Dan O'Boyle - Associate Creative Director

The Lighter Side

Dan's game is concepting, writing, and producing ads that make your brain go "ding!" And his video work will have your head sounding like quarter slots paying off. Dan's sense of humor is sharp, intelligent, and drier than an Arizona monsoon. He's the only known American who can name the capitals of every Canadian province. He is also our champion go-kart racer and occasionally our best pool player.

Question and Answer

  • Q. When I was a kid, I wanted to be a ________ when I grew up.

    Nikita Khrushchev

  • Q. My guilty pleasure DVD is…

    Boulevard of Blood by the U.S. Highway Safety Council.

  • Q. The most embarrassing LP or CD in my collection is…

    On Top Of Old Smoky by Burl Ives. His earlier stuff kicked ass, but he totally sold out on this one.

  • Q. My favorite Starbucks drink is…

    They kicked me out of Seattle because I didn’t drink coffee. Now if you’re offering scotch, I’ll take a vente, please.

  • Q. I wish I’d thought of…

    Velveeta.

  • Q. My Desert Island Discs are…

    Anything by Yanni or John Tesh. Nobody writes better melodies to die alone to.

  • Q. I have never…

    Gone to the bathroom.

  • Q. My first job was…

    Melon baller.