Note that the IMEEM song above is from my brother Jonathan's CD. Isn't he marvelous? If you look him up on You Tube, you'll also find video of him and me singing together with a big band in June 2008. Also, my main picture and the suit pics were taken on May 3, 2008.

To borrow from Rhett Butler: You ought to be kissed and often, by someone who knows how. That someone is me.

But first, let's talk about you. As a practitioner of the "Law of Attraction," I focus on what I want, as opposed to what I don't want, so you won't see a lot of "no [fill in attribute]" in my profile.

I won't pretend I'm only attracted to someone's personality or mind, but in fact, that's the most important thing to me after the initial five seconds. So you should be warm, easily given to laughter and smiling, smart and able to hold a conversation, open-minded and a generous soul. It's a plus if you can make me laugh. You're affectionate, sensual, emotionally low maintenance, understanding, compassionate, involved. You may have adversaries elsewhere, but with me, you're my partner.

Physically, the most important thing is that you are kissable. Do you have great lips? Then c'mere! I don't have a single type. I could go for a very small, dark-haired woman, or a willowy blonde, or a flame-haired Irish lass; or an entirely different type. I really appreciate a nice figure on someone who takes decent care of herself, but unless you're really overweight, it's not an issue. If you're pretty to me, that's what matters.

I don't have an age requirement, but you're probably within 10-15 years of me in either direction. There are always exceptions. I mean, what if Joan Collins or Lindsay Lohan called? Ah, but they're not, so here we go. I'm pretty active, biking all over Manhattan, taking dance lessons, and working out, but I am not into going to clubs or bars (unless I can sing at them). Also, while a woman with children is welcome in my life, having children of my own is not one of my dreams, though I wouldn't absolutely rule it out.

I'm a "contradictorian" (made-up word): I'm very funny, sometimes corny. In some ways I'm very "old school": I live by the Golden Rule; ethics are important to me; and I have an old-fashioned Code of Honor. I have a great relationship with my family. My musical tastes lean towards music that was popular when I was born, like 50's Sinatra and Elvis music, Beatles, jazz and blues, and old-time R&B. I enjoy most other music, other than most rap or "house" (at least not in MY house!). I don't much care for electronic music, either. I still don't understand why anyone even knows who "Moby" is, for example, though we clearly go to the same barber.

I lean neither left nor right politically, though in principle I don't believe that government must solve everyone's problems and I believe strongly in entrepreneurship and individual responsibility. On the other hand, I listen to Howard Stern on Sirius and watch Family Guy, and believe firmly in everyone's right to full, free and uncensored self-expression. I don't force my beliefs on others and accept those that do not infringe on mine; therefore, it won't bother me if we haven't voted for the same people or have opposing views on an issue.

I'm a constant student, taking seminars, reading books and listening to CDs and MP3 to fill my mind. I'm a history and science buff, and enjoy the History Channel, Discovery and True TV.

I'm also a sensualist: that means I delight in sights, smells and touch. This should not translate into something sexual, although this trait certainly affects things in the bedroom! It means I revel in something like chocolate melting in my mouth; a gorgeous sunset; the smell of a garden or your intoxicating perfume; an amazing massage; etc. It's also part of why I love to kiss, hug and hold someone.

I live to make a difference and to make people laugh. I can be a bit of a ham. I've performed improvisational comedy and was twice a semi-finalist in the NY Comedy Festival, and I sing (quite well) and play guitar, often performing with pianists, trios, and even the occasional big band, as well as good old karaoke.

To elaborate about the whole thing with "Favorites" and "viewing" thing and to speak personally: I surely look far more than I leap on this site -- adding you to my favorites just means I want to make sure I can find your profile again, like a bookmark. If I write, it's because I feel a possible connection worth pursuing. If I don't, it might just mean that after consideration, I feel you're looking for something I can't provide, or perhaps you're on hundreds of favorites and I figure my e-mail will get lost in your inbox. So don't make anything out of it that a guy has viewed you but hasn't written. Feel free to add me to your favorites, as you're guaranteed a note when I get that notice, but please have a picture in your profile. If you are very far away from me, and aren't likely to be in New York any time soon, I'm unlikely to be interested unless it's the Bay Area of California, where I frequently visit, or somewhere I can hop a train to, like Boston or Washington D.C. Also, I will always reply to your e-mail, and will never be rude or not write back to anyone if I don't think we're a match. It's just the right thing to do! [I live by the Golden Rule, by the way.]

Who I am is the possibility of transformation, laughter and creation.
[Extra points if you are familiar with the technology behind this statement!]

I generally prefer to meet casually, over a cup of coffee or a drink, or better, a walk in the park, and then we can see if we're going to connect and plan for a "real" first date. Perhaps the best scenario would be if we met over that proverbial cup of coffee on a Saturday afternoon, and discovering an ease of conversation where one hour flows into the next; the scene then shifts to a restaurant where we regale each other with stories, or even a piano bar where I can sing for you. While we might be swept up together in an unexpected love connection, and I'm certainly open to it, I'd be just as happy if we really enjoy each others' company and can't wait to see each other again. Once we've decided on that real date, you'll see my creative and romantic side. I love having fun, creative dates where we really get to know each other and do things together.