- Graduated from National University in San Diego, California (1989).
- Older brother of Mark Purcell, accomplished singer/songwriter in Boston, Massachusetts.
- Served in the U.S. Marine Corps (1976-1979).
- While in the Marines, a parachute jump on a windy day over Camp Pendleton went wrong. He thrilled civilian on-lookers by nearly landing in the bleachers. Instead, he crash-landed on top of two parked cars just behind the bleachers.
- While attending Cape Cod Community College (4 C's), a girlfriend talked him into working as a fashion model in the widely promoted, first ever "Man About Town" fashion show and contest. Doug was voted and crowned "Mr. 4 C's" 1982.
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