[ Q&A ]
Getting to Know Susan Thomson Tschirn
THE DOCTOR OF PSYCHOLOGY SHARES HER PERSONAL MOTTO AND
WHAT SHE CRAVES AT THE MEMBERS GRILL
BY ANN CHATILLON
Susan Thomson Tschirn was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona. She and her family spent summers in San Diego at
Mission Beach to escape the sizzling desert heat. That was during the ‘60s, which were “crazy and fun times,” Susan
points out. She earned a master’s degree and PhD in social psychology at Tulane University. Susan works as a counselor.
She’s married to Darryl Tschirn; they live on Balboa Island and have a 29-year-old son, Demian, who’s an entertainment
attorney in Beverly Hills. Susan loves playing the piano, reading, boating and, as of late—golfing.
AC: If you could have lunch with
anyone, dead or alive, whom would
you choose?
ST: Einstein, so he could explain the
Universe to me.
AC: When are you most happy?
ST: I am most happy when I am with
my family, and being outdoors.
AC: What food and/or beverage do
you crave at the club?
ST: I love the chips and salsa,
mai tais, shrimp tacos, and chicken
Caesar wrap. I couldn’t think of
just one thing!
AC: Homebody or Jet-set?
ST: I am a jetsetter for sure! Never been
a homebody. Recently though, since
we’ve all had to shelter, I found out it’s
not that bad.
AC: What TV show have you
binge-watched?
ST: Recently, binge-watched Bloodline
for the second time! Also, Designated
Survivor and Game of Thrones.
AC: Who’s your hero?
ST: My heroes are all the people who
love their families and take good care
of them. If everyone did this, we would
have an idyllic world.
AC: Any fun fact we
might not know about
you?
ST: All my life, I have
disliked golf and
everything about it.
Today, I am learning
to play golf. I even
watch the golf channel.
Change can happen!
AC: If you were to get
a tattoo, what would
it be?
ST: Growing up
Catholic, tattoos were
a big no-no, a sin if
you will. So for me,
the bottom of my foot with a heart
tattoo is the best I can do.
AC: What do you fear?
ST: Social isolation.
AC: What’s your favorite season?
ST: My favorite season is summer!
It’s never long enough. And I
adore Christmas—especially
Christmas sales in July! The
best of both worlds.
AC: Are you a dog or cat person?
ST: Definitely a dog person,
specifically a pug named Maurice!
I am terribly allergic to cats and
not a fan anyway.
AC: What’s your motto, or a saying
that you really like?
ST: “Today’s the day!” (Mel Fisher).
Each day this treasure hunter would
take his boat out to find sunken
treasure in and around the Florida
Keys. He would start his daily
exploration with that motto.
AC: What do you enjoy most
about the BBC?
ST: I love all the people! The
pool, the outdoor bar, and the
outdoor summer concerts! The BBC
has the most welcoming and fun
atmosphere that I have ever
experienced at a club.
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