John Hartman works part time as a movie usher, a job that fits his personality.
“I’m a people person,” he says, quickly demonstrating that skill, putting a stranger at ease.
Hartman, 47, a Pennsylvania State University graduate, has lived in Evanston 23 years.
He filled in some other details for us during a short interview.
Q: What do you like about Evanston?
A: I like the people, the people are really nice. I like it that you can just get around — you don’t need a car. You can rely on public transportation.
Q: What about hobbies?
A: I like to read. I like to listen to music, old music, classic rock, jazz. I like to watch movies. I’m a sports enthusiast.
Q: Favorite author?
A: Stephen King. You think you know what’s going to happen and then he turns you around.
Q: Cubs or Sox?
A: I’m a huge Cubs fan. I’ve got the (Major League Baseball) package.
Q: Baseball icons?
A: I love (Dodgers announcer) Vince Scully. If you’re a baseball fan you’ve got to love Vince Scully.
Q: Significant other?
A: Melissa, five years going strong. She’s great.
— Bob Seidenberg, Pioneer Press
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