Born second of four boys in 1954 from English speaking parents in a small French town in central Quebec. Unhappy with formal education and dissatisfied with mainstream society's expectations for his future, he opted for an alternative lifestyle that took him around the world in a quest to realize his childhood dreams and freedom.

He has a published article in The Owner Builder magazine. His design and building of his home was featured three times on various television programmes and twice in magazines.

He was engaged in the Egyptian film industry where he performed in minor roles as an actor and extra.