Eighty SixEighty Six was born David Klenda in Cedar Creek, Nebraska. His family moved to Western Washington when he was three. He currently resides in Spokane Valley, Washington, with his wife and three kids. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature ith a Writing Emphasis from Dominican College in San Rafael, California. The Penguins taught him to write in a wide range of styles and voices. After college, he taught ESL in South Korea for a year. He has worked most of his life as a server and bartender. He currently sells used cars. Both industries have taught him much about character, dialogue and the human condition. He has performed at Broken Mic, Terrain, multiple Foray for The Arts events, Zizkovsiska in Prague and anywhere in Spokane he's able. In March 2020 he won the Last Chance Poetry Slam and earned a spot to compete for Spokane's regional team. The Finals never happened. Read More Read Less