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James Murakami
JAMES MURAKAMI
Staff Meteorologist, Department of Atmospheric Sciences
Born in Kamakura, Japan, Murakami has lived in Los Angeles since he was 5. He graduated from UCLA in 1982 with a B.S. in atmospheric sciences, a field he chose when he was inspired by TV weatherman George Fishbeck. See Murakami's forecasts at www.atmos.ucla.edu/web/weather/.

What is your motto?
Treat all people with courtesy. Admittedly, I don't achieve 100% success, but I think I come close.

What is your most valued possession?
My CD collection of Mozart's music.

What is the best thing about your job?
Being paid to watch the weather. I also derive great satisfaction from helping others, from planning a vacation to choosing a wedding date.


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