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to the industry viewer and the general public. I had no
one to help me while I was coming up; maybe I had two
mentors, but essentially I had to do it all myself! The ‘“Ask
Dino Show’” is great not only for musicians but for actors,
actresses, producers, song-writers, film-makers- virtually
anyone coming up in the business. Everybody can learn
from anybody - there are pitfalls in any business. So
why not have a show that tells you exactly what to do to
become successful? The general public can tune in and be
entertained with interviews and live performances- live
mentoring! My show is successful because it is needed
and there is a real market for this type of show.”

We had Prescott Niles from “The Knack,” and of course,
your cover-girl Tehrah!!! She had a lot to say about a lot of
things…everyone has a story and history. Tehrah has an
incredible voice. She has it all: beauty, brains, a beautiful
voice, and is a great song-writer. And of course, NOW she
is a cover-girl! She has all the elements to make it in the
industry. It will be interesting to watch her career evolve.
Hopefully having her on the show will provide the extra
promotion to push her to the next level. I really enjoyed
her a lot- she was a great interview.”

F:

Is there a common denominator you hear from
the famous and new artists regarding building a
career today?

D:
F:
D:

“Absolutely: Learn your craft-practice your craft,
longevity and resilience.”
Tell me some of the iconic people you’ve had on
your show.

“Chuck Negron was on from Three Dog Night,
Patti Labelle…actually had Terry Dexter on with
Patti. She is Patti’s vocal teacher. (F- What!!? No way!!!)
Yeah- I’m not kidding! She’s much younger, and the voice
teacher of one of the greatest voices of all time! She is a
great talent herself, but is also the teacher of one of the
greatest singers in history! That just goes to show you
how we can all le