I am funny, understanding, and a great cook.
My Self-Summary
I'm here for the same reason you are: I'm trying to meet someone in
a city of 8 million.
I moved to New York three years ago, and made a home. I work hard
for what I want, which mostly concerns my writing.
Since my arrival, I've become more independent, more out-going and
turned into a pretty great cook. I like who I am, here.
Basically, I love this city, and I'm looking for someone to share
it with.
What I’m doing with my life
I'm a writer who also engages in some freelance copy-editing, from
time to time. I love to make a living using my writing talents--
English is kinda my bitch.
I'm currently assisting a producer write his first self-help
program; which has opened up some interesting doors. (Being paid to
meditate is also quite cool.) I'm plotting my own self-help program
for the future, once his first one is up and running.
On the more creative front, I'm marketing my first psychological
thriller for the stage. Those who have read it have loved it; so
I'm doing what I can to put it in the hands of those who could get
it somewhere key.
When I'm not in New York, I'm in MD visiting family and trying to
be the Cool Uncle.
I'm going to leave my mark on this town; and my writing is the best
way to do that. So, that's what I'm doing.
I’m really good at
Writing! I pick up new formats quickly, and have tried my hand at
scripts, screenplays, comic books and sketches. My brain's
constantly working away at *something* fictional, so I put it to
good use.
I'm a good listener. I like being there for friends when they need
someone to talk to. I inherited that from my dad, a minister.
I'm no slouch at conversation, either.
I'm a talented actor, with a specialty for improvisational comedy.
I'm in an improv troop that performs monthly in Manhattaan.
Woot.
I've also become quite a cook! I've been reading Gourmet magazine
(before it got cancelled, ugh) and enjoy the chance to make
something special.
Something equally fun but less applicable in the day-to-day?
Voices. I've got dozens of them. I had a decent VO career starting
in MD, and haven't given up on it here in NY.
The first things people usually notice about me
I have a vocal sense of humor, with a taste for bad puns. Also, my
eyes are very blue.
That, and my taste in clothing. Love me a 3-piece suit.
My favorite books, movies, music, and food
Favorite books:
The Time Traveler's
Wife, anything by
Terry Pratchett, Jasper
Fforde, Lamb and anything else by
Christopher Moore.
Favorite Comics:
Watchmen,
Kingdom Come,
Invincible,
The Walking Dead, anything
by
Alan Moore,
The Long
Halloween, Hellboy, Superman: Red Son.
Movies:
Sleuth,
Hot Fuzz,
Shaun of the
Dead,
the
Godfather (I & II),
Superman,
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang,
Big Fish,
Barton Fink,
(or anything by the Coen brothers) plenty of others.
Shows: Glee, Dexter,
West Wing,
Buffy the Vampire
Slayer,
Kids in the Hall,
Pushing Daisies,
Star Trek: Deep Space
Nine,
SNL!
Music:
Diana
Krall, classical, oldies, soundtracks of Stephen Sondheim, Ella
Fitzgerald, Yo-Yo Ma, John Williams... the list goes on.
Food: Oooh. A fondness for Chinese, good Mexican; any recipe that
gets to sear up some steak. I *love* to cook. I'm enjoying trying
to find the best pizza in New York.
The six things I could never do without
My cell phone.
My subway card.
My laptop.
Pen & Paper (that counts as one, dammit).
A cup of hot coffee.
My pork pie hat.
I spend a lot of time thinking about
Writing. It's one of my favorite ways to spend time. I'm constantly
working on *something*.
I think about what's next. Where my career is going, where my
writing is headed, what will I be doing next year; etc.
I think about my family-- I have a two-year-old nephew, Oscar. The
little guy is just perfect.
On a typical Friday night I am
Enjoying a drink (bourbon on the rocks), relaxing at home or out
with friends doing a show, seeing a movie, something fun.
That, or being a hermit and writing.
The most private thing I’m willing to admit here
It's only recently that I've started to learn how to be truly
happy. Still learning...
You should message me if
You're a fan of sterling conversation. You're funny and you like
yourself. You don't mind someone making a good meal or getting a
backrub. You want to meet someone who can challenge you in the
right ways.