Interview with Michael Kocsis

We are one human family. Sometimes in a family, there are some that loose their voice. Some that don't know they have a voice. Some who have never been asked their ideas or opinions. I believe everyone has a voice and a story. I ask random people that I meet or know 8 simple questions. Questions that plague us all, and that bind us as One Human Family!

Name or pseudonym: Well I have birth certificates for both Michael Vincent Kocsis and Michael Vincent De Monte. Technically my name was never changed back from De Monte when my mom and dad split when I was 3. But, my license and most other major identification forms are for Kocsis , and I haven't heard from the government about it so I'm just rolling with it for now. Outside of legal names, I am known to many of my friends as simply Kocsis, Mike or Michael. But, I've been known to answer to "guy," "bro," "dude," "hey you," "man," etc... I usually can figure out when someone is speaking to me, even without looking at them. There is however one name I have never answered to, Mikey. I've never really figured out why, but that name has never been one that my brain acknowledges.

Age or birth date: 4/16/91 but I've been told I can pass for at least 4 years older than I am.

What do you look like? 5'11'' 215lbs. Dark brown hair (usually buzz cut) and brown eyes. I've been sporting a goatee for the last few years.

Where do you live? I currently live with my mother and sister in Palm Harbor, Fl . I've been thinking about getting a place of my own, but so far the monetary situation has not allowed it.

What's the meaning of life ? To be happy.

Are you afraid to die? I don't think afraid is near the right term. Curious is much better. I've always wondered what it would be like to die. Don't get me wrong, I love living and I'm not suicidal, but I have always wanted to know what happens at that one final moment. There are so many questions, "what is the last thought?", "what is the no turning back point?", "what happens next?", etc.

Why are you happy? If you're not, why not? Happy? Yeah I guess I am happy. My daily routine has me driving a Zamboni at one job, making smoothies at my other job, and watching TV and playing video games in my spare time. I have the greatest friends in the world, and a loving and supportive family. So yeah, I'm happy.

Anything you'd like to say to the world? Not really, no...