PRESS RELEASES
UNITED KINGDOM •
Trumpet player, singer and bandleader of the Jive Aces, the UK's No.1 Jive and Swing Band, often referred to as the Lads from London, Ian Clarkson has been a Scientologist for nearly two decades. His video is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
A beautiful Italian girl in the front row at a one of his concerts caught Ian Clarkson’s eye. And he soon learned something about her that was even more striking than her good looks.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA •
The Church of Scientology has acquired the historic KCET studio lot in Hollywood for the expansion of the Church’s production of religious and social betterment audiovisual properties.
USA •
Scientology helped Pedro Prado transform a life of anxiety to one of joy, love and personal pride. His profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
Eight years ago, Pedro Prado hit a crisis in his life, and the future looked bleak.
“I felt I didn’t have time for anything, and I was completely and constantly overwhelmed,” says Prado.
USA •
In his run across America to promote The Way to Happiness, Scientologist John Radich was bolstered all along the way by the beauty of the country and the new friends he made.
Just as the sun was setting on November 23, 2010, an elated if exhausted 56-year-old man with the wiry build of a long-distance runner dashed across the Atlantic City boardwalk, down the steps, and onto the sand.
UNITED KINGDOM •
John Fordham, a founding member of the Jive Aces, the UK's No. 1 jive and swing band, has been with the group since 1989 and is still going strong. The Jive Aces video is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
“What brought the Jive Aces together was the uplifting music and our passion for it,” says founding member John Fordham. “We did it because it was so much fun.”
For Fordham, music has been a lifelong affair.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA •
Bob Caso wasn’t always as mellow as he is today, but Scientology helped him deal with his anger and increase his understanding and care for others. His video is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
Actor Bob Caso noticed something strange about a fellow performer in Las Vegas in 1995—that the fellow wasn’t strange.
UNITED KINGDOM •
Scientologist Anna Koska and three other mothers from the United Kingdom climbed the highest mountain in Africa to save lives.
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA •
Owen York and Tiffany Condon were married in a Scientology wedding ceremony. Based on fundamental Scientology principles, applying the wedding vows can ensure a happy and successful relationship. York’s video is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
CAPETOWN, SOUTH AFRICA •
What is important to Scientologist Stephen Blows is to help the people of his beloved Cape Town, South Africa. His video is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
Stephen Blows became a Scientologist when he realized Scientology would enable him to fulfill his purpose—to help others.
FLORIDA •
Kim Payne volunteers at the annual St. Petersburg Human Rights Walkathon to raise awareness of human rights abuses. Her video is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA •
Magaera Fagan is many things to many people, but most important to her—she’s a mother. Her video is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
If there were a contest to find the perfect son, Magaera Fagan is sure her son Jett would win.
UNITED KINGDOM •
Scientology helped double bass player Ken Smith turn his theme song from “You’re Driving me Crazy” to “What a Wonderful World.” His video is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
Imagine waking up each day knowing you will be doing exactly what you love to do. Then imagine this seven days a week for 21 years.
UNITED KINGDOM •
Jive Aces piano player and music director, Vince Hurley, tells what it’s like to be part of the zaniest group of jive and swing musicians this side of the English Channel.
His video is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
Jive Aces Vince Hurley may not have been born at the piano, but he might as well have been. He has been playing music as long as he can remember.
UNITED KINGDOM •
Alex Douglas joined the Jive Aces, the UK's No.1 Jive and Swing Band, because the band makes people—including himself—feel great. His video is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
“I never expected to be working as a musician,” says Alex Douglas, the youngest member of the Jive Aces, who plays trombone and also pitches in with kazoo, harmonica and washboard.
UNITED KINGDOM •
The heart and soul of the rhythm of the Jive Aces, Peter Howell can’t imagine having a better life than he has today. His video is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
The mere thought of talking to someone new used to send a chill down Peter Howell’s spine. Now the drummer of the Jive Aces, the UK’s No. 1 swing and jive band, books 300 gigs a year for the group without batting an eye. To find out what changed, read on.
ITALY •
At 29, Pino Gangi Dino was a wreck, physically and spiritually. Nearly three decades later he is full of energy and drive. What caused this metamorphosis? His video is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
It is as though he is growing young, not old—that is how Pino Gangi Dino views his life before Scientology and since.
ROCKLAND, NEW YORK •
Serving in Japan in the wake of the earthquake and tsunami, New Yorker and Scientology Volunteer Minister Ayal Lindeman is committed to repaying the help given New York after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Scientology Volunteer Minister Ayal Lindeman, 54, from Rockland County, New York, is serving in Japan as part of the Scientology Disaster Response Team to help the country deal with the devastating effects of the March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY •
László Király feels happier, more energetic and younger at 53 than he did at 39. Scientology brought back the stability, control and joy in his life. His profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at Scientology.org.
There was nothing much wrong with László Király’s life by ordinary standards.
MILAN, ITALY •
Elisa Parrino has it all—youth, beauty, compassion, intelligence and drive. Her profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
In her video on Scientology.org, filmed in the salon where Elisa Parrino is a hairstylist, she is clearly in her element. Attractive, young and energetic, she describes the way she likes to lead her life.
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA •
Hope Hickman combines a flair for fashion with a keen understanding of people to design exactly the right look for her clients. Her profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
Hope Hickman has high expectations for success as a fashion stylist and in life.