Extol December 2017-January2018 | Page 49

AT HOME WITH TODD SHARP SHARP STUFF I know it sounds cliché, but I go get in the gym. I know I don’t look like I spend much time in the gym. … One of the things I’ve noticed is a lot of my friends and people that I care about in my age range, it kind of feels like they’ve given up in terms of trying to stay fit. ...Once you get to this stage in life, you kind of feel like all of your resources, time and energy need to go to your kids, and I think the truth is (you have to) take time for yourself – not just your physical health but your mental health. … You have to find your motivation. … I really try to remind myself life is a journey, not a destination and at least I’ve got another day on that path. Do you have any resolutions for 2018? My resolution is to live my truth more every day and to be less judgmental of others but especially to be less judgmental of myself. Of course, Floyds Knobs resident Todd Sharp was the shining star of “So Sharp,” a reality show that featured him and the championship University of Louisville dance team he’s coached for years when the series debuted on Lifetime in late July. But these five faces have garnered a bit (or more) of the spotlight, too, and offered a quick take on their respective experiences. Photos by Antonio Pantoja Photography assistant: Taylor Christine PATRICK MAHONEY “It was unlike anything I’ve ever done before. It’s supposed to be reality, but it’s hard to be yourself in front of cameras It takes a little while to want to get in the groove, but overall it was a good experience. I learned that I’m a lot more introverted and quiet than I thought. I think it really helped me to communicate better with people. … I think that it was surprising how natural it all came for Todd and how it was almost like the cameras didn’t affect who he was and how true he was able to be to himself and how genuine he came across on camera.” 47