Face Time with Eric Burns

Aurora resident Eric Burns, 37, was at BatFest in Batavia when he answered 11 questions for the Kane County Chronicle’s Brenda Schory.

Where did you grow up? South Wilmington

Pets? Both mutts, Max and Ernie

Who would play you in the movie of your life? Steve Martin

First job? Newspaper delivery boy

As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a movie director. I am a videographer instead.

A book you’d recommend? “World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War,” a post-apocalyptic horror novel by Max Brooks

Favorite charity? Rover Rescue

Hobbies? Gardening

Do you speak another language? I speak Shyriiwook. That is a Wookie language. I can growl like Chewbacca: Arrrarroowwrrerr.

Favorite local restaurant? Urban Grille in Geneva

What is an interesting factoid about yourself? I have met numerous famous people for my work. One of them was Kevin Spacey. A sweetheart of a man.