following graduation he went directly into the nuclear submarine service. when old jeans are returned back to the company, a quality check is carried out to determine whether they can be re-used through mud' s vintage program or if they should be recycled. the melody for the christmas carol "hark! rock and shell ornament), quite regardless of utility or convenience. several of these jobs required him to be self-sufficient and be away from his family home on his own for long periods of time, despite his young age. it is the one song from the musical not included in any stage version of the show. 