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Hot Talk | The Best Chatter on Facebook This Week

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Deep Inside Hollywood

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CHARITY BINGO

u Rumor’s monthly Charity Bingo helped bring in over $1,000 to The Pride Center at Equality Park.

21 AGAIN u Marytrini celebrated her birthday at Twelve 21 AGAIN nightclub in Miami with some friends.

HEY MR. DEEJAY...

u Ramrod’s Zak welcomes DJ Vlexxx

to Pig Dance #109.

WELL HUNG

u Bona Italian welcomed the latest Arts United Mixer that featured the work of Dennis Dean.

WE ADORE YOU

u Gary Santis welcomes

RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Adore Delano to Black Fort Lauderdale at The Manor.

...BUT FANCY WAS MY NAME

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY AH

u Hostess Amanda Austin gets ready to take the Flip Flops Dockside Eatery’s stage for their monthly T-Dance.

u RuPaul’s Drag Race star Sonique Love helped

TEAM DRINKING

SMART RIDE SOCIAL

u Rumors hosted a Beer Olympics

competition over Labor Day Weekend.

Progress Bar with their Anniversary Party.

u The Smart Ride held a crew and team social at K1 Speedway in Dania Beach.

WE’RE SOO GOLDEN

u The weekly winners of Boardwalk’s Golden Boy competed

in the Grand Finals for $1,000 in cash. Congrats to Winner Kevin!)

Island City Stage

VIP Party at Tedds Art Works

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CONCERT - CLINT BLACK CONCERT

• TheARENA traditional country star hit it big with singles such as “A Better AA Man,” “Killin’ Time,” “Like the Rain”, “When I Said I Do” and “Nothin’

• Two of music’s most captivating live performers will But thethe Taillights.” singer/songwriter recently share stage The thisaward-winning summer when multi-platinum selling released the self-produced “On Purpose,” his global first full-length album and multiple Grammy Award-winning superstars of new songs in a decade. Catch Clint playing the Pompano Beach Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull reunite for a co-headlining Amphitheater on Saturday, September 16 at 8p.m. tickets rangtour with CNCO as support on Friday, Junewith 23rd at 7:30 ing from $38-$98. pm at the American Airlines Arena.

TELEVISION DIANA ROSS– DANCING WITH THE STARS • Season 25 premieres Monday, Sept. 18 at 8p.m. on ABC. The biggest THE DIVA name on the list, at least for this child of the ‘80s and ‘90s, is Debbie •Gibson, Performs in South Florida: Onlike Saturday, June and “Only who twice ruled the pop charts with hits “Electric Youth” 24 at 8pm at the Center, andSasha on Sunday, June Little in My Dreams.” TheKravis cast also includes Pieterse (Pretty 25 at 7:30 Arsht Center. Diana famed and Liard), BothPM Nickat and Vanessa Lachey, DrewRoss’ Scott (Property Brothers, remarkable includes hit singles as(Former “Endless Frankie Munizcareer (Malcolm in the Middle), Terrellsuch Owens NFL wide Love,” “I’m Coming Mountain High receiver), Derek FisherOut,” (formerand Los“Ain’t AngelesNo Lakers), Barbara Corcoran Enough.” SheJordan is oneFisher of the(Livmost iconic female (Shark Tank’s), and Maddie’s), violinistsingers Lindsey ofStirling, all time and was named “Female Entertainer the WWE diva Nikki Bella, and ESPN personality andofparalympian Century” by Billboard swimmer Victoria Arlen. magazine. MOVIES DRAG - WAR ON THE CATWALK •TRANSFORMER is presented by Murray & Peter and stars some of the contestants • TheSeason Last Knight stars Drag MarkRace Wahlberg, Haddock, from 9 of RuPaul’s on VH-1,Laura performing live on Gemma IsabelaIt’s Moner and of is outstanding about Humans stage and Chan, rocking and the catwalk. an evening drag and Transformers at war, and Optimus Prime is gone. performances with your favorite queens. All ages welcome. WarThe on the key to saving the future lies buried in the the Catwalk takes place at the Parker Playhouse on secrets Tuesday, of September 19 past, in the hidden history of Transformers on range Earth.from The$19.06 and doors open at 7p.m., with show at 8p.m. Tickets is 143 theaters on Friday, June 23 -movie $106.38. thereminutes is also aand $150hits Super Fan Ticket, which includes guaranteed gold circle main floor reserved seat, priority line to meet THEATER all the queens and take pics (before the show), plus receive an official autographed poster and customized laminate with lanyard. OUTER tour SPACE • The Off-Broadway hit comedy Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE!, is a one-man fusion of COMEDIAN - STEVE-O theatre and is a from light-hearted theatrical14 – • comesand to thestand-up, Palm Beach Improv Thursday, September comedy based on 16. theThe New York Timesgraduate #1 best-selling Saturday, September Clown College hit it big with his book of theoflast decade by Johnstunts. Gray.HeMoving home videos comically dangerous translatedswiftly his success through series of vignettes, show covers everything with MTV’sa stunt-based reality showthe “Jackass” into stand-up stage sucfrom datingare and$22 marriage cess. Tickets - $35. to the bedroom. Playing at he Kravos Center from June 23 – 25; Tickets are $55

DANCE - XXII INTERNATIONAL BALLET FESTIVAL CHORUS OF MIAMI

GAY MEN’S CHORUS OFballet SOUTH • Director Pedro Pablo Peña presents stars fromFLORIDA France, Italy,

•Germany, Every coming out story has a song, and the Spain, Slovenia, the Netherlands, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, the “Generation OUT!” in a Dominican Republic andprogram the U.S. toweaves the Miamithem Dade together County Auditorimusical that spans decades. hearrange um (2901collection W. Flagler) on Sunday, September 17,Expect at 5p.m. to Tickets iconic tunes by Judy Garland, Madonna and Lady Gaga from $38 to $55. on Saturday, June 24 at 8pm at the Parker Playhouse.

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BANDS

CONCERTOF - DEPECHE LADIES SOUL MODE

The Global Spirit Tour, comes to the American Airlines Arena ••Plays at the Calder Casino & Race Course on Saturday, Friday September the seven-piece band’s 14th studio on June15, 24inatsupport 9pm. ofThe album,features Spirit. Thethree album’s powerfulfemale and timely first single, band dynamic vocalists “Where’s The Motown, Revolution,”disco, has already beenR&B well-received performing dance, and by critics and fans alike, as a strong “return to form” for contemporary hits.lauded Admission is free. Depeche Mode. Spirit has already garnered critical acclaim in early previews, with Q Magazine calling it “the most energized MUSEUM Depeche Mode album in years.” Tickets range from $35-$401 at Ticketmaster.com TURNS 20 • The Coral Springs Museum of Art 20th Anniversary Exhibition Reception takes place on Thursday, June 22 starting at 6:30p.m. This is a permanent collection featuring pieces by DISNEY ON ICE - DARE TO DREAM approximately 50 artists, andMouse the 125 • Hosts Mickey Mouse and Minnie bringworks audiences on features pieces Keith Haring, Hunt Slonem, an expedition acrossbyraging seas and snow-covered mountains Romero Britto, Andres Desjardin Pablo in this action-packed extravaganza when and beloved characters Cano. Light Beauty refreshments will be served. from Disney’s and the Beast, Frozen, Tangled, Moana and For morevisit information email: MuseumInfo@ Cinderella BB&T Center Sept. 14-17 for eight performances. coralsprings.org. Tickets rane from $16 to $108 on Ticketmaster.com COMEDIENNE

SHEBA MASON

• Is comedy royalty as she is the child of MOVIES -Ginger MOTHER! playwright Reiter and comedian Jackie • A couple’s relationship is tested when performing uninvited guests Mason, Sheba Mason has been in arrive at their home, disrupting their tranquil existence. Mother, her which her mother’s plays since the age of 2. Honing premieres 121 minutes long and is a drama/ own skillsSeptember onstage20, forisyears, Mason’s become a horror/mystery/thriller is rater Rcomedy and starsscene, Jenniferspouting Lawrence, fixture of the Manhattan Javier Bardem, Ed Harris, Michelle from Pfeiffer. witticisms about everything politics to grandmothers. Catch her at the Boca Black Box on Thursday, June 22 at 9p.m.

MOVIES

THE BIG SICK • The Big Sick is a romantic comedy that CONCERT BRAD PAISLEY stars Kumail-Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly • The prolific music singer andtackles songwriter Hunter, andcountry Ray Romano And thehas been churning out hitscouple since his 1999 debut Needs subject of A dealing withalbum, their “Who cultural Pictures.” Catch at the Perfect Vodka Amphitheater differences ashim their relationship grows. Its 119in West Palm Beachand on Friday, September at 7p.m.June Opening minutes hits theaters on15Friday, 23.for Brad are Dustin Lynch, Chase Bryant and Lindsay Ell. Tickets are $25 to $54.75. LATINO

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• The 2nd Latin American Health, Life and Pensions Summit takes place from June 26-29 at the Intercontinental At Doral Miami. Hear industry COMEDIAN - STEVEN WRIGHT leaders mostPlayhouse suitable on tools and best • will be discuss playing at the the parker September 16. practices to meet the challenges ahead. Learn Steven Wright’s dry, deadpan delivery turns incredibly simple how help the jokesinsurance into some ofcompanies the most fresh,will funny anddevelop original material financial of the population, and will take you’ll ever education hear. As the elder statesman of thought-provoking these essential products to their customers on ayet one-liners, the Academy Award-winning comedian’s ironic large scale Understand your company insightful andbasis. humorous observationshow fuel the laughs on his can benefit as the market beginsTVtocomedy mature. For film Grammy Award-nominated recordings, specials, more info email: appearances and liveinfo@hansonwade.com stand-up performances. Tickets range from $27.50 - $47.50

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WHAT’S HOT

SOUTH FLORIDA Due to Irma, this week there will be no preamble as the deadline to get the magazine printed was moved up considerably. I hope that our entire community is safe and that we can all get back to our beautiful lives in South Florida. u THURSDAY SEPT 14

My TropiX is featuring their monthly Ruby Members sale where Ruby members get 40% off everything (except clearance and cigarettes) rom today until Sunday, September 17. In addition they are featuring a pre-Halloween sale where Ruby members get 45% off Clothing (25% for non-ruby members). u FRIDAY SEPT 15

Claudia Castillo ART Studio (2215 Wilton Drive) invites everyone to join them for the Visual Arts Plus Event Series from today starting at 6p.m. until Sunday September 17. The guest artists for the weekend are: Laureano Dalama, and Dunny Pot24 | Hotspots.LGBT

ter. On Saturday, September 16 they feature a “Stop and Taste Night” at 6p.m. with Culinary Delights by Eat Wilton Manors.

NeiBEARhood Takeover at Southern Nights Fort Lauderdale presents “Meat Market” with a 12a.m.

performance by Bearonce Bear and a 1a.m. Wet Underwear contest. The night also features DJ Branden Vidal, no cover and sexy male dancers. u SATURDAY SEPT 16

W Fort Lauderdale will debut ‘Art of Swim’ – an eclectic evening extravaganza celebrating the intersection of art and fashion poolside on the rooftop Wet Deck. Fresh

off a $55 million renovation, the world-class hotel has partnered with three emerging swimwear designers to showcase their collections with an artistic spin to spectators and guests. The multi-faceted event begins at 7 pm. and will include runway shows and curated presentations from local Fort Lauderdale fashion boutique, Jypsea Local, a showcase from 14-year old Miami prodigy Ariel Swedroe, and collections from Brazilian bikini extraordinaire, Lenny Niemeyer. In between shows, look out for the mermaids and fire breathers mingling throughout the Wet Deck, pop up shops from the designers, bespoke cocktails courtesy of Oak & Cane, body casting by #1000Mermaids, musical tunes provided by DJ La Trice Perry, and a live performance by The Voice’s Nick Hagelin. VIP tickets start from $40, with the option to upgrade to daybed bottle service for 6 ($450). Score in association with Mel Chestnut presents

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO PLAN YOUR WEEK PUMP Up the Volume 2 featuring DJ/Producer Cajjmere Wray.

Palm Beach Drama Works presents “An Evening with Charles Busch” at 8p.m. This celebrated playwright, actor, director and cabaret artist will be on hand for the inaugural program of OutStage at PBD. The event takes place at Kretzer Piano (201 Clematis St.) in West Palm Beach. For more info go to: PalmBeachDramaWorks.org.

show up with a prepared a one minute comedic monologue and be prepared to read from the script if necessary. Performance Dates are November 16th - December 3rd. Contact Daniel Eilola at daniel@lakeworthplayhouse. org if you need additional info.

The Club Fort Lauderdale features their monthly (Due to popular demand, NOW BI-MONTHLY) Res-Erection Naked Blackout event at 10 p.m. This is always a sold-out event so get there early!

The Lakeworth Playhouse is having auditions today and tomorrow at 7p.m. for the show A Christmas Story. Based on the motion picture A Christmas Story written by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown and Bob Clark; and on the book “In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash” by Jean Shepherd. Humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself, at Higbee’s Department Store. The consistent response: “You’ll shoot your eye out!”Possible callback will be September 20 and no appointment is necessary, just

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Royal Caribbean Cruises LTD. Presents SAVE LGBTQ’s The Luminaries Brunch and Tea Dance from 1-4p.m. at the Royal Caribbean Headquarters (1050 Caribbean Way, Miami). The Luminaries event will honor young professionals leading the way towards equality and be hosted by Tiffany Fantasia with performances by Missy Meyakie LePaige, Athena Dion, Noel Leon, Tlo Ivy and more. Admission is $50 and includes an open bar and tasty food. For more information go to: www.Luminaries. Miami. u TUESDAY SEPT 19

The Greater Fort Lauderdale Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce presents their September Mixer from 5:30p.m. to 7:30p.m. at Shooters Waterfront Restaurant (3033 NE 32nd Avenue). Admission is complimentary for GFLGLCC members and $10 for future members and includes one complimentary Reyka Vodka drink and complimentary Hor’ D’oeuvres. For details or to RSVP contact Ronny@ GFLGLCC.org.

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For those of you who know me, you know I love Batman and Wonder Woman, so you can imagine how excited I was when I found out Lynda Carter (the original Wonder Woman) would be right here in our backyards! She will be bringing her singing talents to The Pavilion at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on Saturday, September 23, at 8 p.m. Tickets priced at $40/$50/$60 per person are on sale now via Ticketmaster locations, online at Ticketmaster.com, or by calling 800-653-8000. Carter’s 75-minute show is titled “The Other Side of Trouble” and features her 11-member All-Star Band led by drummer Paul Leim.

The Arizona native made her professional singing debut at the age of 14. She has since become an accomplished singer who has performed to rave reviews before sold-out crowds around the world. She holds the distinction of having produced and starred in five highly-rated CBS television specials, several of which were Emmy Awardnominated. “I grew up in a house filled with music,” said Carter. “My mother, who is of Mexican and Spanish descent, used to sing to my English-Irish father and between the two of them I was introduced to a diverse array of music ranging from country to blues to classical. I was encouraged to sing since I spoke my first word and I’ve sung every day of my life since then.” Carter has appeared on stage with many of the world’s most popular singers including Kenny Rogers, Ray Charles, Tom Jones, George Benson and Ben Vereen. The 1972 Miss World USA pageant title holder has recorded four studio albums to date with the most recent being Fallout 4 (Original Game Soundtrack) in 2015.

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The best chatter on Facebook this week “Ultimately, this is about basic decency. This is about whether we are a people who kick hopeful young strivers out of America, or whether we treat them the way we’d want our own kids to be treated. It’s about who we are as a people – and who we want to be. What makes us American is not a question of what we look like, or where our names come from, or the way we pray. What makes us American is our fidelity to a set of ideals – that all of us are created equal; that all of us deserve the chance to make of our lives what we will; that all of us share an obligation to stand up, speak out, and secure our most cherished values for the next generation. That’s how America has traveled this far. That’s how, if we keep at it, we will ultimately reach that more perfect union…” “Jesus did not say anything about either same-sex relationships or marriage but did say a great deal about divorce and remarriage – the morality of both most contemporary Christians accept have changed since his time… We believe marriage is important. Marriage matters because it is one of the most powerful ways we acknowledge the goodness of a couple’s love for and commitment to each other.”

FORMER PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA.

A statement by representatives of ANGLICAN, CATHOLIC, UNITING CHURCHES, QUAKERS AND THE CHURCH OF CHRIST in Australia, vowing to support same-sex marriage.

“This is about what the meaning of community is. We don’t endorse hate. We don’t endorse symbols of hate. What hurts you, hurts me. It should hurt all of us.” Mayor JOSH LEVY of Hollywood, FL, as city commissioners voted 5-1 to rename three streets honoring Confederate generals -- Forrest, Hood and Lee streets.

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“President Trump’s stated rationales for reversing the policy and banning military service by transgender people makes no sense. They have no basis in fact and are refuted by the comprehensive analysis of relevant data and information that was carefully, thoroughly and deliberately conducted.”

RAY MABUS, former governor of Mississippi and the longest-serving Navy Secretary since World War I, in a statement.

yson Ritter strips down to nothing for the All-American Rejects’ new queer project. Fuzzy leopard-print top, blonde wig, fake eyelashes, lowcut skirt, stilettos – the frontman de-drags as he transforms from a prostitute, Betsy, to a seemingly married, suited-up man and life of the party, Robert. The 11-minute short film conceptualizes identity and authenticity through the complicated and ultimately haunting duality of a single person. “Sweat,” a swaggering glam-rocker, finds Betsy leaving her mark on the streets – and in a bathroom stall when things get hot and heavy with an androgynous hookup. But then, during the juxtaposing come-down “Close Your Eyes,” we discover, tragically, Robert’s “real” life comes at a price. 36 | Hotspots.LGBT

As the alt-rockers mount a musical comeback with the two-song EP and a forthcoming album – their first since 2012’s “Kids in the Street” – Ritter, 33, opened up about his own femininity, being asexual for three years, his strong opinion on how “everybody’s selling celebrity” and being there for his lesbian sister when their family was not.

Can you tell me about the concept of this short film and how you ended up using a crossdresser as your subject?

Jamie Thraves is a brilliant British film director who we were lucky enough – he’s actually FaceTiming me right now. Hang on. (Laughs) We’ve become brothers over this, but he approached us with a simple one-line concept that just said, “I see Tyson playing a woman and I see him playing a man

the same person in any room they walk into. I think Robert’s struggle to find himself was something that bled into my correspondence with Jamie, and we just started exploring all of our dark secrets together. It was really this cathartic thing to just talk about our lives and the regrets we’ve had and the compromising things we’ve done to become the person we were and are.

How have you had to come to term with your own identity? Have you ever questioned your own sexuality? I absolutely have. I went through a really bad breakup when I was in my mid ’20s and I was asexual for almost three years, just living in New York by myself, totally stone sober and trying to find myself. I was raised by my mom and my grandma, and that femininity and that balance within myself of the masculine and feminine has always been a yin-yang. It’s pushing and pulling, always. And I embrace that energy because I think some of the strongest things about me are from what my mother and my Nannu gave me.

I feel like most alt-rockers are comfortable exploring the gender spectrum.

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“I was raised by my mom and

my grandma, and that femininity and that balance within myself of the masculine and feminine has always been a yin-yang.” named Robert whose fantasy is playing that woman.” It broadened beyond that through our correspondence because, of course, I had immediate questions for him about the story of Robert and the purpose of this film. Once we boiled it down, it was just this concept of identity and how people in all walks of life are never

Iggy, man. I was covering my body in glitter in 2009 and everybody thought I was a lunatic. People forget about the spectacle of rock ’n’ roll being something that is fearless. To be a superhero in a band is something that takes all powers. And when you’re on the stage and giving yourself to thousands of people, you have to be this cartoon; it’s beautiful to embrace that in your own life.

These tea dates, where you meet with fans and have tea, which I love, aren’t exactly the most masculine thing. Have you had any tea dates with anyone from the queer community?

My tea dates have just started, so it’s been such a mixed bag of all walks of life. It’s incredible. People have been like, “Oh, you should journal about your tea time,” and I’m like, “No, this is precious to me and private.” A lot of people sell their time to their fans. Everybody is selling access now and I think that’s the fucking complete corruption of what’s going on with the music business. Everybody’s for sale in a completely different, fucked up way.

Are you referring to certain mega pop stars who give themselves to their fans in charitable ways for the purpose of advertising their brand? I mean, I can’t even touch that, man. Everybody’s selling celebrity. And we’re a band that only sells music, and that was the most impor-

tant part about this visual journey for this band. I grew up in front of the record button since I was 16 – how much have you fucking changed since you were 16? It’s funny, people put these expectations on bands to sound the same, to stay in that little time capsule with their friends from high school and their dreams in their twin-size bed and it’s like, no, art has to grow up; the artist can grow up with you, man. And so that’s where we came at with this new offering of “Sweat”/”Close Your Eyes.” We’re coming back with purpose and I’m proud of that because, ultimately, I’m not trying to sell ad time on my Insta account. Everybody has to have access to you now and so it’s really kind of – I might be shooting myself in the foot because I’m not being this, you know, social whore that most people have to be to play in this crazy rat race of the music business.

As someone who’s been acting for several years now, you may be aware of opposition to cis, white men acting as LGBT or queer. There’s been a lot of pushback regarding this. How conscious were you of that sentiment while developing the storyline for this video? I always knew that (Betsy) was a fantasy of Robert and it’s that suspension of disbelief

that kept me grounded in the character. My wife helped me a lot. I just wanted to make sure that I grabbed onto all the femininity that I’m not afraid to show and put it into Betsy. I didn’t wanna approach the character halfassed at all, and as far as it being a risk to play that role, to me it was an escape and a surreal journey through a fantasy of Robert’s. At the heart of this story is a man named Robert who has a life and has a purpose, and I was serving him. So, I guess I didn’t feel like there was a compromise given that the character I was playing was the true heart of this journey.

In what ways do you identify with Betsy when it comes to any overlapping femininity?

I think that’s precious to me. I think if there is overlap, just top to bottom, it was the curation of getting her walk down. I would wake up almost every day and put on my heels and walk around my house for hours on end to find my gesticulations and where Betsy carries herself. I think it was some of (my) stage persona. There’s a crazy confidence to Betsy that I loved being able to embrace and Robert didn’t have that. Robert’s this guy who hides from himself, and I think being able to embrace that was really a freeing thing. Honestly, it put me back in my own skin in a completely different way where even now on stage I’m finally feeling comfortable to embrace everything that I am.

Growing up in Stillwater, Oklahoma, what was your introduction to the LGBT community?

My sister. I was 10 years old when my baby sister was born and my parents had a complex, tumultuous Oklahoma divorce, and I was there to sort of raise her in a lot of ways. When I had to get on the road when I was 16, leaving her was… even talking about it, it kind of echoes a heartbreak for me. We kept our correspondence, and as she grew, I was on the road. When she was 15, she came out. Getting the family’s acceptance in Oklahoma at 15 – I mean, probably one of the most difficult things I’ve had to help her survive. She helped me survive getting through just being an artist, too, because my parents haven’t always supported me. So we were holding each other’s hand as she got to 18, and now she’s engaged to be married. But I kind of saw a lot of (the LGBT community) through her eyes.

There are few things harder than not being accepted for who you are, but it sounds like you had each other to lean on.

“...it put me back in my own skin in a completely

different way where even now on stage I’m finally feeling comfortable to embrace everything that I am.”.

What does she think of “Sweat”/“Close Your Eyes”? She loves it. She was so proud of me. I was really nervous. I was like, “I hope you love it and I hope you think I did good.” And she called me and she still has that Southern voice: “Aw, man, ‘Sweat’ is so good. You did so good, bubba.”

There’s an album in the works. What can the gay community look forward to?

This music is gonna be out, man. This isn’t gonna be an All-American Rejects record. This is a record that is gonna feature a lot of evolution. People are either gonna be grabbing onto it or they’re gonna be letting go, and I welcome both.

You’ve given the LGBT community many encouraging songs over the years, including “Move Along.” Can we expect more along those lines? I realize that, in these divisive times, there is so much hate and division. The thing that

breaks my heart right now in the world is just how divided we are. Even my parents didn’t go through this shit. I think it’s pouring out of me right now, so the things that I see and feel in the world are the things that I’m gonna be writing about. There are gonna be songs for people who just want to sing out as an escape, but this isn’t gonna be empathetic pandering – rock ’n’ roll is the escape, man, and I feel like we’ve lost that sentiment with celebrity. People are forgetting about the music. When you come to a Rejects show, it’s nondenominational; it’s a congregation of people who are there to let go of the outside world. The greatest thing that we can do as a people is gather without any sort of ill-will, especially nowadays. So, the beautiful thing about this next Rejects record? It’s gonna be something that sets people free. That’s what it’s doing for me, man.

As editor of Q Syndicate, the international LGBT wire service, Chris Azzopardi has interviewed a multitude of superstars, including Meryl Streep, Mariah Carey and Beyoncé. Reach him via his website at www.chris-azzopardi. com and on Twitter (@chrisazzopardi).

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mythical creatures, and Delevingne will play a fairy-like refugee named Vignette Stonemoss. And why not? We saw the giddily strange “Valerian”, and “Carnival Row” will have to work overtime to be as wildly fantastical as that one, so we’re not even a little shocked by any of these details. Most of all, we’re glad to see this currently underrated performer get more screen time.

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BY D’ANNE WITKOWSKI Nikohl Boosheri Indie Living” Mamadrama Mia,“Easy get ready forfeatCara more Delevingne lines up “Carnival Row” “Mamma Mia”

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Firth, Amanda Seyfried, Pierce Nikohl Boosheri is one to watch. Currently the Brosnan and most likely some Persian Canadian actress is of the rest, singing other songs making a name for herfrom the Swedish Beatles' self playing a headstrong back catalog (and probably a Muslim lesbian artist on couple of reprises of tunes Freeform’s series “The Bold from last time). And in 2018 Type”. She also starred you will go buy a ticket. You in the 2011 indie “Cirknow you will. This is your cumstance”, as an Iranian next Waterloo, and Pierce teenager exploring queer Brosnan's singing voice is the sexuality, among other taboos. And now she’s secret slaying force. involved with filmmaker Sam Abbas for his debut

Andre Leon Talley

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She’s still less known as The question is not why an actress than as a model – they're making a sequel to we just saw her in the pages “Mamma Mia!” The 2008 of the new September issue smash grossed over $600 of “Vogue” over our mornmillion worldwide, after all. ing tea, honestly – but really that’s not Cara Delevingne’s The question is why it took so fault. The bisexual actress long to get here. It's been was a charming presence nearly a decade since Meryl in the indie “Paper Towns”, Streep and pals warbled ABBA and you can’t blame her for tunes in the service of some the disastrous one-two box kind of plot – truthfully, we office failures of “Valerian forgot what the movie was and The City of a Thousand even about and so did you – Planets” and “Tulip Fever” and we wondered if anyone (both still in theaters now if would ever have the nerve to you hurry). And the camera, obviously, loves her. So say, “You know what? We need it’s good news to us that even more of ‘that’.” But in a

soon as La Streep's calendar “The Wedding” tackles conservacleared. The cast is back: Colin tive religious culture

she’s just signed on to star in the new Amazon series, “Carnival Row”, alongside Orlando Bloom. The show is Cop 2” was an easy decision, described as a fantasy noir that takes place in a neoperhaps we shouldn't have Victorian city populated by wondered so much; it was

always going to happen, just as

feature, “The Wedding”. Abbas wrote the screenplay, and is also directing and starring in the story of jumpsMuslim on the musical aABC young man who isbandwagon also exploring queer with “The Little sexuality Mermaid” in strict conservaWould anyone have ever

something wrong with

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own documentary, though, Based on real events, the inbecause his importance development series “Fly” Bruce Boxleitner

in fashion and queerness in general is not to be underestimated. And that’s why we’re thrilled to announce the premiere of “The Gospel According

Rami Malek Judith Light

tive religious and cultural predicted that the hot thing on environment. And while TV in 2017 would be dueling Abbas is the ringleader of broadway musicals, done live? this project, we have to That an innovative staging of admit that Boosheri’s ris“Grease” would win over ing star and LGBTQ-centric television critics and career path to date has audiences? That old-fashioned us especially intrigued to musical theater would know where she’ll go next. captivate the nation? Well, it The film also stars Israeli did, predictions be hanged, and actress Ruba Blal (“Sand Storm”, “The Bubble”) and now ABC is climbing aboard. filming is underway. Look The network will revive its for “The Wedding” at your _Wonderful World of Disney_ nearest queer film festival, brand and kick off what is most likely in 2018. certain to be an ongoing series of special broadcasts with _The Andre Leon Talley gets his own Wonderful World of Disney: documentary, thank god The Little Mermaid Live!_ A In the documentary, celebrity-packed cast will be “The September Issue”, announced as soon as the ink is Andre Leon Talley is the imposing arbiter of taste dry on their contracts. And the who shouts, “There is a clock is already ticking: the famine of beauty!” while airdate is scheduled for Oct. 3 Vera Wang sits next to him and the network promises an and holds up her hand to interesting twist on the format, testify to his truth. It’s a one that will mix live action scene everyone should with animation. We're watch over and over daily, intrigued, Disney. Now please and if you don’t do that entice us with some stars. then there’s probably

Scotty Bowers

promises something refreshingly different. Set in to Andre”, taking place at Atlanta, it's the story of the the Toronto International first commercial airline flight Film Festival as we speak. crew staffed entirely with The film will cover the life African-American women. and work of one of fashion’s most vibrant stylists and Their lives and careers, and “Vogue” personalities – the obstacles they face, will where he worked for years form the ongoing narrative, alongside the legendary Diand the cast will include TV ana Vreeland and then Anna vets Tatyana Ali (”The Fresh Wintour – before becoming Prince of Bel Air”), Bruce the fiercest of judges on Boxleitner (”Babylon 5”), “America’s Next Top Model”. Cristian de la Fuente After its Toronto bow, (”Devious Maids”), Valarie please wait breathlessly for Pettiford (”The Blacklist”), as its general release to theaters, and when it arrives, well as Ja Rule, Mindy Cohn, wear an enormous brocade Cicely Tyson, Marla Gibbs, cape as you walk up to the Todd Bridges, “Glee” star box office for your ticket. Amber Riley, and the show's That’s how it’s done. creator, former child actor Rae'Ven Kelly, taking control Freddie Mercury biopic rounds out of her own projects starting cast here. This women-driven At long last, after so many enterprise will also feature fits and starts, they’re callbehind the scenes talent like ing the Freddie Mercury lesbian filmmaker Aurora Freddy Mercury Guerrero, whose 2012 feature “Mosquita y Mari” was a hit at Sundance and an LGBT festival staple. “Fly” is shooting now and waiting for a network pickup, but that wait will certainly not be very long. We're looking forward to this one for 2018.

Buckle up For “The Secret History of Hollywood”

Did you get a chance to pick up 2012's trashiest memoir,

“Full Service: My Adventures

In Hollywood and The Secret biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody”, and gay director Bryan Sex Lives of The Stars”? Not Singer will steer the ship. yet, you say? Well, summer's Critically acclaimed “Mr. here and the time is right, as it Robot” star Rami Malek were. But if you'd rather wait will play Mercury, and for the documentary film on his bandmates in Queen the subject, well, the time is will be UK actors Gwilym almost right for that, too. Lee, Joseph Mazzello and Scotty Bowers, now 93 years “X-Men Apocalypse” star old and the author of “Full Ben Hardy. But we’d be Service”, was a World War II lying if we weren’t even a little more excited about vet who came to Hollywood the latest cast addition, Aland quickly fell in with a circle len Leech. Leech, you will of queer movie stars, all of recall if you were even half whom were looking for sex on a fan of “Downton Abbey”, the down low. Bisexual, played the sexy, Socialist hungry and ready to make chauffeur who married his friends and money, Bowers way into the aristocracy arranged the liaisons (and on that series. And he did often participated) and took the most shirt-take-offing notes. Now, documentary of any man in the cast, which is always important. filmmaker Matt Tyrnauer In “Rhapsody” he’ll play (”Valentino: The Last aEmperor”) has the movie much less sympathetic character: Mercury’s manversion ready, titled “Scotty ager, Paul Prenter, whose and The Secret History of place in Queen history Hollywood”, and there was a involves him having been buyer's screening at the paid to out Mercury’s HIV recent Cannes Film Festival. status to British tabloids. That means there's no The story may be tragic, distributor just yet. But but we’re anxiously anticipating this one all the salacious sells, and so it's only same. It’s currently still in a matter of time before your pre-production, so fingers local LGBT film festival gets its crossed for a 2018 release. hot hands on this hotter property.

Romeo San Vicente’s has, in Romeo San Vicente politely fact, been a bed of roses and a requests that “Mamma Mia 3” pleasure cruise. be set in outer space.

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Your forearms are very important, not just to the look of your physique, but also for many daily practical activities like pushing, pulling and gripping, etc. True, most upper body weight training exercises hit your forearms to some degree (biceps curls, triceps extensions, shoulder presses etc.), but like every other muscle group you often have to

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uForearm Flexors / Wrist Curls

Sit straddling a flat bench with the backs of your forearms placed on your legs so that your hands hang over the edge. Holding a barbell or dumbbell in each hand, in a palmsup or supine grip, lower your knuckles back toward the floor. Curl your hands up as high as possible and then return to the lowered position, repeat.

uForearm Extensors / Reverse Wrist Curls

Sit straddling a flat bench with your thighs together and the fronts of your forearms placed on your legs. Begin with your hands hanging off your knees, holding a barbell in a palms- down or prone grip with the knuckles directed downwards toward the floor. Without lifting your forearms off your thighs, curl your hands up and back as high as possible. Pause briefly and then return to the lowered position, repeat.

uHammer Curls for a Stronger Grip

make a concerted effort to shape forearms and make them grow. Besides playing a major role in your ability to close your fist into a tight grip, these muscles also control the motion of the wrist. The primary gripping muscles are the forearm flexors, which also initiate flexion of the wrist. Flexion is when you draw your hand and knuckles down and back toward your elbow. On the opposite side of the forearms are the extensors, which pull the hand and knuckles up and back toward the elbow. Here are some forearm exercises that include basic flexion, extension, and gripping movements to bolster those forearms. Do three to four sets of 10-15 reps of each

Stand upright, holding a five or ten- pound weight plate in your right hand, using your fingers and thumb to grasp it by the top edge. Beginning with your arm at your side, perform a curl. When lowering the weight, adduct (move toward the body) the wrist to maximize the range of motion. Your forearms should burn like crazy.

uForearm Flexors / Newspaper Crumple

Stand with one arm extended forward so that it is parallel to the ground. Hold a newspaper page by the corner in your lifted hand, letting the paper hang downward. Keeping your arms motionless, use hand and forearm muscles to crumple the paper up into your hand finishing when it is balled up completely. Switch hands and repeat.

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urricane Harvey has wrecked havoc on Texas, especially Houston and the surrounding areas. Thankfully the hurricane has prompted people who’ve previously denied global warming to say, “You know what, maybe these scientists know a thing or two after all.” Ha ha. Just kidding. They’re blaming lesbians. One particular lesbian shoulders much of the blame: former Houston Mayor Annise Parker who served from 2010 to 2016. I’m not sure why people are acting so surprised. She did say during all of her campaign appearances, “Elect me your Sapphic leader and I shall summon the moon to sync the menstrual cycles of all Houston womyn and the ocean shall rise up until the tides cover the dirt and we shall call this new mermaid city Swamp Ophelia.” You know, boilerplate lesbian stump

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speech material. And so there are some people who are like, “God did this to teach those homolovers in Houston a lesson!” There’s Ann Coulter, the human manifestation of a hermit crab who gets loose in the house and dies in a heating duct that no mortal can reach. On Aug. 28, she said via Twitter, “I don’t believe Hurricane Harvey is God’s punishment for Houston electing a lesbian mayor. But that is more credible than ‘climate change.’” And then there’s Dave Daubenmire who calls himself “Coach Dave” because he loves Jesus and football. He’s also complained in the past of being “Sodomized by the left” and declared that America needs “a more violent Christianity.” During Daubenmire’s “Pass The Salt Live” webcast on Aug. 29 he addressed Houston directly. “Houston, we got a problem here,” he

Houston, we got a problem here. Could some of the problems be the result of the judgment of God coming your way because of the slaughter of unborn children?” says. “Could some of the problems be the result of the judgment of God coming your way because of the slaughter of unborn children? You had a lesbian mayor who wanted to look at the prayers of pastors in their churches. It’s a debauchery.” What’s this about looking at “prayers of pastors?” While Daubenmire and other “religious freedom” advocates would like you to believe that Parker was infringing on the free speech of Christians, that is not the case. The truth is actually much more boring and has to do with overly broad subpoenas in a lawsuit over HERO, the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance, something the pastors in question fought very hard. The subpoenas were later narrowed in scope making the whole thing moot except to religious freedom conspiracy theorists like Daubenmire. “People tell me that Houston, Texas, is one of the darkest cities in America,” Daubenmire continues. “Isn’t it amazing, Katrina slammed New Orleans—we know about voodoo and the darkness in New Orleans. Then it moved right down the coast to Houston, Texas which isn’t far away, 5 hours right down along the Gulf of Mexico. Boom, here it comes, now it’s underwater.” Surely calling Houston and New Orleans

“dark” cities is simply a reference to some kind of sinister energy has nothing to do with the fact that lots of brown and black people live there. So don’t try to Sodomize Daubenmire with your racist accusations, leftists! “Water is a sign of judgment and cleansing,” he continues. “Is now not the time for the voice of the church to rise up and declare, ‘Let’s stop killing the babies!’” As far as the “voice of the church” demanding the end of abortion, it’s not like conservative Christians have been in any way shy about their disapproval of reproductive rights. Maybe Daubenmire is hoping for some of that “more violent” Christianity at work. Daubenmire then says, “I don’t want this to appear to be judgmental, but I don’t know what else to do!” Well, you just blamed a flood on lesbians and people who have abortions. So it’s kinda late to worry about seeming judgmental. But if you’re looking for feedback, you also seem hateful and mentally unstable like you might be a danger to yourself or others. Hope that helps.

D’Anne Witkowski is a poet, writer and comedian living in Michigan with her wife and son. She has been writing about LGBT politics for over a decade. Follow her on Twitter @MamaDWitkowski.

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BUILDING THE WALL

At City Theatre and Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts

ity Theatre and the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County are proud to present the South Florida premiere of “Building The Wall,” a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere written by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright Robert Schenkkan (The Kentucky Cycle, All the Way, Hacksaw Ridge). Local award-winning actors Gregg Weiner and Karen Stephens have been cast for the Miami production directed by City Theatre Artistic Director Margaret M. Ledford. “Building The Wall,” will be playing September 21 – October 8 in the intimate Carnival Studio Theater (Ziﬀ Ballet Opera House). Written by Robert Schenkkan immediately prior to the recent presidential election and inspired by candidate Donald Trump and his anti-immigration campaign rhetoric, “Building The Wall,” reveals a scenario of how campaign promises made law might lead to a terrifying, seemingly inconceivable, yet inevitable conclusion. The drama is set in the very near future, after the election, as a Trump administration carries out its promise to round up and detain millions of immigrants, following a terrorist attack in Times Square. With martial law declared and increased arrests by Homeland Security and ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement), rapid expansions in the private detention system are quickly overwhelmed with detainees awaiting deportation to home countries refusing to accept them. Rick (Gregg Weiner), a detention center supervisor abandoned by his supervisors

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as the situation deteriorates into chaos and death, is interviewed by Gloria (Karen Stephens), a historian curious to understand his side of the story, while he awaits sentencing for carrying out the federal policy that escalated into the unimaginable. This riveting, harrowing and illuminating drama delivers a powerful warning and puts a human face on the inhuman, revealing how the inconceivable becomes inevitable when personal accountability is denied. Mr. Schenkkan and the Rolling World Premiere partner theaters producing “Building The Wall,” have received international attention in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and on the BBC Newshour for their rapid artistic response to the current administration and the political climate it foments. As the other theater's presenting this play have oﬀered during their productions, following certain performances City Theatre and the Arsht Center will host a series of postshow talks with experts, grassroots leaders, universities and other institutions to explore aspects of the play and provide opportunities for community education and engagement. A schedule of topics, speakers and moderators will be announced soon. Tickets to “Building The Wall,” are $34, $39, $44 & $54*. Tickets are available now and may be purchased through the Adrienne Arsht Center Box Of ice by calling (305) 949-6722, or online at www.arshtcenter.org. Select performances will oﬀer American Sign Language interpreters and devices that translate the play into Spanish and Creole.

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Wilton Manors River front 3/3 w/1CG, In‐law suite. Pool. Great layout on the North Fork of Middle River. Amazing view. This is a diamond in the rough. Make offer. $625,000.

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SINGLE FAMILY HOME WILTON MANORS

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COLORFUL CABANA ONE BEDROOM APT. WITH PRIVATE PATIO / GARDEN IN LAKE RIDGE

Newly pained Lg. Bright Living room, Remodeled Kitchen with door to private garden, Tile Floors, Central A/C, Linen Closet, Large Bathroom. Near Beaches, Wilton Manors - Water / Gas and Cable TV included. $1,300./mo. Contact Marcus 754-777-6948

POINSETTIA LANDINGS CONDO RENTAL

Large 2/1 Remodeled, Corner, Next to Pool. Contemporary, immaculate, quiet community, walk to the drive. Stainless, granite, tile floors, Pets OK with approval. Central A/C, 1 Parking Space. F/L/S $1,300.00 Mo. (954)732-2438

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NE Lauderdale/Wilton Manors/Oakland/Victoria Park 1/1 from $990 2/1 from $1190. Credit & Income Requirements- Pets okay with restrictions. Call for Details Mike 561-703-5533 miketherentalguy@aol.com

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Ceiling fans, all new appliances, central air, ceramic tile floors throughout, freshly painted, ground floor unit, 625 sq. ft. laundry fac. $925.00 F/L/S. Small pets welcome. 954-226-8315 (Bill) Blueboy1st@ hotmail.com Owner/agent

RIVERLAND - CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN

Studio with private bath, with AC and private entrance and patio and closet. Paid utilities electric and water. No smokers, preferred employed. $700./ mo. F/L/S Call Ed 954-632-6639

LAKE RIDGE 2BD/2BA GARDEN APT

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AWESOME MASSAGE BY JIM

Offering Swedish, Lomi Lomi, Sports and Deep Tissue Massage for Men at Affordable Rates in a comfortable and Private Massage studio located in Wilton Manors on NE 26th Street, Same Day appointments can mostly be accommodated. Call Jim at 954-600-5843 or visit my website at www. massagebyjim.com License MM22293

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IMPERIAL POINT

2 1/2 Corner APT for Rent; At (imperial Point) Nice Area, Has Washer And Dryer, Granite Thru out, All New Tiling Cherry wood cabinets. Dish Washer A/C. Brand New, Asking $1500./mo. But Am negotiable. Call for Pictures 954 918 3968. email gonzalez7771@ comcast.net

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Just 5 blocks off the Drive. Stunning marble floors, beautiful kitchenette, ultra quiet A/C, security system, off street park. $895. includes elec/cable/ wifi. 1st/last/security. No pets/smoker! 23X11 feet. $40 app fee. 954-383-8855

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Roommate, a room and shared bath, shared kitchen, water and electricity, space for parking.Included $500 + $500 to move in total = $1,000. Near Wilton Manors and the beach. 786-252-5377

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Fast repair service, A&H AC 954-392-1301. Lic. CAC057837, replacement units with financing options if needed. Over 30 years serving our community. Evenings and weekends too.

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24 Hour Emergency Service • Honest & Reliable Service • Preventive Maintenance & Service • Complete System Upgrades • High Efficiency Upgrades We Accept all Major Credit Cards 100% Financing Available. Call Matt @ 954-982-3978 Fully Insured & Licensed “Hotspots” Yearly Tune-up Special $75.00

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1BD/1BA for $55. 2BD/2BA for $65. I provide a Midwestern charm with a Southern hospitality. Apartments, Condos, Homes and Offices. Give Bruce a call 954-540-8694.

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Home cleaning service. Experienced, Free estimates, References available, 1B/D from $60, 2B/D from $70, 3B/D from $80. Additional services available on request. Flexible hours. Holiday/Party set up/clean up available. 954-242-4909

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Thank you for taking the time to read our ad. We are very responsible company looking to help you with anything and everything from cleaning, shopping, preparing meals and laundry. You name it we do it no job to big or small. If we can be of service to you please call us at 954-616-5501, we are happy to meet with you and discuss your needs and answer any questions that you may have. We Look Forward To Hearing From You!!!

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IN-HOME SERVICE. Proudly serving our community for over 12 years. *Get the BEST performance, protection & value from your computer investment. *A+ Hardware & OS certified. *Friendly, professional, RELIABLE service. Reasonable rates. Call: Mike 954-817-3883

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Additions, renovations, service upgrades, breaker panels, FPL undergrounds, code violations, A/C wiring, ceiling fans, recessed, security & landscaping, lighting, pools, pumps, Jacuzzis, water heaters, FREE PHONE ESTIMATES 954-522-3357 Lic & Ins. www.harryelectrician.com

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Need Wood

By Woody Miller

WOODY PROFILE PERFECTION ey Woody, I use all the dating apps I can to harvest a few dates, but I’m not having much luck. Is there some kind of code that I can’t seem to crack? Why am I only attracting freaks, flakes and femmes? I’m wondering if you would take a look at my profile and tell me how I could improve it. -- Desperate for Better Hits

Dear Desperate: I looked at your profile. You couldn’t attract men if you wore magnets. You’re doing so many things wrong I hardly know where to start. So rather than pick your profile apart (the Rapture would come before I finished) let me just give you some of the rules for meeting higher quality guys. 1. Show your face. Profiles with face shots get waaaayyy more hits than those that don’t. Here’s what most people would think if they saw a headless pic of your body: a) It must be hard for you to chew food without a mouth b) You’re a closet case who’s going to make them sign a confidentiality agreement before they go home with you c) You’ve probably got a face that’d knock a buzzard off a gut wagon d) You’re somebody’s boyfriend and you don’t want him or his friends seeing you online. Would you expect guys to approach you in a bar if they couldn’t see your face? Then why would you expect guys online to do it?

Put your face pics in your profile and I promise your hit rate will go up. 2. Smile. It’s the second best thing you can do with your lips. It’s also a shortcut to the bedroom. Think about it—would you ever approach somebody in a bar if they had a sneer that would scare Satan’s jackals? Of course not. 3. Be Specific In Your Profile. If you want masculine guys, for example, say something like this: “If the only textile you can name is ‘denim’ we’re going to get along. If you can’t tell the difference between ecru, cream, off-white, and eggshell we’re going to date. And if you don’t have a problem taking a dump in public restrooms because you think the world is your toilet, we’re going to get married.” Remember, details attract and generalizations detract. 4. Write An Attention-Getting Headline. Which one of these four profile headers would attract your attention? A. "Hello" B. "You May be the One I'm Looking for" C. "Looking to Meet New People" D. "Willing to Lie About How We Met!” Obviously, the last one. The more unique (and humorous) you can be, the more attention you’re going to get. 5. Get A Credible Username You are not going to attract a quality guy with a username like BlondBottom4U. No, really. You’re not. So stop it. Use one that describes some aspect of you, like Skier2010 or Sciencegeek. 6. Connect When You Reach Out. Don’t just say “hey,” or “what’s up.” Or worse, “Looking for some hole to plow?” Leave the trash talk for the bedroom. Respond to something in their profile so they know you invested some time in contacting them (as opposed to sending a mass email to everyone with a pulse).

Ask Woody a question at needwood@mac.com Want more dating tips? Check out Woody’s book, Meet The Hottie In The Corner. The 21 Day Plan To Overcome Your Fear Of Rejection, Master The Art Of Icebreakers And Snag Guys You Never Thought You Could Get. http://grabhim.net/gay-dating-guides/

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