July 1st, 2011
Life is often confusing but once you have a child you can more easily discern important items from the superfluous. My focus these days is my family, my friends and my profession. While I sincerely appreciate the enthusiasm of reality television fans I have other priorities that supersede any possible participation in non-scripted programming this summer. Moreover, I absolutely enjoy public speaking and the occasional television appearance but I have officially retired from competition based shows - There is simply nothing left for me to accomplish in this genre. Now please don't take this as a statement of arrogance; If you truly contemplate my current situation as well as my past history I'm sure you'll agree with this decision.
That said, I wish nothing but the best to Robyn Kass, Allison Grodner, Rich Meehan, Les Moonves, Julie Chen and the entire CBS family. Will I watch Big Brother? Honestly, I don't watch much TV these days. I also don't think anyone was ever lying on his or her deathbed and said, "Now that my life is about to end I have one major regret: I sure wished I had spent more time watching Big Brother"! Point being, I'm a little preoccupied these days but I'm confident that the contestants this summer will provide the fans with minutes of entertainment.
Moving forward, my good friend, Mike Malin, has a new show, Famous Food, premiering on Vh1 on July 10th at 10:00 pm so you'll be able to see him all summer and I have a number of scheduled appearances on QVC where I educate consumers about anti-aging products. I'm also in the process of expanding my laser tattoo removal clinics. In addition to the four Southern California locations we just opened in Dallas, Texas and are in the process of a multi-city expansion that will take place through 2013 so we can offer tattoo removal nationwide. I also co-authored two medical text book chapters and solely authored a third that will be published late this summer. Additionally, with serving as an associate clinical professor of dermatology at two medical schools I find very little free time. That said, I always find time to spend outdoors but and having had skin cancer myself, I always remind everyone to use sun avoidance measures and always wear sunscreen .
Ten years ago, to the day, I moved to Los Angles to create the life I always dreamed of and to fulfill my destiny... and you all helped me accomplish exactly that. So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you!
Now it is time for you to fulfill your destiny - which path will you choose?
Have a healthy and happy summer.
Love,
Dr. WILL KIRBY
P.S. Yes, the rumors are true, my son, Cash Kirby, will be entering the 2031 NBA draft!