Barry Kirkey also goes by the names of Extramask and 26. He is widely known for not kissing or holding a girls hand until that very age.

He can be found speaking, as 26, on three David DeAgenlo products, notably, Cocky Comedy & Other Conversation Skills.

Also, he is a main character, known as Extramask, in the Neil Strauss novel, The Game.

Barry’s spent a majority of his early years as an Asthmatic.

He had countless Asthma attacks from age 6 to 15 where he would be rushed by ambulance to the hospital to receive Ventolin, a medication used to treat asthma and other lung illnesses.

Later, his parents would purchase there own Ventolin pump.

Born on April 30, 1976, Barry, 13, began to develop Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

OCD, is a psychiatric anxiety disorder carrying a range of symptoms. Common OCD traits include touching something a specific number of times – and if what being touched isn’t touched properly, or not touched the correct number of times, then this could cause that person immense distress.

With OCD, some people also believe they will “lose control” and attack someone for no reason. This often causes the person to loop this thought over and over in their mind until they are convinced the thought is not true. Unfortunately, in dire situations, this can take up to months or years.

Barry adopted the symptoms above, along with a plethora of other highly disturbing thoughts and rituals.

As a result, this caused him to become very depressed.

Analyzing virtually every thought he had became a pastime. He would delve in to his intrusive OCD-based thoughts and question if they were real or not. This caused his OCD to worsen.

His unwillingness to take prescription drugs for the illness gave him a narrow approach to finding relief.

For years Barry began going through countless self-help and spiritual resources. This included: Anthony Robbins, Wayne Dyer and Deepak Chopra, all of which he believes are garbage now. However, at the time his goal was to get rid of his OCD through self-introspection.

In 2006, he realized that his OCD was going to rule his life forever, so he decided to have real Doctors help him. He stumbled across an OCD clinic and at the clinic he had a psychiatrist, along with a psychologist, who taught him Exposure Response Therapy (ERP).

He still has OCD, but he has much more control over it. He says that he has never felt better in his life.

Aside from having OCD and Asthma, Barry also had huge issues with acne for much of his life. His face and neck were spattered with pink swollen dots and white pustules.

In 1998, already insecure, Barry decided to find a Dermatologist. He quickly went on Accutane – a medication prescribed for the treatment of severe acne. And for many years has been virtually acne free.

Barry was born in Montreal, Canada. He used to run a Comedy Show in downtown Toronto, Canada, named The Barry Kirkey Show. A Journalism graduate, his favorite TV shows are Kenny vs Spenny and South Park. He is also a big fan of the Howard Stern Show.

Christiano comes to Toronto by way of Brazil. He was born in 1971, and grew up in Anápolis, Goiás, Brazil. His mother passed away when he was a 6 month old baby, and later, he was adopted by his Grandparents. Despite this hardship, he describes his childhood as good.

He was a very active adolescent who created games for his group of friends and stood out as the leader of group. His earliest memory as a child was the moment he discovered his love of art. As a toddler, he remembers picking up a crayon his older sister had left behind. When she found that Christiano had taken it, she grabbed it away from him, but in that short time he had fallen in love with colors and the ability to create.

His talent for drawing was evident when he was a student in school. His passion - comics and cartoons; and at age 12 he drew his first comic strip. Later, as a 16-year-old, Christiano saw opportunity for adventure, and dropped out of school to move to northern Brazil where he had a job lined up. He wanted to live his own life, do his own thing, and not live by anyone else’s rules.

The job did not work out, and he eventually found himself living on the streets and starving. He would find abandon parks, outdoor benches and construction sites to sleep in. On occasion, he would sleep in the wrong neighborhood where he would wake up surrounded by Brazilian thugs, who would hassle him for money.

He was underage and stranded with no easy way to get back home. However, instead of feeling sorry for himself, he chose to recognize that his situation was a result of his own decisions. He allowed the consequences to strengthen his character and he chose to learn from the experience.

Eventually making his way back home, he returned to school, spent some time in the Brazilian Army, Tiro-de-Guerra de Anápolis, TG/11/001. He also and began working for Brazil’s highly circulated newspaper, Diário da Manhã, doing editorial cartoons and illustrations.

Realizing that he wanted more opportunities than he could have in Brazil, Christiano chose to immigrate to Canada when he was 22 years old.

He arrived in Canada on a cold January day in 1994. He did not have one cent to his name, did not know how to speak English, had no winter coat, no job and no family or friends. His desire for better life and the will to succeed as an artist kept him focused.

His first years in Canada were a struggle. He experienced weakness and strength, and would laugh at his hardships, quickly moving on. Early, he landed a job as a Brick Layer, which he still does to this day.

He also credits his success to a spiritual awakening he had through meditation and hypnosis. It gave him clarity and focus. He found this experience gave him more confidence and the ability to control his emotions and himself.

Christiano devotes much of his life to his art. His endeavors include drawing, oil and acrylic painting, sculpting and cartooning. He is an artist by trade and likes to explore new media and techniques.

When he’s not creating, Christiano enjoys getting back to his roots with Latin music and dancing. In the summertime he spends his time outdoors playing soccer. He also likes to enjoy the company of friends, watching movies, going to the theater and helping those in need.

Greg was born on February 26, 1977 in Oshawa, Ontario where he lived until he was eight. His family then moved to Whitby, Ontario where Greg spent his school years.

Greg attended Father Leo. J. Austin High School in Whitby, a Catholic school. As a child and a teenager, Greg was very shy. He was not very social or talkative. His parents encouraged him to get involved in activities, and he became an alter boy for the Catholic church. He played in a cavalcade of organized sports, however, he excelled in hockey, and played for the Town of Whitby.

Later, in his high school years, he had to quit hockey when he was diagnosed with Chrone’s disease. Battling the disease played a big part in his life, especially in his late teens and early 20’s. Although, it presently plays a part in his everyday life by dictating his diet, Greg is currently in remission.

By the time he graduated from high school, Greg had a small, dedicated group of friends who had stuck with him through his illness. When he entered York University after high school he was still shy. He had never had a date. He made a conscious choice to make the necessary changes to transform himself into a very social individual. His efforts led him to develop a large social network of friends and an active dating life. He also worked on his social skills at his retail job at Canadian Tire, which he took to help pay his way through school.

Greg has two degrees. After graduating from York University with a degree in Business Administration, he attended Trebas Institute in Toronto where he earned his degree in Business Music Administration. He is very active in the music scene, writing music blogs, creating band-related websites, and writing for independent music magazines and websites. He worked as an intern for the Universal Music Group where he worked on marketing and producing concerts. Greg has attended more than 500 concerts over the years and has attended 30 Sloan shows. His favorite bands are Radiohead, The Walkmen and Interpol.

After his internship, Greg took a job in the banking industry as a communications analyst. Writing, desktop publishing, and administering the company’s internal website are all part of Greg’s day to day job.

Greg still spends much of his time around the music industry, going to shows and spending time with related friends. He would like to move in to and develop within the business, where he sees himself writing articles.

When he’s not working or immersing himself in music, Greg spends his time at the gym. He enjoys the social scene in Toronto, whether he’s out on a date or with his friends. He also likes traveling; and gets away from his country a couple of times a year. He has traveled all over Europe, North America, and has spent time in the Caribbean.

Roxie and her family moved to Canada 13 years ago from Poland. She had a fairly easy transition because she already spoke English and her family had relatives that lived there. After finishing high school, the now 27-year-old choreographer attended Concordia University in Montreal, earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Choreography in 2005. While at the university she trained in jazz, ballet, modern, contemporary and social dances.

Roxie then spent a year in Europe. She planned to take short trips to Italy, Germany, Croatia, and Poland. When she got to Poland, however, she ended up staying there for the entire year. While there, she taught dance and choreographed shows for middle and high school students at a Montessori School. She also spent quite a bit of time volunteering at a shelter where she led dance workshops for the children living there.

Her time in Poland exploded her creativity. She devised, worked on, and spent most of her time developing curriculum for her students.

Now that Roxie is back in Canada, she works as a freelance choreographer and a personal trainer for women. She also choreographs at a community musical theater in Montreal. Once when a performer had to back out at the last minute, she had to jump on stage and perform as a male. She loved it.

Her professional schedule is hectic. She spends a lot of time in her dance studio after hours forming ideas and then dancing them out. She loves discovering what comes out of this time, focusing on making her dancing and choreography more personal.

Roxie still makes time for the other things she enjoys, too. She listens to CBC radio (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) often because she appreciates its quality music and positive world news. One thing you won’t find her doing, however, is watching television. She hasn’t owned one for six years and doesn’t miss it. She also reads a lot, favoring biographies.

Making jewelry is another one of her outlets – mostly bracelets from recycled old leather jackets that she adds leather and beads to. She enjoys going to art fairs so she can discover new artists and support them.

Reflection is an important activity for Roxie. Spending time alone at a coffee house or in the park with her thoughts is common for her. She believes you should always take some time at the end of the day to draw conclusions about its events. She says journaling or even drawing about them help you to see deeper into what is going on.

She believes in living her life with intention, helping others – sharing herself.

Stefan Anton, 28, grew up in the suburbs of Toronto, Canada. He lived in 12 different homes before starting high school because his parents were always trying to find the right home. He attended six different elementary schools, making it difficult to keep and develop friendships.

He attended Father Leo J. Austin Catholic High School, and was able to stay there until graduation. There, he made some very close friends, several of whom he still has today. Stefan excelled academically in high school, finding a regular place on the honor roll.

As children, he and his brother played an immense amount of video games, and were seemingly invincible at them. They could play any video game and master it within a day or two. He fondly remembers how he could determine the economic and social status of his friends’ families by looking at their video game collection.

After graduating from high school in 1998, Stefan attended Waterloo University for two years before transferring to York University. He made this transfer to live at home with his parents when his mom’s cancer (which had been in remission) returned. Stefan worked full time so he could meet the expense of school; however spending time with his mom was his priority. Sadly, she died before she was able to see him graduate with a B.A. in Psychology.

He began working for a bank while still at university, and has been with the same company for eight years. He has worked his way to the position of Business Writer within the company, a position he has held for the past year and a half. When asked, he will say that he likes what he does, but it’s very boring to describe to someone else. He also participates in the social committee at work, helping plan outside events for his colleagues. Stefan also does some freelance writing, which he would like to do more of in the future.

When not at work, he likes to spend time with his girlfriend whom he lives with. He still enjoys playing video games and is currently playing Warcraft. He also plays the computer game Minesweeper, often out of habit.

Stefan also takes pleasure in reading – usually fantasy novels. He has recently been reading a lot of Anne Rice’s older work, and is currently reading Lasher.

When watching television, he will usually be tuned in to House or the British historical show, The Tudors.

One thing that Stefan really enjoys is making people laugh, and looks for the humor in all real life situations. He has a talent for noticing these situations and getting others to see them the way he does.

Super was born in the small town of Campinas, Brazil on February 25, 1981. He had typical Brazilian childhood. He went to school and was involved in anything related to sports. He especially enjoyed swimming, volleyball, and soccer – a sport that he continues to play to this day.

At the age of 14, Super began to work part time in a locksmith shop while he was still attending school. He would wake up early and go to school until lunchtime. After lunch he would go the locksmith shop where he would work all afternoon. When he wasn’t in school or at work, he was playing soccer. He was a very independent youth and was given this freedom by his parents, they left it up to him to make his own decisions about school and work. His parents divorced when he was 14.

Super began attending university when he was 17 years old. He studied business administration for two years at Universidade Paulista in Campinas, Brazil. Again, he chose to work and attend school at the same time, switching from his job at the locksmith shop to one with an organization sponsored by the Brazilian government that distributed food to charities. Within one year of working at his new job he had been promoted to supervisor.

Working all day from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and attending university in the evenings until after 10:00 PM every night left little time for anything else during the week. He had his weekends free, and enjoyed hanging out with his friends and going out to party.

After two years at university, Super began to yearn for a new adventure. After his brother returned from a trip to Canada, he began to get curious about the country. He was interested in experiencing a different culture, a different language, and cold weather. In March of 2001, Super and a friend got on a plane and headed for Canada. They had no contacts and no place to stay, but they were excited about all the opportunities that Canada would hold for them.

His intention was to have some new experiences in a new country, learn English, make some money and then return to his family in Brazil. However, he got a job as a construction laborer building homes. His boss soon taught him how to drive a forklift. He took a formal English class for about two months before he realized he could learn the language through socializing and conversing. He made friends, met girls, and soon realized that he no longer intended to go back to Brazil, but to stay in Canada.

He still loves Brazil and has been back to visit two times, but Canada is his home now. Presently, he works in sales and marketing for an import/export company and is enjoying the different kind of work and while developing new skills.

Super enjoys spending his free time with his girlfriend, going to the theater, working out at the gym, watching movies, going to nightclubs and playing soccer. The best thing, he says, is just to spend time with his friends and his girlfriend.