The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe 432: Gene Simmons—The Sun Never Sets on Planet Cool
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Apr 17, 2025 AI Snips
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Show Up On Time
- Always show up on time as a sign of respect for others, regardless of your status or wealth.
- Promptness reflects character, not just obligation to earn money.
Gene's American Awakening
- Gene Simmons fell in love with America when he first saw Superman on TV as a child arriving in the U.S.
- He was amazed by American abundance like supermarkets and paved roads, a stark contrast to his life in Israel.
First Job: Delivering Prosthetics
- Gene Simmons' first job was delivering prosthetic testicles for his uncle's dental prosthetology business.
- Despite language barriers, he learned responsibility delivering sensitive products around the city.