1.) Who taught you about manhood?
Coach Don Kelly, retired baseball coach, educator, Marine.
2.) Has romantic love shaped you as a man?
I have been grounded by marriage with children. I married my best friend.
3.) What two words describe your dad?
Youthful and experienced.
4.) How are you most unlike him?
I can change a light bulb!
5.) From which of your mistakes did you learn the most?
It has always been easy to put all my eggs in one basket. I have learned to use the basket as a source for new opportunities.
6.) What word would the women in your life use to describe you, and is it accurate? Charming.
She said yes, didnt she?
7.) Who is the best dad you know, and how does he earn that distinction?
I am learning now how great my dad was and is. It wasnt until I started to raise my own children that I recognized the lessons he taught me as a kid. I appreciate every minute I can with him now that he is 74. I cant believe he put up with the things I have to with children.
8.) Have you been more successful in public or private life?
I have been successful in both public and private. I followed my dream as a chef and have a smart, beautiful family in my private life. Its hard to fly under the radar when youre associated with LeBron James. Theres a lot of glitz and glamour, but at the end of the meal, I still have to wash the pans!
9.) When was the last time you cried?
My wife thinks Im crazy when I cry at sappy parts of movies, like in Tin Cup when Kevin Costner knocked his 13th shot in the hole, just because he knew he could make it. It was a defining moment.
10.) What advice would you give teenage boys trying to figure out what it means to be a good man?
Family comes first, then your buddies, then your teammates, then your friends. If you find someone who is all of those things, you win.
For Bonus Points: What is the your most cherished ritual as a guy?
Drinking beers in the garage with my buddies.
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Glenn Lyman gained his notoriety as personal chef to LeBron James of the NBAs Cleveland Cavaliers. He is a self-taught cook and an expert in grilling and barbecue. He is owner of Home Plate Personal Chef Service in Charlotte, N.C., and www.gcooks.com, which offers culinary inspiration. He is an active member of the United States Personal Chef Association. Lyman has quickly become the go-to-guy for members of the NBA and NFL to provide valuable input, menu planning, consultation and personal chef service.
