... the FACTS 

Born: Chicago, IL

Resides: Austin, TX

Birthdate: 4-30-72

Sign: Taurus

Height: 6'2"

Hair: Brunette

Eyes: Hazel

Nationality: Armenian

Status: Never married, no children

Want Kids: Yes, hopefully someday

Been Engaged: Yes, Once

Nonsmoker

Education: Bachelor's Degree in business with a concentration in marketing. 

Occupation: Professional Bobsledder/ Website development company owner.

... on HIMSELF

Best qualities: "Fun and spontaneous. I love to travel and try new things. I'm extremely
close with my family and I'm best friends with my little sister (not really a `little sis' anymore!)." 

Strengths: "On time, and if I say I'm going to do something, you can be sure I'll do
everything I can to do it." 

Weakness: "Too trusting at times."

Others may not see: "I'm totally devoted to my friends, family and the people who put their trust in me. On the flip side, if someone burns me, I seldom give them the
opportunity to do it twice."

I've been known to ... "pick up and jump on a plane at a moments notice."

Interests: "I love sports, especially football. I'm actually a fan of musicals and going to
shows as well and used to be a subscriber at the Ahmanson Theater in Los Angeles. I also love trying new business ventures and opening new businesses."

Turn-ons: "I love a woman who can have a good conversation on a variety of topics, but just as quickly can be a carefree girl. I love spontaneity and affection. A little `smart ass' wit is pretty sexy also (in moderation ...)."

Turn-offs: "Insecurity and jealousy. Soooo tired of it."

Special Talents: "I'm a pretty proficient driver and actually compete internationally in
professional bobsledding. Although we competed in the 2002 Olympics, we're missing this year's Winter Olympic Games because of injury. Our latest trip to the medal stand was a Silver Medal finish in last years 2005 America's Cup series in Salt Lake City, Utah."

Awards: "Silver Medal, America's Cup - Qualification and participation in the 2002
Winter Olympic Games - Several top finish medals in the America's Cup and other Cup series - Top sales awards, Southwestern Company - Top Sales, Microsoft Corp." 

Charities: "Special Olympics, Sacred Heart School music program."

15 minutes of fame: "2002 Winter Olympic Games - 2nd highest profiled athletes prior to the start of the Games (2nd only to Michelle Qwon) - News articles on Peter Jennings, Dan Rather, CNN, AP, etc. Great opportunity!" 

Travels: "Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Berlin, Hamburg, Poland, Prague, Italy, Austria, Spain, Africa, Ibiza, Monaco, Cote e Zur, Bali, Sydney,
Melbourne, Cannes, Armenia, Turkey, London, Scotland, Wales, Cancun, Puerto
Vallarta, Cabo, La Ventana, Buzios, Sao Paolo, Rio de Janeiro, Calgary, Montreal, Vancouver and most all of the US." 

Spirituality: "Always trying to learn more."

Fashion sense: "Probably a mix - sometimes a little metrosexual, sometimes cargo pants and T's (Hollister Style) and sometimes Brad Pitt Ocean's 11 style (minus the Brad Pitt ;)."

Staying healthy: "In the gym 4-5 times a week - Bobsled training during the winter, wakeboarding during the summers. Getting into tennis now, plus I love playing outside."

What touches my soul: "Family - I'm also a romantic." 

... on WOMEN 

Attention-getters: "Eyes and a great smile. I'm a sucker for a woman who's in shape with that magnetic `look.' I love watching a woman doing something athletic, or `flowing.' Whether it's dancing or walking, there's just that certain ... `I don't know what ...'" ; )

Ideal woman: "1) Best friends; 2) Sexual Attraction. Two simple items, but they encompass a lot ..."

I can't resist a woman who ... "is free with herself and lives for the day."

Most important quality in a woman: "Trustworthiness."

Ideal date: "If it's with someone you really want to be with, it really doesn't matter. Some nights it's great to go out, and others ... just stay in."

I'd call a woman back after a first date ... "if I'm left wanting more ... and no, that's not just physically!"

I'd never date a woman who ... "is rude to other people, is racist, is not generally kind." 

How I show I care: "All she has to do is say she wants to see me, and I'd sit in hours of traffic to see her. I also love sending random unexpected gifts, especially when she's
traveling."

What makes a woman unforgettable: "The way people talk about them when they're not there."

I wish women understood ... "my belief is that when men are with women, they sincerely believe they won't change. On the flip side, I also believe that most women, when they're with a man, expect that he will ..."

One thing a woman has never done for me: "Take me on a vacation." ;)

... on RELATIONSHIPS 

On relationships: "Relationships are important, but only if it's with someone who you can conceivably see yourself marrying one day. If you can't foresee that
possibility, why waste your time?"

Top relationship keys: "Friendship, trust, communication and sexual attraction."

A woman in a relationship with me can expect ... "fun, travel and trust."

What I expect: "The same."

When I'm in love, ... "I'm better and more productive in everything I do."

What makes me feel close to a woman: "The better friends that we become. That feeling that I've known that person for longer than I really have."

Greatest relationship lesson: "That an engagement is another part of the relationship where you learn more about your partner, not just a time allotted to get ready for your wedding."

What makes a woman marriage material: "The same as I said before: Best Friend, Sexual Attraction."

... on SEX 

I feel my sexiest when ... "I'm regularly working out. I've spent a lot of time outside and things are good with my family, job and generally the world around me."

Sexiest thing a woman can wear in private: "This is going to sound dumb, but I'm a sucker for a girl in sweats (Juicy style), or even flannels. The one exception is a girl in one of my business shirts and nothing else ..."

Surefire way to seduce me: "My neck ... or light scratches over my arms/body ... wow!"

... on LIFE

Making my mark: "I want to make the people who work with me successful. I want to raise a great family and set them up to succeed in whatever it is that they want to do. I'd also like to help other people in other societies get closer to the quality of life that we appreciate in the US."

Responsibility to society: "To give back financially and physically."

Valuable life lesson: "Once you've wasted a second, you can never get it back. On the same note, things are seldom as bad as they seem. They can ALWAYS be worse."

What I try to get out of everyday: "The feeling that I didn't waste my day."

I must ... "publish a book, have kids, travel to Greece."

Best advice received: "The Golden Rule."

Best advice I've given a woman: "The Golden Rule."

... on HIS FAVORITE THINGS

Movie: "Princess Bride, Return To Me."

TV Show: "Family Guy, Smallville."

Book: "The Matarese Circle."

Music: "80’S and 90’S music - Guns and Roses, Skid Row, Metallica, Bon Jovi, etc."

Food: "Sushi."

Season: "Spring."

... final THOUGHTS

Tattoos: Olympic tattoo on my right shoulder." 

Always in my refrigerator: "Condiments, mixers, water, olives, chicken, steaks, veggies ... I'm Armenian so I usually have a pretty full fridge."

Hottest possession: "I love my framed Michael Jordan Jersey."

I would change places for 24 hours with ... "whoever is dating Claire Forlani ... Lucky bastard."

I'd most like to hang out with ... "depends on if we're talking about networking, partying, dating, etc. Networking: Jerry Bruckheimer / Bill Gates / James Cameron. Partying: The Maloofs. Dating: Claire Forlani / Rachel McAdams." 

Celeb I'd love to take on a date: "I used to NOT be a fan of Angelina Jolie, but that's changed totally over the past year. She's actually gotten better looking as she's aged, and I think she's also pretty amazing with all the things she's done in Africa and how she gives back. For just looks alone, see above." 

Me, a deserted island and ..."a laptop with high speed access." ;) 

Why I'm a great catch: "I'm pretty well rounded, fit, educated, well read, well traveled, and hell, I think I'm pretty fun too."

Last words: "I love to do things that I love to do ... What I mean is even if I had all the
money in the world, I'd still bartend occasionally because I love the job. Unfortunately there's great jobs that I'd love to try, but they don't support the kind of lifestyle that I also love, such as teaching. I'd like to come back to doing those sorts of jobs one day, especially when I have kids. It'd be great to have the same schedule as them!"

Me in a word: "Spontaneous."