Bob Leathem

Name: Bob Leathem

Age: 53

Family: Two sons, Jason and Nathan; a daughter, Heather.

City of residence: Orland

Occupation: Salesman at Ace Hardware

Favorite part of the job: Talking to customers

What part of your job would you gladly give up? None of it, I like it all.

What do you like most about Orland? My parents are here.

What would you like to change in Orland? I wish it could go back to being a small town, the way it was when I was younger. My grandparents lived here, so I have been in and out of this town since I was born.

What is the closest you've been to a famous person? I helped Shelley Duvall when I work at Thrifty's in Southern California.

Tell us about a life-changing experience: When I had my motorcycle accident. It made me believe I was on this Earth for a reason because I didn't die.

Whom do you most admire and why? My father, because he did what he thought he should do and not what everybody else told him.

What are your favorite places to go in the area? Black Butte Lake

What was your first job? I was a clerk at Grant's Department Store.

What's something you can't live without? Television

Do you have any pet peeves? A sink full of dirty dishes

Describe yourself in three words: Do unto others

What's your favorite thing to do on a rainy day? Watch movies

What's your favorite food? Hot dogs

What was your favorite toy as a child? My six-shooter

Favorite superhero? Superman

Favorite television show: "NCIS," "Chuck" and "Big Bang Theory"

Worst television show: Any of the cartoons that are on at night, like "The Simpsons." My sons love it, though.

Favorite movie: "The Quiet Man"

Worst movie ever made: "Alien"

Worst fear: Not being loved

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