Manny Lehman
Answers OUT Spoken’s questions

Manny Lehman is a native New Yorker where he frequented clubs such as the Paradise Garage, Studio 54, and the Starship. In the early to mid-'80s, Lehman DJed at New York hot spots such as the Palladium and Fun House. In 1989, Lehman moved to Los Angeles where he formed a business partnership with promoter Jeffrey Sanker. In the early '90s, Lehman discovered singer Ce Ce Peniston, signed her to A&M records and produced her club-hit track "Finally". He has also worked with Amy Grant, Sting, and Sounds of Blackness.

What are you most known for?
Divas & Drums

Where did your life begin?
In The Bronx New York

What is your idea of perfect happiness?
Doing what you love with people you love

What is your greatest fear?
Not loving someone

Which historical figure do you most identify with?
Joan Of Arc

What is your greatest extravagance?
Fabulous sushi dinners or frivolous electronics

What is your favorite journey?
A good night’s Sleep

What do you dislike most about your appearance?
My pigeon toed walk

What do you consider the most overrated virtue?
Patience

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
Fuck

What is your greatest regret?
I don't have one yet except maybe not buying stock in Apple

What is the greatest love of your life?
Music

When and where were you happiest?
In Bed making love to the person I love

Which talent would you most like to have?
Writing a book or directing a film

What is your current state of mind?
Happy

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
My tendency to procrastinate

What do you consider your greatest achievement?
I don't think I have had it yet

If you could choose what to come back as, what would it be?
As a Diva with a phenomenal voice

What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?
Suicide

What is your favorite occupation?
Besides what I do:  Writer

What is the quality you most like in a man?
Sexuality & Honesty

What is the quality you most like in a woman?
Caring and nurturing

Who are your favorite writers?
James Patterson, Dean Koontz, Stephen King

Who is your favorite hero of fiction?
The X Men

Who are your heroes in real life?
Anyone who puts their life on the line to defend our country

What is it that you most dislike?
Negativity

How would you like to die?
In My sleep when I am 95

What is your motto?
Treat People the way you would like to be treated

What is your favorite word?
Love

What is your least favorite word?
No

What turns you on?
Interesting stimulating conversation

What turns you off?
Ego

What sound or noise do you love?
The popping of a cork

What sound or noise do you hate?
Breaking Glass

What is your favorite curse word?
Fuck (or Frack in mixed company)

What profession, other than yours, would you like to  attempt?
Directing a film or therapist

What profession would you absolutely not like to participate in?
IRS Tax Auditor

Who should play you in the movie of your life?
Zac Ephron

Finally, do you have a shameless plug?
Yes buy my new CD coming out on Tommy Boy Records.