I’m creative without being a complete nut. Smart without being stuffy, pretentious or socially inept. Athletic and strong without having rocks in my head. Mischievous yet ethical and kind...Though a true romantic who is patiently awaiting a life partner, I am open to making a friend or lover until I meet that "special someone." Either way, it'd be nice if she shared some of my interests which include (in no particular order): playful/witty/irreverent banter; the Arts/Sciences, music (i.e. Radiohead, The Rolling Stones, Bowie, Pink Floyd, Beastie Boys, Eminem, Winehouse--own over 1,500 cds); film (i.e, Cuckoo's Nest, Amelie, Usual Suspects, Goodfellas, Happiness, All That Jazz, The Matrix, Little Children, Adaptation, Rushmore--own over 300 films); theory/philosophy; sensuality/eroticism, mainstream/pop to underground/alternative culture; World/Art History; bike riding or rollerblading through parks or streets--day or night; international politics; monkey business; motorcycle riding (I have a Yamaha 650); learning (and teaching) new words, concepts and skills; kaleidoscopes (I have a small collection); roads less travelled; long walks on the...(don't worry. I'm not going there); etymology; creative use of any environment (give me a stick, a rock and a soda can and I'll figure out something to do with it.); canoeing/kayaking; taking pictures/computer graphics; writing (author of "The 'God' Part of the Brain"--now in 10 languages); playing guitar; sneaking into places; chess; swimming/snorkeling; identifying patterns in human behavior; speaking in funny accents; swinging from chandeliers (just checking to see if you're still with me); getting lost/finding my way back; stoop sales/flea markets; order; chocolate; chaos; carpentry/repairing things (if it's broke, I'll fix it); board and video games; black licorice, strong coffee; For TV: The Wire, Sopranos, Entourage, Dexter, Curb, Flight of the Conchords, Futurama, Ali G; a healthy lifestyle mixed with junk food indulgences; wine, tequila and grass...