Fun Facts - in his own words

1. My last name pronounces "sa-KA-i".

2. I speak 3 languages:  English (of course!), fluent Japanese and conversational Russian.  On a whim, I studied Russian in college.  Don't ask me why and don't test me either. My Russian is solid enough so that if there is a script, I can deliver; just don’t ask me to improvise in Russian ;).

3.My favorite chefs are Roy Yamaguchi and Ming Tsai. I was pretty upset when Roy's closed in New York.  Now my close 2nd favorite restaurants are Becco, Ippudo and Sanford's. Email me if you need more recommendations.

4. I’ve attended all Kanye West concerts in NYC. Oh, and Billy Joel before he started monthly residency (which I attended twice).

5. I'm also a big fan of 24. Watched all episodes and attended 24: Live Another Day world premiere in NYC.

6. Animal rights supporter.  I do donate to Humane Society and foster animals whenever time allows.

7. My birthday is November 6.  I share the same birthday with Ethan Hawke, Mike Nichols, Sally Field, Michael Cerveris and Emma Stone. 

I will add as I think of more.  Feel free to drop me a line by clicking here.