Not sure if there was one exact, pivotal point. I can only recall being fascinated by bodybuilding magazines around 14 y/o while my peers were interested in Back Street Boys. In my late 20's, I found powerlifting and thus began my all-out obsession.

Although this sounds so cliche, it truly helps me retain my sanity. I lead a busy life, juggling many careers and a family and it's "my time". My time is typically around 11:00 pm or midnight for about 1.5 hours a day and I love every second of it. There is no better sound to me than hearing plates clank.