Michael Ritchie

Town: Pownal, Vt./ New York City

Age: 45

Birth date: Oct. 17, 1957

Birthplace: Worcester

Occupation: Producer, Williamstown Theatre Festival

How would I describe myself: Skinny

Family: Kate Burton, wife; Morgan Ritchie, 14, son; and Charlotte Ritchie, 4, daughter

Education: Some college

Personal hero/role model: My father.

Why is this person a hero/role model to you? He was simple, honest, straight forward and he always understood my questions.

Personal achievement(s) of which you are most proud: Raising two happy kids.

Personal quote/trademark expression: “I’m rubber and you’re glue, whatever you say bounces off of me and sticks to you.”

The best advice you can give someone: Never play poker with a guy that has the same first name as a city.

Most recent book read and author’s name: “Theodore Rex,” by Edmund Morris.

Favorite TV show: Biography, particularly episodes about the Mob.

Pet peeve: Answering questions.

Hobbies/interests: Boston Red Sox, masochism.