I'm basically a somewhat shy, nerdy guy with a big heart. I think I have a good sense of humor and try not to take myself too seriously.

I'm a software engineer for a well-known search company. I used to be a musician, but discovered I didn't like music as a profession. I still enjoy playing the piano and try to do it as much as I can, because it's such good therapy.

I suppose it's my height or maybe my eyes.

I'm a huge fan of 17th and 18th century British literature (think Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, George Eliot, Thomas Hardy and Henry James). I also like early 20th century American literature. I'm a big fan of Edith Wharton and F. Scott Fitzgerald. I also read Science Fiction and Fantasy for fun and escape from real life!

I'm not a big move buff, but I do like art house/period dramas. On the other hand, the last movie I was was "Bridesmaids," which I thought was hysterical!

When I was working as a musician, I did a lot of Broadway shows, and it was lots of fun. I tend to like "classic" shows to more recent ones. My favorite musical is probably "Guys and Dolls."

I love all sorts of music, including classical, pop, rock and some kinds of jazz. I probably spend several hours a week exploring new music.

I love to cook, but I don't really consider myself a "foodie." I've been a vegetarian for many years, but it's not a religion for me. I love all sorts of cuisines. Some of my favorite things are a really good vegetarian burrito from a street truck, a really spicy curry from a great Thai restaurant or big platter of Ethiopian food to share with friends.

My friends
Music
Books
Working out (gotta relieve that stress!)
Animals
Good food

Out having dinner or drinks with friends. I also love to cook, so I like to have friends over for dinner. I also love going to the symphony or the opera.