After 11 years living in Manhattan, I moved to Washington to do something really interesting in government, and found a great apartment a few blocks north of Dupont Circle. The first year flew by, and midway through the second year I did the classic DC revolving door thing, leaving the government to work for a big law firm. Washington has been great, but I still haven't socialized much or had a serious relationship here.

As for who I am, I'm an over-educated (BA, MBA, and JD - mostly Ivy League) attorney. I think I'm holding up pretty well for my age (I've managed to keep all of my teeth and most of my hair). I love international travel -- I took three week-long vacations to Paris, Italy, and London last year (friends in Paris; parents' summer-home in Umbria). My favorite hobby is photography. I enjoy discussing literature, music, technology, politics, art, and just about anything else with bright, engaging people.

I work pretty hard, but I can find time when I want to. I'm a very laid back guy who would just like to meet a nice, intelligent, sane, attractive woman who stays in shape (I work out every day) and has a good sense of humor. It would be nice if she enjoyed watching movies at home (I have a great new couch, LED HDTV, and blu-ray player set-up), reading, biking, and great conversation, because despite all of the exciting activities described elsewhere in my profile),these are the things I usually do in my free time. I'd love to find one great single woman in Washington to keep me company.

Making people laugh; My job; Chess; Skiing; Other things ;-)

I look a lot like George Clooney, or Cary Grant, or Tom Cruise (especially if you're not wearing your glasses or contact lenses).

Books: Sophie's Choice, The Spy Who Came In From The Cold, Alexander Hamilton, The Fountainhead, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Wives of Henry VIII.

Movies: When Harry Met Sally, Crimes and Misdemeanors, Up in the Air, The Godfather, Wall Street, The Apartment, Michael Clayton, Vertigo, The Lives of Others, Like Crazy.

Shows: The Producers, Les Miserables.

Music: DeVotchka, Beethoven, Rolling Stones (early), Mozart, Rilo Kiley, Cat Stevens, Bach, Paul Simon, Coldplay, Mahler, Harry Chapin.

Food: Deep dish pizza (only in Chicago); Pad Thai; Bistrot Du Coin.

1. My gym (I work out every morning, no exceptions)
2. New York Times and Wall Street Journal (I want both sides of the story).
3. iPhone 5 (plus the wallet case - it's the only thing I carry now!)
4. Capital Bikeshare (I commute on it every day, even though I have my own bike, so I guess I could live without it, but still...)
5. The view from my apartment window (I watch the sun rise over the rooftops and the Washington Monument every morning).
6. Cappuccino (I make my own).

work; life; you; how did I end up living in Washington, DC?

in a really good mood.

In the last election, I voted for...oh, nobody really cares about that in Washington, DC.

you think you can rescue me from internet dating.