Chris Young, AMERICA'S TOUGHEST JOBS reality show contestant: Mr. Media Interview




Bob Andelman Interviews show

Summary: Chris Young is an investment broker from Pasadena, CA, and a contestant on the NBC series "America's Toughest Jobs." He is an Italian sound bite from the word go. He's got the rhythm, the swagger, the 'bada bing' plus the sign-of-the-cross/kiss the gold chain at every turn. He can talk the talk, but can he walk the walk. He's 49 and wondering if he's verging on a mid-life crisis. Yes, his wife just went through menopause, which he'll talk about on-camera, but he has a great life: beautiful wife, two gorgeous sons, a big, comfortable house, a rockin' Harley and two nice cars. This guy isn't looking for a change in jobs, but he is looking for some challenges. His ego and bravado have him wondering if he still has it. Elements won't bring him down unless he gets hurt. That's his only concern. As he said, he can bench press 435 pounds, but he doubled his life insurance for this adventure. His thing - with age comes experience. He said lasting in this competition will be about endurance and fear. He'll use verbal jabs to intimidate people and talks smack all the time.