Okay. You don't have to be "mad" or an actual scientist, I just happen to have a weakness for extra-smart-sort-of-geeky bespectacled specimens.

I'm into running, weights and reading. I LOVE The New Yorker. I love books. In fact, my apartment is OVERRUN with books. I actually sleep with books. I love Robert Heinlein, Octavia Butler, Ayn Rand, John Irving, Judy Blume and countless other writers.

I like to cook. The problem is: I live in a closet so it's just easier not to. There is a recipe for Steak Tartare that I'm raring to try if you have a decent kitchen..(yes, I'm kinda punny).

Okay. I'm writing a novel. And looking for work as a sales executive. There. I've come clean. I'm presently under-utitlized as a substitute teacher. And believe me, those kids have told me, I am "just a substitute"!

My taste in music? Eclectic. I like all kinds, mostly I like classical and jazz. My latest coup was singing at a night club in SF!

I live in Hillcrest (center of the gay universe), so you might find me a bit swishy. Other than that, most swains have been perfectly happy-oh wait, most LIKE my swishy ways. Hmm. Okay. Oh. And, despite the very nice offers from the twenty-something set, I'm sorry, I would prefer someone close to my own age! If you're truly exceptional, fine, I'll take a gander, but no promises!

I am very opinionated on "the way thing are"-so it would be impossible to convince me otherwise (so don't even TRY! I read the Huffington Post!) But it would be nice to see that you have a great sense of humor (you must if you've kept reading)and have a fine mind coupled with the requisite pulchritude and charm. It's difficult to find someone brainy who is devoid of certain undesireable "alpha" traits, so if you meet me and feel emboldened to ask, "Why aren't you married?"-There's your answer.

The first meeting should be beverages. Alcoholic or not. But never NEVER caffeinated. At least not for me.

The first date should be negotiated, as in, "Which restaurant?"
Or we could go to the Opera (kidding).