1.) Who taught you about manhood?
Me.
2.) Has romantic love shaped you as a man?
Of course.
3.) What two words describe your dad?
Alcoholic.
4.) How are you most unlike him?
Im a focused and dedicated man, husband, and father.
5.) From which of your mistakes did you learn the most?
Not being accountable makes relationships unsuccessful and impossibleI needed to fess up overall about my shortcomings.
6.) What word would the women in your life use to describe you, and is it accurate?
Consistent, steady. YES.
7.) Who is the best dad you know, and how does he earn that distinction?
Several actually, but I’ll point to my friend Mike. He always makes time for his kids and addresses them honestly and emotionally.
8.) Have you been more successful in your public or private life?
Private.
9.) When was the last time you cried?
Today.
10.) What advice would you give teenage boys trying to figure out what it means to be a good man?
You learn from your mistakes. Learn to be honest with everyone. Trust in the journey.
For Bonus Points: What is the your most cherished ritual as a guy?
Mountain-biking with my buddies on Sunday morning at the top of Corral Canyon [near Los Angeles]. Ive been doing it for the last 14 years.
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J. Stephen Hicks is best known for his female glamor photography. Over the last 20 years he has forged a prolific career photographing some of the worlds most beautiful women. He lives in Southern California with his wife and two children.
