Friday 9/21/2007
Mark your Calendars
Have I mentioned that Jesse Archer's making an appearance in Chicago?
Tuesday 9/18/2007
Archer hits the Bullseye!
Damn my self-enforced editiorial standards, as well as the posting template limitations of ChicagoPride.com! Due to these things, I feel readers may have somewhat missed out on the awesome time that was had interviewing our recent feature subject--blogger, columnist, model, novelist and movie star Jesse Archer.
During our interview in NYC, Archer took me on a whirlwind tour of his excitable, charismatic and gregarious persona. Yet keeping brevity in mind (ChicagoPride.com's feature's section only allots for a 20 paragraph story maximum) while also maintaining a reporter's objectivity, and making sure to note the many bullet points showcased on Archer's resume this year, a lot of the fun tidbits that took place during our interview were cut from the story.
Luckily, I have this blog to share some of the "behind the scenes."
It was a Friday afternoon in New York's West Village. Archer and I were set to meet at the Oscar Wilde Bookstore, the oldest gay and lesbian bookstore in the world. The plan was to take pictures of Archer purchasing his book, You Can Run, followed by drinks at the Stonewall Inn--a sort of exploration of gay culture's history through the eyes of a contemporary gay culture proveyor. But alas, Oscar Wilde had sold out of Archer's book.
The store clerk offered to call Archer when a new shipment of books arrived, yet Archer explained that wouldn't be neccessary; as the book's author, he was just curious and suggested the clerk read the book himself when new copies come in.
I chime in "It's a good book" because it's a good book, and Archer, quick on the turn, retorts, "He's my brother. He has to say that."
I wasn't really sure where Archer was going with this. However, wanting to look cool in front of the Out Magazine columnist, I followed suit and made some comment as to how Archer was given the svelte blue-eyed pretty boy genes leaving our parents with nothing to bequeath me but pale, overweight genetic sludge.
The clerk said something about the novelty of us being a pair of gay brothers and Archer agreed, adding how as gay brothers we do "everything" together: "We sleep with each other too sometimes!"
The clerk tried to restrain his shock, as did I. While also attempting to hold true to my motives of looking cool, I yell, "Jesse! I asked you not to tell anyone about that!" citing it as yet another reason why one should not experiment with Crystal Meth. However, it lacked the certain zing and delivery that prevailed in Archer's prior announcment. And it just wasn't funny.
A talent to be read and viewed on the silver screen, Archer proves himself an experience to be had as well.
Fortunately, Chicagoans will have the chance during Archer's Windy City Debut at Mary's Attic, Friday, October 5, at 8 p.m. Look for Details on this site!
During our interview in NYC, Archer took me on a whirlwind tour of his excitable, charismatic and gregarious persona. Yet keeping brevity in mind (ChicagoPride.com's feature's section only allots for a 20 paragraph story maximum) while also maintaining a reporter's objectivity, and making sure to note the many bullet points showcased on Archer's resume this year, a lot of the fun tidbits that took place during our interview were cut from the story.
Luckily, I have this blog to share some of the "behind the scenes."
It was a Friday afternoon in New York's West Village. Archer and I were set to meet at the Oscar Wilde Bookstore, the oldest gay and lesbian bookstore in the world. The plan was to take pictures of Archer purchasing his book, You Can Run, followed by drinks at the Stonewall Inn--a sort of exploration of gay culture's history through the eyes of a contemporary gay culture proveyor. But alas, Oscar Wilde had sold out of Archer's book.
The store clerk offered to call Archer when a new shipment of books arrived, yet Archer explained that wouldn't be neccessary; as the book's author, he was just curious and suggested the clerk read the book himself when new copies come in.
I chime in "It's a good book" because it's a good book, and Archer, quick on the turn, retorts, "He's my brother. He has to say that."
I wasn't really sure where Archer was going with this. However, wanting to look cool in front of the Out Magazine columnist, I followed suit and made some comment as to how Archer was given the svelte blue-eyed pretty boy genes leaving our parents with nothing to bequeath me but pale, overweight genetic sludge.
The clerk said something about the novelty of us being a pair of gay brothers and Archer agreed, adding how as gay brothers we do "everything" together: "We sleep with each other too sometimes!"
The clerk tried to restrain his shock, as did I. While also attempting to hold true to my motives of looking cool, I yell, "Jesse! I asked you not to tell anyone about that!" citing it as yet another reason why one should not experiment with Crystal Meth. However, it lacked the certain zing and delivery that prevailed in Archer's prior announcment. And it just wasn't funny.
A talent to be read and viewed on the silver screen, Archer proves himself an experience to be had as well.
Fortunately, Chicagoans will have the chance during Archer's Windy City Debut at Mary's Attic, Friday, October 5, at 8 p.m. Look for Details on this site!
Friday 8/31/2007
No One in Chicago is Gayer...
...than Mr. Gay Chicago himself!
Um, wasn't I supposed to be a guest judge for the Mr. Gay Chicago Pagent, slated for Market Days weekend? Yeah, I think I was. And yet somehow the competition took place a month before Market Days in July, Shar Devon was named winner, and the whole thing came and went without my ever hearing about it until, months later, a tall and sexy Shar in shash approached me last night in Andersonville. WTF? I call bullshit! Way to keep members of the press informed, people--you know who you are!
Standing at over 6'2" tall, Mr. Gay Chicago 2007 is the kind of hot with heart that makes me feel both fat and inadequate. He speaks like 10 languages, or something, has been abroad numerous times and is founding a modeling company, a PR firm and a clothing line. Under his tenure, he hopes to bring awareness to the masses about issues pertaining to LGBT youth and community health, as well as score some needed donations to sponsor his trip to L.A. for the Mr. Gay U.S.A. comeptition this fall.
Check him out on myspace.
Do Chicago Proud, Shar!
Um, wasn't I supposed to be a guest judge for the Mr. Gay Chicago Pagent, slated for Market Days weekend? Yeah, I think I was. And yet somehow the competition took place a month before Market Days in July, Shar Devon was named winner, and the whole thing came and went without my ever hearing about it until, months later, a tall and sexy Shar in shash approached me last night in Andersonville. WTF? I call bullshit! Way to keep members of the press informed, people--you know who you are!
Standing at over 6'2" tall, Mr. Gay Chicago 2007 is the kind of hot with heart that makes me feel both fat and inadequate. He speaks like 10 languages, or something, has been abroad numerous times and is founding a modeling company, a PR firm and a clothing line. Under his tenure, he hopes to bring awareness to the masses about issues pertaining to LGBT youth and community health, as well as score some needed donations to sponsor his trip to L.A. for the Mr. Gay U.S.A. comeptition this fall.
Check him out on myspace.
Do Chicago Proud, Shar!
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Sosa
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Come on ... give the poor guy a brweak...at least he tried!!!
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CPJason
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I don't think that was a slam on him. I thought I was honoring him. Hmphf!
Friday 8/31/2007
Go Dragons!
It's like Dieux du Stade, only they don't get naked, unfortunately.
One time MTV documentary subject (for being gay and not winning games) Chicago's all-gay rugby team, the Chicago Dragons, has produced an '07-'08 calendar of their very own!
Showcasing the teammates, in various forms of pose, calendar sales will fund the team's attendance to the Bingham Cup in Dublin, Ireland.
Get yours at www.chicagodragons.org.
One time MTV documentary subject (for being gay and not winning games) Chicago's all-gay rugby team, the Chicago Dragons, has produced an '07-'08 calendar of their very own!
Showcasing the teammates, in various forms of pose, calendar sales will fund the team's attendance to the Bingham Cup in Dublin, Ireland.
Get yours at www.chicagodragons.org.
Wednesday 8/29/2007
Anything for Josh
When I interviewed gay rocker, Josh Zuckerman for ChicagoPride.com in September 2006, he refused to answer a question that involved my marriage proposal to him. Though we have never met in person, it was obvious, to me at least, that our coupling would have been ideal for the both of us. He likes to rock and I like rockers. Clearly a match made in heaven, why he refused to answer is unknown.
Nonetheless, my then BF didn't care for my proposing to other men and promptly broke up with me. I regret nothing; it was Josh Zuckerman. I'll come out from under for him anytime.
To prove it, I voted for my not-fiancee on The Duke's New Music Playoffs online forum and you should too!
And by the way, the proposal still stands.
Nonetheless, my then BF didn't care for my proposing to other men and promptly broke up with me. I regret nothing; it was Josh Zuckerman. I'll come out from under for him anytime.
To prove it, I voted for my not-fiancee on The Duke's New Music Playoffs online forum and you should too!
And by the way, the proposal still stands.
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