I work hard and am dependable. I don't take life too seriously and really enjoy laughing. I'm not always happy, but I always try to make those around me happy. You'd probably like me if you got to know me.

Randomness:

I wear a suit to work but am most comfortable in jeans and a hoodie.

I grew up on Cape Cod and went to college in Boston (spent high school in Ohio).

If I ever seem grumpy, I'm just hungry. Feed me, and I'll be back to normal.

I enjoy a good philosophical conversation.

I've run a couple of marathons.

I wrote a short novel in college for my senior thesis.

I'm currently trying to teach myself Mandarian. It is tough, not surprisingly.

I'm happy. I have a great life.

Bonus: I have a job. I'm a non-douchey investment banker that focuses on power companies and renewable energy.

I'd love to own a restaurant one day. I'm also hoping to start a firm that invests in art/film/fashion at some point.

I also volunteer as a member of the board of directors for a school in Williamsburg (Pre-K through 8th grade).

business stuff. It's hard to explain, but I'm really good at my job. That sounds totally arrogant.

I'm also good at understanding people and reading situations. A lot of people come to me for advice. I have a soft heart and strong hands.

I'm also what is known as a "handy man". I can fix things and usually have an innate sense for how things work.

My pet monkey.

All the below lists are inadequate and truncated. These are just what I could quickly jot down:

The Alchemist, The Unbearable Lightness of Being, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Lolita, Love in the Time of Cholera, Mrs. Dalloway (inspiration to start writing), the Wheel of Time series, anything by Paulo Coelho or Jack Kerouac, also David Sedaris is hilarious

Cidade de Deus (City of God), Forrest Gump, Good Will Hunting, Indiana Jones, It's a Wonder Life, James Bond (especially Sean Connery), Jaws, Star Wars, The Big Lebowski, The Godfather, When Harry Met Sally

Arrested Development, Battlestar Galactica, Band of Brothers, Firefly, How I Met Your Mother, Mad Men, The Wire, Parks and Rec, True Blood, Entourage. On the to-watch list: Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones

I'm a huge live music fan. It would be impossible to list all my favorite bands, but my currently playlist includes Justin Townes Earle, Macklemore, Sigur Ros, The Format, The Kooks, The Lumineers, The Temper Trap and Wilco. Also I grew up on classic rock.

First and foremost, Italian food will win you my heart. I love food, and I really enjoy going out to eat. You get bonus points if you can cook, but if not, I'll cook for you! I drink tons of coffee and peppermint tea. A few other key foods are Guacamole, Margaritas, Pasta, Potatoes, Red Wine, and Whiskey. Is it bad that half of those were alcohol?

Passion and good company

how to be happy and successful

how to start my own company

what I would do if I didn't have to worry about money

ideas for my book

why people do what they do

what if other people see a different color blue than what I see (this will make sense if you also have this thought)

what my american "accent" sounds like to people with "real" accents

how multi-verses could work

how machines are probably going to take over the world

To be honest, I'm always out with friends either at a concert or a bar.

I'd stay in more if I had somebody to stay in with.

I've been working to find places where the main focus isn't drinking, so I've been going to see a lot of live music recently. I'm hooked on Rockwood Music Hall currently.

I'm not a fan of scary movies. It's just not fun. If we watch one, I'm sure it will be an opportunity to tease me...

Also, I think dancing is fun.

You think we will hit it off and you're an interesting person.

Also, please don't be a crazy person. A little crazy is okay.

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