John May spent the first half of his life to date in New York and the other half in California. He has worked in the finance industry for over 50 years as an analyst on Wall Street, pension fund manager, investment advisor and speechwriter. He began writing for fun and performing at open mics in Long Beach, California in 2007. Favorite topics for the poet, known locally as “Jack,” include romance, war, economics, politics, philosophy and comedy. Jack and wife Peggy have been married for over 50 years; they have two children, Jacqueline and John, who have a total of five more.
John May spent the first half of his life to date in New York and the other half in California. He has worked in the finance industry for over 50 years as an analyst on Wall Street, pension fund manager, investment advisor and speechwriter. He began writing for fun and performing at open mics in Long Beach, California in 2007. Favorite topics for the poet, known locally as “Jack,” include romance, war, economics, politics, philosophy and comedy. Jack and wife Peggy have been married for over 50 years; they have two children, Jacqueline and John, who have a total of five more.
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