I draw a comic called "Wednesday Hearts Saturday"

http://myfriendshawn.blogspot.com/

and I play the guitar and sing:

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Other than that, I'm just a 20-something writer trying to get a job in the New York City publishing industry.

If you know someone who knows someone in the industry, send them my way.

Thanks for stopping by.

My passion is ...

Inappropriate haiku

I know too much about ...

Comic books and drunk stories

My parents always told me ...

You look like Macauly Culkin

My childhood ambition ...

Play with the 1995 Chicago Bulls

My favorite memory ...

Oh man, remember that time when that guy did that thing? Oh man, you were CRAZY. You don't remember? Weird...

Why I write ...

To laugh at how serious some "readers" can be

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

VHS forever - doesn't matter what it is

My first job ...

Who cares?

My best moment ...

You really don't remember that thing with the guy? Oh man, it was INSANE.

My inspiration ...

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Food & Drink > Cocktails How to order a martini at a cocktail bar

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At a busy nightclub or a quiet jazz bar, knowing not only the "right" way, but your way to order a martini is essential. You'll look sweet, and you'll get the drink you want. Plus, the bartender won't short your pour because they think you're an idiot. Here are the cardinal rules for a great martini:

1) Know what you're up against.

If you order a martini at the bartop the bartender will probably ask you "gin or vodka." Maybe. Depending on the noise level, the pace of the bar, or the laziness of the employee (all usually high) they probably won't even ask that. So, if you just say, "he...

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