I'm Paul.

I just came from across the country, for my third time, and have decided to stay. I always get where I'm going.

I like Oakland a lot. I have lived in many places. I was born and mostly raised in New England. My family is mostly there.

I've been a soldier, dishwasher, writer, more. How does a person summarize himself?

I've been writing and publishing since 2003 (I was 14). Not very heady about it.

Figuring it out.

Writing, gregariousness, getting into trouble (apparently).

How can I know that?

Grateful Dead are the masters of the universe, but I like the National. It's a band. Still listen to Third Eye Blind without a trace of irony. Cold War Kids and Guy Clark and Passion Pit and the Nightwatchman and on and on. KFOG is the shit. I read a lot of books when I have the time. Recently I read some books from last year. Union Atlantic by Adam Haslett was pretty memorable.

Six? Maybe not. I did do without internet, so I could. Phone too. Coffee, cigarettes, whiskey, beer, food, a good pair of shoes. What else do you need?

The past.

Undefined.

I'm against privacy.

You like men and aren't into manipulation.