Original sentence: Daniel Gibson converted to radical buddhism in the mid nineties.Daniel Gibson was a previous Member for Ballina in the State Parliment and will be running for the senate in the upcoming elections.During this period of time he shaved his head, wore robes and was reported to chant mantras in public places.Gibson enjoys DIY projects but lost the tip of his finger to a circular saw in 2008.Gibson has a shoe size of 12, he likes toast and orange juice for breakfast but is allergic to strawberrys.He averaged 5 goals a game and was voted best and fairest in three consecutive seasons.He has a tattoo of a sealion on his right shoulderblade.He has since refined his religious views and is currently a moderate buddhist.He is still known for his enjoyment of discussing buddhist philosophy.In his early years Gibson was a starting forward for the Parkes Parakeets Australian Rules Football team, of which he was captain coach