I've been doing the online dating thing for quite some time now; but to date, it hasn't yielded any lasting results. I suppose the fact that I'm still here speaks to my inherent optimism. :-) I'm an actor/playwright by profession, and as such, I'm forever curious about the world around me, and the people who inhabit it. One of the things I enjoy most about my career is that it affords me so many opportunities to learn new things. I have a wide variety of hobbies and interests outside of my work (I'm an avid photographer, I make an excellent crêpe Suzette, I did a solo bike trip across the U.S. a few years ago), but frankly, it's a lot more fun sharing those sorts of things with a partner. I'm not one of those people who feel they need to be in a relationship in order to feel whole (God knows, if I were, I'd have slit my wrists years ago); having said that, though, I believe firmly that we are fundamentally social animals, and we're meant to be in relationships, whatever forms those relationships may take.
As for the sort of woman I'm looking for, I always have trouble with those kinds of descriptions. Lists of characteristics seem rather pointless to me, but I've yet to discover a better way to describe her. I can tell you that she absolutely must have a sense of humour (and by that, of course, I mean she must think I'm hysterical). But seriously, folks, I'm looking for a woman with a strong sense of her own identity--someone who likes to indulge in exploring ideas as much as she likes a bad pun or a good Bugs Bunny cartoon (is there any other kind?); someone who doesn't have trouble expressing herself, whether through language or some creative pursuit; someone with a healthy appreciation for the inherent absurdity of existence, and a willingness to explore its essential silliness. I'm also a sucker for good packaging, I must admit. Doll yourself up and I'll follow you anywhere (and no, that's not a prerequisite by any means--I think of it more as a fringe benefit). Fundamentally, I'm looking to be met--I'm looking for a partner, an equal, a woman with whom I can truly share my life, and who's equally willing to share hers with me. And finally, I'm looking for a woman who won't be entirely creeped out by the fact I have models of dinosaur skeletons sitting on my bookshelves.
Incidentally, ladies, if you're reading this because I've sent you an e-mail, please do have the decency to write back, even if it's just to say "Sorry, but I don't think you're my type." It's only common courtesy, after all... P.S. No smokers, please.
John Guare, James Lee Burke, Bill Bryson, Noam Chomsky, Elmore Leonard, too many others to think of at the moment...
Oh, where do I start? LOL
Well in this context, the 'first date' isn't really a first date. It's more like an interview, in my experience. Anyway, if things progress to a REAL first date, that's easy--you come over, and I cook you dinner. :-)
Movies? Too many to mention. Music? All over the map--just no country, and I'm not much of a rap or metal fan, either. My tastes these days tend to run to blues, jazz and classical. I also have a hefty collection of oldies--mostly on vinyl.
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