F.A.Q You may have spotted Father Time-a.k.a. Paul Pagano-- at festivals, sporting events and area parades decked out in festive threads to match the occasion. Now the local Italian--American celebrity reveals what makes him tick.

WHEN DID YOU BECOME FATHER TIME?
After the passing of patriotic songstress Kate Smith in 1985, I combined the costume idea of the folklore character "Father Time" with "God Bless America". I decorated my bus and set it up to play seasonal music. Since then I've been Father Time.

WHAT DO YOU DO FOR A LIVING?
I'm a retired produce merchant. I had routes from North County down to Bevo. I used to take my bus to events until the bus no longer passed inspection a few years ago.

WHERE DID YOU GROW UP?
I have lived in St.Louis my whole life. I grew up at Jefferson and Cass, and I now live in Overland with my second wife of 10 years and have seven grown children.

WHERE HAVE YOU APPEARED?
I've appeared at events from Fair Saint Louis, to the Valley of the Flowers, to Hermann Mo. for Octoberfest. I've even gone all the way to Milwaukee for the Italian festival, and I've also appeared at the large Chicago Columbus Day parade.

WHY DO YOU DO THIS?
It's like a job. No one has ever associated the figure "Father Time" with "God Bless America." I'm helping people make memories when I see them. In addition, I play over 50 songs on my harmonica and as long as I stay healthy and able, I will be doing this for a long time.