Hello, world.

Welcome to discover your talent, do what you love.

I'm your host, Don Hutchison.

Every Tuesday, I interview someone from around the world who's discovered their talents to do work they love to create a life of success, satisfaction, and freedom.

On Fridays, I interview an individual with many years of experience from one of the most popular or interesting occupations or professions who shares an insider's look at what it's really like to do what they do.

I'm delighted to bring you our featured guest, James V. Irving.

Welcome, James V. Irving.

Thank you for having me, Dawn. Glad to be here.

It is our pleasure.

Jim, are you using your talents doing work that you love?

I am doing so now, yes.

Okay, good, good.

Well, let's, we're going to hear the whole hero's journey.

James v. Irving was born and raised in Gloucester, Massachusetts.

He's a graduate of the University of Virginia, where he majored in English and holds a law degree from the College of

William and Mary. He's also a member of the bars of Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia,

and Massachusetts. After completing his undergraduate studies at UVA, he spent two years employed

as a private detective in Northern Virginia, where he pursued wayward spouses,

located skips, investigated insurance claims, and handled criminal investigations.

In his early years as a lawyer, he practiced criminal law, which along with his investigative

experience and trial work informs his fictional account of Joth Proctor in his book,

Friends Like These. Well, that's a 50 summary of your remarkable career, Jim. Tell our listeners,

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