Steve Jobs

Masterful look into the life of an imperfect and flawed genius

I would not have been considered as part of the `target market' for Walter Isaacson's new biography of Steve Jobs. I knew very little about Jobs. I am at best a point and click MicroSoft computer user and really only have a vague idea of what an operating system is. I began reading this book because over the last 4 years, I have been told I look like Steve Jobs, maybe a hundred times. I was actually pulled out of line by the TSA last year at Seattle-Tacoma Airport and brought through a special line. I thought I was going to be searched but as I was walking through, the TSA agent said, "I am praying for you, Mr. Jobs." I laughed and told him I appreciate the prayers but I was not Mr. Jobs. He then asked to see my license. He didn't believe me. I have worn black turtlenecks for years. I didn't know Jobs wore them. I hate to shave, so usually have a face full of stubble. I only pull out a razor when I am speaking (I am an author and professional speaker) or have a "suit and tie" business meeting. I began wearing glasses full-time in 2008 and the mistaken identity began almost immediately. My only other connection to the man is that I love my iPhone. The publicity surrounding his death increased the "do you know who you look like?" questions by ten times. During a recent walk through Midway Airport in Chicago, the young lady at the ticket counter said, "I know everyone must tell you that you look like Steve jobs, right?" As I walked to security, the TSA agent looked at me and asked if I was a celebrity impersonator. I said "No, but I do get mistaken for John Wayne often." Then, as I loaded into the Southwest flight, one of the flight attendants was looking at me and walked up with her copy of the book and held it up to my face and asked, "Are you trying to look like him?" I assured her I was not. I then told her that I bet Steve was often mistaken for me. She looked at me and responded, "Nah." So when I landed in Dallas, I downloaded this book on my new Kindle and th...