Does it feel weird to anyone else that we all fake like we're talking to a real person as we're typing these, even though the first person to see it is some profile screener sitting in a cubicle somewhere?

*Anyways*, for me it's all about banter and verbal chemistry. Most things--interests, politics, and so forth--are negotiable, so long as we have enough in common, you know, to get past date two. But verbal chemistry (really, flirting)--like Aaron Sorkin shows and movies--that's hard to replicate.

Other than that, some self-aggrandizing and obligatory online dating comments are that my friends will probably tell you that I'm smart, and then they'll tell you that I'm driven, but that I choose to drive at things that make a difference. They'll laugh at some of my ridiculous quirks, and they roll their eyes when I get onto long (albeit entertaining) tangents. But they'll all agree that at the end of the day, I do my best to be loyal, honest, and focused on what matters.

As for what I'm looking to find, it starts with the verbal chemistry, but it is also about finding someone who laughs at my jokes, makes me smile at the end of a tough day, and above all else, will inspire me to keep becoming a better person with each passing day.

For work, I'm a federal trial attorney. For the rest of the time, I'm a KU Jayhawk, a mock trial coach, a golfer, and a firm believer in the notion that beyond your job, you have to have something "that you do"--whether it's a group you participate in, a hobby you love, a talent you have, etc.

Making guacamole, playing devil's advocate to make conversation more fun, and being honest (guacamole is definitely the most important of these).

Smart, well-spoken, tall, well-dressed.

Oh wait, that's that one friend of mine.

Really, though, it's probably that I'm thoughtful and motivated but would only say those things in an online dating profile or to people I know well.

I'm all over the place on music, but really, I prefer live music, but I need to find more spots with it (I'd say DMB, but that's cliche). For movies, what about just anything written by Aaron Sorkin? For TV, anything on HBO (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Boardwalk Empire, The Wire, Game of Thrones, etc). For food, I love to eat healthy, but I'm also a huge fan of Latin American and Mexican food, as well as anything with fresh ingredients, even if it's only fake healthy (like when I order fruit-based desserts because they make you feel less guilty).

(1) Guacamole (I mentioned that, right?)

(2) A close network of friends who put up with me (too serious?)

(3) My Tivo (I mean, even if you don't watch that much, it just makes life so much easier)

(4) Coffee (even if it's decaf) (or enter wine-gin here--is that cheating?)

(5) Mountains (even if I have to pretend that the Appalachians, as opposed to the Rockies, are mountains--sorry)

(6) Golf (or ESPN or KU Jayhawks) (again, cheating?)

How to balance work and play; how to understand other people; how to give back to those who've given back to me.

Okay, way too serious--but if I said women, wine, guacamole (yes, again), the Atlantic Monthly, and golf--what would that do for me?

Define "night." If you mean the PM hours on a Friday, I'm usually waiting for work to end, then I'm leaving as early as I can, then I'm having a drink, either at home or with a friend/co-worker.

If you mean the AM hours on a Saturday, that really depends. But I have to leave *something* to the imagination, right?

Does anyone else feel like the operators of the website should have to answer this question, too?

I guess that I'm adopted--I won the adoption lottery, though, so it's not that private.

You've read this far.

Otherwise, if you value conversation and want someone who's smart and driven but willing to be impulsive and passionate.