Can I have someone else write this? I suppose it wouldn't be a self-summary then.

My name is Ben. I am 24 years old and I'm a Theatrical Lighting Designer. If you aren't sure what that is I'd be glad to fill you in (I rather enjoy talking about it). Upside: I'm pretty darn good at my job. Downside: it doesn't pay all that much. But I love it.

I live with my parents - try not to judge too harshly! I'm planning to move out this summer, but until then, they are pretty great people and I'm not paying rent.

I am an artist, but I'm also intelligent, analytical, and sometimes logical to a fault. I enjoy discussing politics and other controversial topics, especially with people who are smarter or better informed than myself.

Ok...I think I'll leave it at that.

I kinda answered this above...
I'm designing lights (and recently also sets) for theatrical and dance productions all over Cleveland, Cincinnati, and occasionally further away. My schedule is insane, bu that's far better than being bored.

Plenty of things, but answering this prompt is not one.

My beard...it can get kinda out of control.

Obviously just a sample:

Books: Ishmael, Harry Potter, A Song of Ice and Fire, The Longest Memory, Jitterbug Perfume

Movies: I like movies a lot, but I'm having trouble starting this list...

Music: Rufus Wainwright, Mika, Norah Jones, Munford and Sons, Walk The Moon, The Beatles, Judy Garland, Billie Holiday

Television: Downton Abbey, Merlin, Smash, Lie to Me, Leverage

Without regard to priority:

My iPad
Books (however many can fit in one of my six things)
A creative outlet
A few great friends
Tie line and gaff tape (theater joke, but true)
Wine or Gin (I could live without one as long as I had the other)

(apparently also can't do without parentheticals)

Where my life is going next and how that fits into the positive change I'd like to be a part of in Cleveland.

In rehearsal or at an opening night (to which I might wear a bow tie)

I'm a pretty open person, but I have no idea what to write for this prompt. Ask me a question, you'll probably get an honest answer.

I haven't convinced you not to over the course of reading this profile.