“I will never give up, gonna keep pressin’ on keep fighting the fight.”
– John
I Sincerely Apologize to the NPC for Being Careless and Irresponsible
I sincerely apologize to the entire NPC for being careless and irresponsible at the Brooklyn Grand Prix this past Saturday October 5th. I was in the Men’s Physique Open and Master’s class and I had stepped outside the back of the venue for a few moments with many of the other competitors and I didn’t hear my number called when the Master’s Physique was starting. I had just finished talking with bodybuilder Quesi Beaton when one of the guys came out and said one of the physique classes was starting. Careless because I just assumed the open physique was before the masters and I was class B so I just assumed class A was the one out there and I would come in then. Lesson learned to NEVER ASSUME ANYTHING! I always check the list on the wall and know the correct order, careless because I trained hard for 12 weeks, careless because I have too much respect for the NPC, irresponsible because I know better and just plain stupid because so many people believed in me and I let them down because of my own negligence. When I finally did make it to the stage my lineup of guys in the Master’s Physique were already out there. I got out there so late and I never make mistakes like that. I did apologize to a few members of the judging panel during the show. I have to much respect for the NPC to make any excuses. I apologize to the NPC coordinators, the judges and the entire organization for my lack of professionalism. I am truly sorry. There will be more shows in the future and I appreciate Amy Puglise for being so nice when I contacted her about it. You are right when you asked me from this point on will I ever make this mistake again. Lesson learned it will never happen again.
“Thank you everybody for sending me so much love today wishing me well in my show tomorrow. It meant the world to me to see so much kindness sent my way. As God as my witness I will give it everything I have and win, lose or draw I did my best given the circumstances.”
God Bless,
– John
A few images again that have an Urban theme with photographer Katherine Richmond. Just showed up as is for it but since then I have tightened up my stomach, LOL!
Here are a few Urban themed model shoot images from last month.
Thanks to writer Gina Kincade and the other writers across the globe that came together with this feature wishing me luck tomorrow as I compete at the NPC Brooklyn Grand Prix Men’s Physique Open and Master’s class. I am so honored and humbled by this kind gesture, I promise I will try hard for all of you. Means so much to me!!!!!!!
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http://naughtynightspress.blogspot.com/2013/10/with-you-all-way-john-quinlan.html?zx=1497fa594c247f17
Darrell Macdonald it is an honor being selected by you and Thanos to be an Official Alpha Male Image Model for 2013. As I promised you I will now be sending you my Alpha Male model shots that just came back. Here is the very 1st one I opened, I have 6 more and you will be getting them all for your sites and blogs in just a few minutes. Much respect my Irish brother and thanks again foe choosing me to represent your brand to the world.
I would just like to take a quick minute to thank all the people who have supported me throughout 2013. There were many times when I almost quit and gave up but so many of you with kind words and love didn’t let me. There were times when I was really down and you picked me up & motivated me to press on. Throughout the majority of this year I dealt with my fair share of personal problems and I did my best to tune them out and just focus on the goals at hand that were successful. To all the romance writers and authors around the globe, thank you for billing me as ‘The Most Tattooed Male Romance Cover Model in The World’ it is very special to me and an honor to be labeled as such. All of the writers have been so nice to me and I am actually taken back by all of it….just amazing! Winning the NPC Vermont Overall Men’s Physique this past April had so much personal meaning as I dedicated the win to my grandfather who was like my real dad who passed away one month prior and yes I cried on camera talking about it but it was one of the greatest feelings to be able to follow through with what I promised him. I have so much respect for the NPC and the people who put these great shows together like Bev Francis and Mike Feulner as it’s people like this that gave John Quinlan a 2nd chance in life when I had no sense of direction. I truly feel born again as an NPC athlete. Being accepted as a brother by all the male cover models at the Romantic Times convention in Kansas City this past May was a real highlight for me. Right from the very start I was family and being a featured cover guy there with the rest is something I will always be proud of. To the great Jillian Bullock, thank you for believing in John Quinlan. Thank you for selecting me to star in your 2014 movie, ‘A Sense of Purpose Fighting for Our Lives.’ There were so many great guys to choose from and you took me and I won’t let you down. With the addition of actor Chris Mann, who is best known for his role as Councilman Anthony Gray on HBO’s ‘The Wire’, being signed on as well as an actor and producer of this movie it is really shaping up to be something special. I am competing tomorrow at the NPC Brooklyn Grand Prix in the Men’s Physique Open & Master’s class. Guys, I made it here in one piece….despite many obstacles and a flu like virus this past week that knocked me on my ass we made it. There is one thing I can promise about tomorrow, I will do my best. Win, lose or draw I gave it hell and in my heart I can live with that. Thank you again for everything, it all means so much to me!
God Bless,
– John
Here are a few images from a photo shoot I had last month in Calvin Klein blues.