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Walt Larimore
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Walt Larimore

Walter L. Larimore has been called one of "America's best-known family physicians" and listed in “Distinguished Physicians of America,” “The Best Doctors in America,” and “Who’s Who in America.” Walt was awarded the... Read full bio

Author Revealed:
Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. I desire to seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness
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About Walt Larimore
  • What is your birthdate?:
    3/7
  • Previous occupations:
    Gas Station Attendant, Dish Washer, Lifeguard, Waiter, Biology Technician, Burn Unit Technician, ER doctor, Family Physician, Medical Professor, Lecturer, Medical Journalist, Author
  • Favorite job:
    Writing
  • High school and/or college:
    High School at Lee High and college at LSU in Baton Rouge, LA
  • Name of your favorite composer or music artist?:
    Leonard Cohen
  • Favorite movie:
    Dr. Zhivago
  • Favorite television show:
    CSI Miami
Revealing Questions
Q. How would you describe your life in only 8 words?
A. I desire to follow and please Jesus Christ
Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. I desire to seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness
Q. How would you describe perfect happiness?
A. True happiness is not made in getting something -- it is becoming a person who is indwelled by love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Q. What’s your greatest fear?
A. Not pleasing my Father in Heaven
Q. If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you choose to be?
A. Where I've been called
Q. With whom in history do you most identify?
A. The Disciple, Thomas
Q. Which living person do you most admire?
A. Bill Judge
Q. What are your most overused words or phrases?
A. Got it
Q. What do you regret most?
A. The times I have not been the husband or father I should have been.
Q. If you could acquire any talent, what would it be?
A. Painting
Q. What is your greatest achievement?
A. My marriage and my children
Q. What’s your greatest flaw?
A. My selfishness
Q. What’s your best quality?
A. My desire to learn and gain wisdom
Q. If you could be any person or thing, who or what would it be?
A. I like being me
Q. What trait is most noticeable about you?
A. Laughter
Q. Who is your favorite fictional hero?
A. Jean Valjean in Les Miserables.
Q. Who is your favorite fictional villain?
A. Captain Ahab in Moby Dick
Q. If you could meet any historical character, who would it be and what would you say to him or her?
A. I look so forward to the day when I'll meet Jesus face-to-face. And, I anticipate being able to sit and chat a bit, with a vanilla soy latte, of course.
Q. What is your biggest pet peeve?
A. My own hypocrisy
Q. What is your favorite occupation, when you’re not writing?
A. Seeing patients as a family physician
Q. What’s your fantasy profession?
A. Sailing a yacht around tropical islands
Q. What 3 personal qualities are most important to you?
A. honesty, transparency, vulnerability
Q. If you could eat only one thing for the rest of your days, what would it be?
A. Ice cream
Q. What are your 5 favorite songs?
A. Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah, Sarah McLachlan, Bonnie Tyler's Total Eclipse of the Heart, Over the Rhine's White Horse, Meatloaf's I'd Do Anything for Love
On Books and Writing
Q. Who are your favorite authors?
A. St. John
Charles Martin

Ayn Rand

Gene Edwards

Max Lucado

Q. What are your 5 favorite books of all time?
A. The Bible
The Divine Romance

My Utmost for His Highest

All Creatures Great and Small

Atlas Shrugged

Q. Is there a book you love to reread?
A. Moby Dick
Q. Do you have one sentence of advice for new writers?
A. Do only what you are called to do.
Q. What comment do you hear most often from your readers?
A. Loved your book(s)