would never call himself a runner.