Community Corner
Danielle Corcione, 17, and Frank Denan, 88, Talk About Life, O.C. and the Muffin Man
A new weekly segment in which a high school senior and a senior citizen tackle the same set of questions.

How old are you?
Danielle: 17 years old
Frank: 88 years old
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What street do you live on?
Danielle: Simpson Avenue
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Frank: Bay Avenue
Where in town might one run into you?
Danielle: The library
Frank: Wards Pastry
Biography in 20 words or fewer:
Danielle: I would describe myself as creative and spontaneous. Other than that, I will be attending Ramapo College this fall.
Frank: I was born in 1922 and went to OCHS. In 1945, I got married and had six children over the years.
What is your favorite spot in O.C and why?
Danielle: Positively 4th Street cafe
Frank: I don't have one.
Do you have an insider tip about O.C?
Danielle: Blitz's Market on 34th Street has $1 cheesburgers.
Frank: Ocean City is a very nice town.
What was your favorite childhood TV show?
Danielle: Bananas in Pajamas
Frank: My favorite show now is The Young and the Restless. I've been watching since the first episode about 40 years ago.
How many hats do you own?
Danielle: None. I don't recall having any.
Frank: None, I don't like hats. That's why I still have hair.
What did you eat for lunch today?
Danielle: Salad
Frank: Salad with tomato and cucumber
What is your favorite activity?
Danielle: Listening to and playing music
Frank: Going to the casino with my friend Harry
If I were to tell you the CIA sent me to ask these questions, how would you react?
Danielle: I must be important.
Frank: I would be surprised.
Do you know the muffin man?
Danielle: Yep, I'm taking him to prom. He doesn't know it yet.
Frank: No.