Where did you ever come up with the title “Why Women Want What They Can’t Have”?

Peter: Well, the title of the first few printings was originally called Women Want What They Can’t Have. Because I went with another publisher, we decided to change the title a bit and also there was more content added to the book. The title itself was given to me by a female colleague who asserted “women want what they can’t have when she was referring to relationships. I liked the quotation, so I thought I would pen the title as such.

Fear Factors has several, very unique short stories. Some are crazy as heck. What led you to write them or where did you get your ideas?

Peter: I actually wrote Fear Factors back in the early 90’s when I was a Master’s degree student. I used to write to escape scholastic projects. I enjoyed writing and I have always enjoyed old shows like The Twilight Zone so I thought I would create my own rendition in Fear Factors. Fear Factors is actually based on the evil humans do to one another. Sure, I would call it a combo of horror/sci-fi/erotic fantasy, but underneath the “window dressing” and monsters lurks humans. I write about the bad things we do to ourselves and are afraid to accept or admit we are capable of doing them.

What is Fast Food Dating?

Fast Food Dating is a two tier project. Firstly, it was the title of a book I started working on last year. Friends of mine liked the premise; interviewing dating service providers, consumers of the services and seeing where things led as far as relationships go. There was so much interest, we decided to start production on a video version documentary which will hopefully be wrapped up in 2005. I have two great partners on the project, Stephen Scott and David Delaney!

What other tv projects are you working on?

Well, there are a couple of them in the works. We started production on Criminal Intent, half hour shows looking at various aspects of crimes. We also starting production for Body Talk, a new show on body language. And finally, we are working on an addictions series.

What inspired you to start Vices?

Well, that was a project in the works 2 years ago. Originally, Vices was suppose to be a trade paper back magazine available on news stands. We had a hard time convincing investors it was worth the blood, sweat and money, so we started the E-version about 6 months ago. I am very proud of the magazine as it is the first of it’s kind ever and in the world. We want people to know “addiction’s don’t discriminate, people do!”

Where do you find the time to write and produce TV stuff when you have a full-time job teaching?

First of all, I don’t view teaching as a job! It is my career and something I am very passionate about. I love teaching and I love the rapport with students. I would so far as to comment that students are my educators as well! They teach me a lot about life and the material not found in texts. Lecturing is a pleasure and something I look forward too at summer’s end.

What did you study at school?

Well, where do I begin? I completed my undergraduate in psychology before graduating to a road trip to Europe to figure out what I wanted to do next. After seeing 10 countries, I figured out I wanted to do a Master’s degree which I did in counselling. Once I was finished that, I started my Ph.D. in psychology at an original university of it’s kind, a university without walls where you do all your research and courses on your own. Man, it sure as heck is a lot of work. Trust me, it’s a lot easier just to sit in on lectures. I finally completed my dissertation and graduated. Because the university was not and is still not Nationally accredited, it posed some problems as far as getting certification and licensure, so I went back to school and completed other diplomas, degrees and certification programs to legitimize my education politically so to speak. You could be a doctor in another country, come to Canada and not be allowed to practice medicine because your M.D. was not internationally or nationally accredited! It sucks, but that’s politics and well-known colleagues have always said, “it’s not the degree that matters, but the brains behind the scenes that got the degree”. I’ll buy that!

When you’re not working, which seems to be most of the time, what do you do for fun?

Peter: Well, I spend lots of quality time with my Siberian Huskey. We always have something to do… walks! I am very much into fitness, so you can find me at the gym often, well perhaps not as often as I should be! And I collect sports cars, the pride and joy being my 1972 Daytona Spider. I was a Miami Vice fan, and will admit I still am.

What books do you like to read?

Peter: I read just about anything if it entertains me and I have the time. I like to read positive, self-help books which help push you further. As a teenager and university student, I read a lot of Stephen King and Michael Crichton. I would have to say I enjoy reading Dan Brown’s books.

What’s your favourite movie(s)?

Peter: That’s a tough one to call. I have one for each genre. I would say I loved a lot of the 80’s movies like Breakfast Club, Pretty In Pink, Say Anything and Some Kind Of Wonderful. They were movies about hope and maturing. I liked the Lethal Weapon series, first 2 movies very much as all the Indiana Jones movies. I like to watch a lot of movies. Perhaps the best way to summarize the answer to your question is, I love comedies, romantic comedies, thrillers, dramas and horror flicks. I guess I am open to all!

What music do you listen to?

Peter: I was a Beatles and Elvis fan as a kid. I liked a lot of the 80’s music as that was when I was having fun in high school and university so times were special. Today, I would say my favourite band, which has been the same for a long, long time is definitely Van Halen, or should I say Van Hagar! Sammy definitely rocks the band! I like a variety of music and like new stuff.

Words of wisdom?

Peter: Never give up! Always chase after your dreams. People will tell you you’re nuts, it will never work, etc. Stay away from them. They are negative thinkers and there are already enough black clouds in the sky when it rains. Look for those who will let the sun shine in your life!

Who were your role models growing up?

Peter: Definitely my parents! Also, most if not all teachers and professors who helped me to get to where I am today with their words of wisdom. Those friends closest to me who know who they are, were and still are number one in my books!