Scott Fruhan: From Multiple Sclerosis to Med School--And Music

A 1999 Intel finalist works toward a career in medicine—but don't count out his Boston-inspired rock band














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This realism also sometimes comes into play in the messy world of live music. "I remember one time Scott was performing, and at one point he forgot the words to a verse—and almost instantly, and perfectly in time, he said into the mic, 'Note: learn words to own songs,' and everyone in the crowd started laughing," Donin says. "I think that really showed Scott's great sense of humor, which relies heavily on self-deprecation, as well as his timing."


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