Protege to Steve Kaufman. At the age of 22 Ringo (Ringo Daniel Funes), wants to be known only as Ringo) has been with Steve Kaufman (1960-2010) for many years. Ringo at an early age was part of Steve Kaufman’s program GIVE KIDS A BREAK. He is so determined, talented and promising that Steve Kaufman has made him his assistant.