Paul DeBruyne

What inspired your most recent tattoo?

Aces and eights! Do you look at the card? Do you bet it without looking and take your chances? With my back against the wall is just that. Don’t let life or anyone sneak up on you! Keep your back protected and keep everything in front of you or you end up like Wild Bill! I told an awesome artist what I was thinking and he designed the tattoo perfectly. I love the black and white tattoos and the amazing design that makes it look 3D and makes it just pop!

If your ink could speak, what would it say?

I may not be big and muscular but I can have the sting of a scorpion! My fallen angel is the struggle with faith and life. There are ups and downs for everyone, and my guardian angel understands my struggles with faith. Psalm 23, says I love my parents. Although life was not easy, the priest, my mom and I said it together before she passed. In that moment my mom had clarity from dementia and was herself again. This dude will never let anyone sneak up on him, he is protective of his loved ones.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would book a trip to Ireland for my wife and I. She is an amazing person and has put up with me through all challenges. She has stage 4 metastatic breast cancer, and a bucket list item is to go to Ireland. Her heritage is 95% Irish and I would love to take her there before the cancer wins the battle. She is the love of my life and has always been there for me - even through the crazy times. I have been to NY several times for work, she has not. I would spend every penny on her.