My name is Christopher William Leigh Darling.

I am:
A long-time, non-negotiating vegetarian
A frustrated and worried environmentalist
A politically hesitant socialist
A rabid feminist
An unapologetic atheist (Secular Humanist, to be more specific)

I read a lot. I'm a bit of a gamer. I'm kind of a hippie.

I think logical thought, good grammar and diction, empathy and compassion can save the world.

In order to pay rent I work in the food and beverage industry. I am currently lacking a driving force in my life so I'm kind of muddling along, which is fine for the time being. I enjoy my friends, my family and my job. That's enough for now.

In the future I would like to own or manage a bar or restaurant. I would like to have a long-term partner and live on my own terms. I am not in a hurry to achieve either of these goals, they are just things I would be happy to see occur in my life.

wordplay. I kill at word games. I'm a very good dancer. I really enjoy throwing parties. I read very fast. I draw and paint okay. I'm a decent writer. I cut and style hair very well.

My smile. Unless I'm not smiling. Which is most of the time.

Authors: Octavia E Butler, Juliet Marillier, Orson Scott Card, Augusten Burroughs.
Books: The Millenium Trilogy (Steig Larsson), Chronicles of Chaos (John C Wright), His Dark Materials (Philip Pullman), A Home at the End of the World (Michael Cunningham), Geek Love (Katherine Dunn), The Crimson Petal and the White (Michel Faber), Middlesex (Jeffrey Eugenides), Beautiful Boy (David Sheff), Cry to Heaven (Anne Rice), The Persian Boy (Mary Renault).
Subject matter: Science fiction/fantasy, historical fiction, memoir. I particularly enjoy books about prostitution, eunuchs, transgender/queer issues, evolution and addiction.

Comics: Calvin and Hobbes. Edward Gorey.

Movies (the short list): House of Yes, Clue, Inglorious Basterds, Stardust, Angels in America, The Hours, Soldier's Girl, A Single Man, Pan's Labyrinth, Easy A, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, A Home at the End of the World, Spirited Away.

Television: RuPaul's Drag Race, American Dad, Archer, Drawn Together, United States of Tara.

Musical artists: Janelle Monae, Darren Hayes, Casey Stratton, Jason Robert Brown, Alanis Morissette, Alice Smith, Queen, Scissor Sisters, Jay Brannan, The Carpenters, Mika, Levi Kreis, Robbie Williams, Joni Mitchell, Sugarland, Mamas and the Papas, REO Speedwagon.

Musical genres: Folk, classic orchestral, country, R&B, 50s and 60s pop, anything from the 90s, opera, top 40, musicals, classic rock.

Food: (vegetarian) sushi, Mexican, Indian, Greek. Also any vegetarian or vegan restaurant that focuses on anything besides Asian food.

I could live in a cave in the mountains and be fine. To say "I could never do without" my smart phone or my L'Oreal is ridiculous.

To be sporting, however:
Music, Kindle, lip-balm. Fresh air, good friends, freedom to go where I please at my own pace.

Mortality, social injustice, my hair. The limitations and origin of the known universe. The possibility of parallel dimensions. Music. Books. The future. What I'm eating.

Out dancing. Or at a show. Or the theater. Usually with friends.

I think about my hair a lot.

you are Hugh Jackman. Seriously Hugh, I'm pretty sure we're meant to be together. The problem is you're unlisted and I can't find your house on Google Maps Satellite View. So message me! We'll get coffee and talk about leaving your wife. Your kids can live with us; I'm great with kids :-D