Ed Symkus has been writing personality profiles for daily and weekly newspapers since 1987. Interviews have ranged from people working in the arts and sports to business owners and politicians. He and his wife, Lisa, have lived in West Roxbury for 22 years and are avid fans of travel. Ed is currently a freelance film and music critic (favorite film: "And Now My Love," favorite band: the Beatles), and has fond memories of attending Woodstock.