34 / matters magazine / winter 2019 and the Angry Inch. In addition, he sang vocals in punk-metal band The Smash- up. The band did an international tour with Megadeth, Deftones, and Lamb of God. Of course, getting in a run every day for almost 25 years has its signifi- cant challenges. “There are those times I’ve needed 20 minutes to duck into a phone booth [to get in a run],” he says. “But the hardest time was when we were on tour [with Megadeth].” His fierce touring schedule some- times made “one mile feel like five miles.” Watt recalls injuring himself during a band softball game organized by Dave Mustaine, co-founder of Megadeth and the original lead gui- tarist of Metallica. “I was fasting be- cause it was Yom Kippur and I pulled a muscle while sprinting to first base,” he recalls. “I think it was a Yom Kip- pur punishment for playing that day. Running was really hard the next day and I was limping onstage trying to be a heavy metal singer.” Watt, his wife and their daughter moved to Maplewood from Green- point, Brooklyn three years ago. And while there’s been a period of adjust- ment, he’s a big fan of the commu- nity. “Most of us have a similar story. We still miss the great things about the city, but at the same time, I have more of a social life here than I think I’ve ever had,” he says. “There’s a lot of camaraderie and there’s a spirit to this SOMA thing. I think it’s real. I don’t Watt White has participated in his share of road races over the years. Celtics Basketball Camp 9am- 3pm June 24- June 28 July 8- July 12 July 15- July 19 July 22- July 26 July 29- Aug 2 St. Joseph's CYO, Maplewood will host a summer Basketball Camp for five weeks for Boys and Girls in Grades 2 to 7 Space is limited, Register Today! Before June 1st: $250 per week After June 1st: $300 per week For more info contact: stjosephcyobb@aol.com **discounts before June 1st** - multiple weeks: $225 per week - family discount: $225 per child PRESCHOOL PRESCHOOL MICKEY FRIED OF OHEB SHALOM CONGREGATION Learn. Create. Play. South Orange, NJ • MickeyFriedPreschool.org • (973) 762-7069 NEW eBook! by Leo P. Tabick, PGA Professional "Revealing Your Swing is perfect for golfers of any age or skill level. Taking Leo's lessons on the course will improve your game and give you the confidence to shoot low numbers." -S.W. ONLY $6.97 PLACE YOUR ORDER TODAY! VISIT: bettergolfperformance.com