About Michael Crook

 

I am Michael Crook of Albany, New York.  If you’re looking for Michael Crook the lawyer, music producer, photographer, professor or whatever else, you’re looking in the wrong place.  There are many Michael Crooks, way more than I once thought!

No, I’m absolutely not the only Michael Crook, but I’m the best one!

I was part of the 2025 election cycle in Albany, New York.  I ran for mayor and had plenty of supporters.  However, I had to withdraw due to serious health issues that would prevent me from serving effectively if elected.

 

 

In addition to English, I speak Dutch and can trace my Dutch heritage back to at least the 14th century.  Additionally, just for funsies, I am an anger translator.  I translate for people who are too kind or shy to speak angrily.  As I lived in Mays Landing, New Jersey for some time, I can help with the anger aspect.  I am also fluent in UK English.

Furthermore, I am a certified American Sign Language interpreter.  I have performed interpreting services for all manner of events, church services and meetings.  I have even assisted those in need of such assistance in jails and prisons.

I am one of the first people to have established an internet-based fan club for a European dance act.  That club was the Unlimited Too Fan Club, which feted Dutch dance group 2 Unlimited from 1993 through 1996.  Through that club, which I ran throughout junior and high school, I established professional contacts that continue to this day.

I am one of those people who follows the possibility of World War III.  I have written numerous articles on the subject and I consider myself to be an expert on the subject matter.

After being born into but not baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist faith and following thirty years of Mormonism, I came home to the Catholic Church in 2022.   I attend Mass weekly and I volunteer whenever and wherever needed in my parish.  Though I am a Catholic, I do not in any way represent my parish, diocese, nor the Church.