A: If and when I ever find I have spare time on my hands, I am more than capable of doing absolutely nothing. On the other hand, I would have to say my favorite hobbies would be reading, writing and a lot of "retail" therapy.
A: Volunteer work has always been a big part of my life and this was instilled into us growing up by our parents. For the past several winters, I have been involved with a program reading to illiterate and visually impaired adults which has been both rewarding and fulfilling. It all comes down to giving back to one's community.
A: One of my favorite things to do for fun is getting out for a good meal with friends and then finishing the evening somewhere we can dance our asses off.
A: I would want others to know I am honest, trustworthy and loyal. I would also want them to know that I basically like everyone I meet in life, however I may not always like their behavior any more than they might not like mine from time to time. After all, we are all only human and we all have our faults and weaknesses.
I would also want them to know I really do enjoy sex with men and come with no excess baggage and expect the same in return.
A: Well, let me think about this. Flying from London to New York on a British Airways "Concorde" - all expenses paid was one of the "best". Retiring early on a full pension was definitely one of those "best" experiences. Getting hauled onto the stage with a XXX performer as part of his act was also another of those experiences that I would qualify as "best". And most recently, "adopting" a Swedish gay couple as their "dad" has been a great "best" as well. And oh yeah, discovering "Sea Salt Caramel" ice cream....
A: You know, when I think about this, I would have to say, "I never worry about anything even though I do get concerned". There is a big difference for me between "worry" and "concern" which I always try to remember.
A: I truly believe that my greatest attribute today is my strength of character as it has continued to shape me into the man I am today. I would also say I believe my ability to be compassionate and empathetic towards others is a quality and attribute I have been blessed to have.
A: To be quite honest, I don't really know if I have a "Niche"? But if I do, I guess I might have to say knowing within myself that I am who I am and that I accept life when life shows up at the door.
A: Holy cow! Normally from the end of April to about the middle of October each year, I don't spend more than about 12 to 15 nights at home in my own bed. On average, I am on a plane at least four to five times a month over the year and basically living out of a very large suitcase and my office case. I sort of look at it this way, when I'm traveling I'm a traveler and when I'm home, I'm a homebody. On the whole, I love to travel but I also love to be at home which is one of the reasons I love Phoenix in the winter months.
A: Now, if it weren't for my GP, I might have a problem answering this question. A year ago he told me I had to lose at least 15 pounds, start getting more exercise and to do a lot of stretching. I now go to the gym five days a week, have incorporated a thirty minute stretching/breathing routine into every day of the week. And, this has made all the difference in the world. And not only that, but I have lost nearly 25 pounds in total over the past 18 months and look and feel better than I have in more years than I care to remember. Of course, eating properly has also been a big part of getting and staying fit.
A: Quite simply in two words: "Clean Living"...
A: Unique?? Well, I don't really think I am all that "unique" - definitely not terminally unique. However, the fact I was nearly fifty before I had my nipples pierced and got my first tattoo is rather personal but nothing out of the ordinary for many men. Nonetheless, it was part-and-parcel of being able to "play outside my sandbox" and had a profound impact on how I have continued to develop as a gay man.
A: People should know I am brutally honest with myself, I am extremely loyal to my friends, and that I live by the mantra "Love The Life You Live...And Love The Life You Love".
On the other hand, people should also know I am not receptive to "bull shit" and that I basically trust everyone until they do something to break that trust and then they are on my "Keep Away List".
A: Now this really makes me laugh!! First of all, you would be drinking the wine and enjoying it and I would be drinking either Perrier or cranberry juice with soda for the simple reason I no longer have alcohol as part of my life. So, I guess you can come to your own conclusions without me having to say very much more.
Now, I would go on to tell you I was raised in a good family with lots and lots of support from my parents and sibling. Unfortunately, my choice of sport during my teenage years was figure skating and this lead to bullying by a lot of my male schoolmates. But I survived, went on to a successful career as a skater in ice shows in Europe, a wonderful career as a skating coach and in the end, made a lot of money out of the sport.
I might also tell you I give off a lot of "positive" energy and find it difficult to be around anyone who gives off "negative" energy. And I often refer to them as "spiritual" blood suckers and try to keep my distance as much as possible.
And I guess I would have to tell you I have a rather "bizarre" and "twisted" sense of humor, however I try to never use my humor to harm or insult others.
A: Not certain if I would say this is the thing I enjoy most about myself, but the fact I have always been completely open to change in my life has made for a great number of positive decisions and actions on my part with very few negative results.
A: This is the sort of question which always reminds me that what I want in life and what I need in life are two completely different things.
So, having said this, I know that I can't live without being clean and sober for the rest of my life. After that, well it really depends on my circumstances at the time. I also know full well that would life pretty difficult without (a) money, (2) a vehicle to get me from one place to another, (3) a comfortable home to share with another man, (4) lots and lots of good sex and (5) plenty of warm, sunny and dry weather which is why I love Phoenix in the winter.