As a creative-type, I tend to tinker w/my OKC profile...which is how it grew to be so darned long and silly. You, my dear, have been warned....

Incredibly effusive & affectionate; a giving and kind person with an awfully naughty edge. Also quite playful...

I'm a lover of the arts, a generally witty, gentlemanly, chivalrous sort. I give up my seat for the elderly on the subway or, if I'm not seated, ask others to get up (or sometimes guilt 'em into it =] ).

Looking for a good cuddler/kisser/lover/friend/partner/debater/wrestler/co-cooker/chainsaw juggler. And someone who can give an awesome massage (and receive one [No, no. There're no expectations of a massage happening on the first date. Besides, we'd never find room on the counter at Burger King for that. Hm? Oh, yes, I DO know how to impress a lady on a first date. Why ever do you ask?]).

Have I mentioned that I'm witty? Proof: A comedic storybook (for us adults) about dating (just a preview): WordPress sample

I enjoy exploring the city, occasionally w/camera in hand. Sometimes by bike.

I firmly believe in communication and compromise (w/out compromising one self) in a relationship. I have no patience for trivial, random arguing (a good debate is another story).

Trying to make several business ideas work...and trying to freelance. Blahblahblah...

I'm the poppa to an 80-lb. crazy & crazy-smart dog. We met some years back around Thanksgiving. He was wandering the street; it was fuh-reeezing out, so I offered him a place to stay. I continue to feed him on a fairly regular basis. But he's a terrible roommate -- never cleans up after himself, always late w/his half of the rent, and I think he's only cleaned dishes, like, maybe once in all the time I've had him. He is my best pal, but I will absolutely push him to 2nd-best for the right lady. (For the luvva Pete PLEEEASE be the right lady!...You've no idea how tired I am of talking about treats, squirrels, and who's in the hallway alllll day long. It's like he has NO other interests.)

If being with someone who has to watch their spending -- and by "watch," I mean reallly watch -- is alien to (or a problem for) you, we're not a match (just now). Truth told, it makes dating tough, and I'm not approaching virtually anyone on OKC because of it, but a little company would certainly be nice. Besides, I have to start sharing all these cookies, brownies, and cakes I keep making when I'm bored.

Sometimes I lift free weights, sometimes I do yoga, sometimes Windsor Pilates (fake Pilates, yes, yes), sometimes I jump rope, bike, or shadowbox. But my favorite is to make mint choc. brownies and eat 'em on the couch. Which brings me to situps....

Freelancing and such hasn't allowed much time or money for travel for me. But I am very much of the world -- and cultures -- around us.

I'm living up in Washington Heights, near Ft. Tryon Park. (This seems to be a deal-breaker for most Brooklynites.)

A few years back I became a vegan. I'm not militant about it, nor do I force my beliefs on others. I don't like vegans who act that way (by the same token, if you're militant about being a meat-eater, that's not any better). I've not found it terribly limiting. The transition really wasn't hard. The things I thought I'd miss, I really don't. I made this choice for reasons of animal rights and environmentalism. BTW, I've learned there aren't many masculine vegans, so occasionally I punch out a cow just to show how tough I am. But I never cook & eat her.

I've decided that anytime I need a break from work, I'm going to add names to this list of OKC HANDLES GUYS DON'T WANT TO SEE (constantly under construction):

KilldLastBoyFrnd_29
GrayDownThere
PregnantAgain_3x
SmartterSarahPalin (get it? 2 Ts, soo, JUST as smart)
ManParts_73
BatHeadsRTasty
CheesyTaco
CrampedTaco
(ladies, seriously, don't put "taco" in your username...it's a not-so-pretty euphemism for something else)
BodiesintheCloset4Real
IEatPaste4Kix
CuteNazi
10orBiggerOnly
Passfor21_1999
Oral4U_Never
LetsWatchSBullockMovies
Lkingfor1stHusband
* Now send me YOURS *

Being a gentleman in an old-fashioned sort of way. NOT being a gentleman at the (usually) appropriate times. And quite frankly I'm good at being a hell of a passionate and intuitive lover...or have I already covered that?

Making people laugh. Challenging ideas. Being romantic. Kissing. Nibbling. Touching you in ways you'll never forget.

Baking cookies!...Eating cookies. (Not so good at sharing cookies.)

Doing a fairly bizarre but accurate impersonation of the doofy evening anchor-guy from NY1.

Looking at your pictures and touching myself.

HAHAHAHA! Oh goodness, sorry. No, no. I'm really just photoshopping your face onto the bodies of ewoks and the stars from Twilight.

Lying about my age. I'm actually a couple of years older than my profile. It seemed to be limiting my choices the other way. But, heck, look how freakin' handsome I look! (ahem.)

Kicking ass as necessary.

Cooking.

No pants.

And then, after an explanation, my sense of humor.

I like all sorts of music but generally gravitate to off-beat alternative bands or good ol'-fashioned rock.

In T.V./movies, I like, or at least appreciate, anything which accomplishes what it sets out to do.

My preference for T.V., film, theater, is for things that have an original voice and are compelling. I can sit dumbly and watch most anything (minus sports or reality t.v.), but I prefer to be *compelled* to tune in. I enjoy a wide variety of TV & movies but am EXTREMELY picky about what I ultimately like. I do have a very cool "chick flick" in my top 10.

I love the arts in general. This includes animation, so I need someone with whom to watch all these Disney animated movies on DVD.

Books: Classics and some off-beat contemporary stuff are my thing. Oh, and comic books (yes, oft-times superheroes but also smart ones like Habibi, The Photographer, Asterios Polyp. Even if you don't like comics, anyone who appreciates art or some real in-depth human drama will enjoy these. Look 'em up on Amazon!).

Meh.

In general:
- kissing & cuddling
- the environment
- aristocratic beliefs and their overall effect on the lower classes vis-a-vis something-something smart, smart.
- the arts
- my dog
- irresponsible dog owners
- your dog
- why people BUY dogs...especially from pet shops or backyard breeders (breeders AOK if you know the history of your dog for several generations & have papers to prove it...otherwise, you've likely been snookered)
- wondering how so many don't know "piques" from "peaks" & "chick" from "chic."
- similarly, wondering when the use of two periods became accepted punctuation. Please STOP it!
- How to cook vegetables (99% vegan...)
- politics
- t.v. shows I wish were still on
- sex, hot sex, and incredibly passionate, wildly intoxicating, no-holds-barred sex.
- digressing
- treating fellow human beings with respect.
- If you're the kind of person who doesn't respond to kind, well-written e-mails by well-meaning people via OKC, I already don't like you.
- Why so many women have pictures of themselves w/some kind of fake moustache held up to their face.
- Why ANYone would choose "used up" for body type. ick.
- monkeys
- grammar
- cashews
- Superman & Spider-Man

Dressing up like Catwoman.

Wait...what?

It burns when I pee.

Oh. Too much?

OK...lessee...

Sometimes, when I'm home alone listening to Pandora, "The Time Warp" will come on, and I will get up and "do the Time Warp again."

The clavicle is possibly the sexiest part part of a woman's body. (And maybe, like, the 2nd tastiest.) Mmm.

Also, I have this weird thing that when I get my food home from the supermarket I MUST remove those little price stickers, not only b/c I find them annoying, but I find them aesthetically distracting. That is my only OCD-ish habit.

I have a weird obsession with noses. I mean, it's not like I have a bunch of people's noses in a dresser drawer...I just find that it's the first thing I look at on a person. And a good or bad nose can be the difference in finding someone attractive ("good" does not = "small"...nothing wrong with a "strong" nose). See. Told you it's weird.

I can be inspired to incredibly romantic gestures fairly easily.

I can be inspired to inspire you to incredible heights of sexual passion like you've never experienced...nor even imagined.

(On a side note, why do so many folks not get this question? How can you answer it w/things like "wait and see" or "not telling" when it merely asks what you're "willing" to admit? For instance, I am WILLING to admit that I like toast -- often with strawberry preserves spread on top. I am NOT WILLING to admit that I enjoy strawberry preserves spread on my bottom as well. See? Easy, right? Now go fix your answer.)

you're playful, witty, and think you can curl my toes with a touch.

Please note: I've noticed many women on OKC just write & make observations (e.g., "Wow, you're funny." Or, "That thing you mention is just like this thing I'm gonna mention..."). That's cool, but a lot of women on OKC seem to write just to say "hey" w/no romantic interest, so how's a guy to know you're interested or just saying hello? (B/C, apparently, some folks just like to be on here...not seeking out dates.) The art of flirting is sexy, ladies. Wield it with all your might! Just an FYI.

Anyhoozit, you should message me if:
...You are a confident, strong, self-assured woman. This is important.
...You're brilliant.
...You're a non-conformist.
...You can make me laugh.
...You know wit from sarcasm.
...You're able to creatively and/or interestingly get yourself across in your profile w/out silly excuses as to why you didn't fill it out. (This IS online dating after all.)
...You have more than one pic, and you've not obscured your face in ALL of them with your hair or sunglasses or something.
...Your pictures do NOT have you hugging an ex-boyfriend or nursing a drink in every shot.
...You look like said pictures.
...You do not use "lol," b/c, you know, you're not 14.
...You know "chic" from "chick" (and don't ever use two periods as punctuation, & you get why this nonsense matters. =] )
...You have a good understanding of grammar (which, by the way, will also totally make me hot).
...You're not a smoker nor struggle w/quitting.
...You have NOT proudly posted a picture of yourself shooting a gun. (Target shooting, even being an enthusiast, is not in itself a bad thing, but actually being proud you can shoot things with your AK-47 or what-have-you is not something I understand after Newtown. Go away.)
...You agree with Bill Maher's New Rule: "Ladies, leave your eyebrows alone. Here's how much men care about your eyebrows: Do you have two of them? Okay, we're done." (I don't think this refers to, like, normal care-taking, but those women who always look surprised because they've plucked them into weird arches and can't lower 'em? That's scary...and it's the image Maher uses.)
...You're perhaps cool enough to know what song Baba O'Riley is; you're possibly nerdy enough to know what song Escape is.
...You didn't just Google either of the above.
...You're as incredible a kisser as I am (or better =] ).

...You understand all of the above really comes down to really two, maybe three major points at most.

Bonus if you like big dogs. Super bonus if you have a big dog that likes to be chased by another big dog...

O.K., I'm gonna go make a smoothie. One'll be waiting for you!