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Ric "The Equalizer" Drasin
Ric
Drasin is a man of many talents.
Different
people know him for different reasons.
I
know Ric for his involvement in professional wrestling,
of which I am a big fan.
In
addition, who can forget the classic TV series, The
Incredible Hulk, in which Ric played the Demi Hulk.
Media
Man Australia, Greg Tingle, made contact with Ric
in June 2003.
Ric
has turned into a good friend (as the internet and
telephone allows), and assisted in distribution of
Greg's article: Arnold Schwarzenegger: King of bodybuilding,
movies, politics and media, in August 2003.
This
event enormously assisted in Media Man Australia securing
a telephone interview with one of Arnold's political
opponents, Lorraine (Abner Zurd) Fontanes. Ah, what
a small world we live in.
Ric,
you are a credit to your profession, or should that
be, professions, and I am externally grateful for
the personal and business relationship we have developed.
See
you in the U.S, and say hi to Arnie and the bunch
for Yvette and I.
Interviews
with Ric Drasin
18th
June 2003
16th
July 2003
Bio
(credit official
Ric Drasin website)
Ric
Drasin started training clients in the mid-60's when
he ran a chain of health clubs. He also taught classes
in fitness, bodybuilding and diet at the YMCA. In
1970, Ric worked out at GOLD'S GYM in Venice where
he trained with Arnold Schwarzenegger, becoming Arnold's
training partner for the next four years.
The
two also trained with Joe Weider, discussing new routines
and diets and using every method possible to get their
results.
Ric later trained with Lou Ferrigno as Ric joined
"The Incredible Hulk" series as the 'Demi
Hulk' -- the middle transformation on the show.
In addition, Ric has a background in Pro Wrestling
as the WWF's EQUALIZER, and has trained many students
for Pro Wrestling.
Read
what Ric say's about Arnold's suitability for the
top job in California:
Let
me add that I trained with Arnold as you know and
I've never met a more focused person on getting a
job done.
He's extremely bright and a fantastic businessman.
Running
a state is running a business and I can't think of
anyone better. Being a resident in CA all of my life,
I've seen it go down hill from leaders like Gray Davis
who instead of cutting spending has raised our Car
License fees 3 X the amount. This is absurd not to
mention Water and Power hikes and Gas hikes to fatten
their wallets.
I'm sure that we are ready for a good change and Arnold
is just that. He won't put up with the BS and he loves
CA, so therefore he will make it a better place to
live. He'll gain experience not only by doing but
from his advisors and his wife's political family
as well.
I
think it's a move in the right direction!!
Read
Greg Tingle's article; Arnold Schwarzenegger: King
of bodybuilding, movies, politics and media
Read
a movie review of The Hulk
Visit
Greg Tingle's bodybuilding tribute
Visit
Greg Tingle's That's Hollywood
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