November 26th, 2005

Interviewer:

Here we are once again, David. Our previous meeting was certainly filled with intriguing insights from you and of course your charismatic persona. You and I did speak for an extensive amount of time, but there are questions that have yet to be answered. We’ll try to get through my questions and the list of questions from letters written to you.

David:

It’s great to have the opportunity to speak with you once again, Brad. It is my honor to be here. I have a feeling this interview may be vast when compared to our previous meeting.

Interviewer:

We’ll just have to see. One thing I’d like to point out is that apart from the other interviews I’ve done, you have been the most energetic, kind-hearted, easygoing author. In other words, you’re wonderful to talk to. You’re actually human. You speak as if we’ve been acquainted for decades.

David:

I appreciate that, Brad. That’s just who I am. I guess you can say I am comfortable with speaking? (laughs) Alright. I take that back. It all depends on the form of speech I’m giving. Being professional is great, but presenting your very own personality may help yourself feel comfortable and at the same time you’ll capture the attention of the audience.

Interviewer:

Human. Not robotic. Correct?

David:

Exactly. (laughs)

Interviewer:

Let us begin with your writing career. It’s a given that you published your first book at an early age. That’s an impressive accomplishment.

David:

Thank you. Yes. I published my first book at the age of twenty. I will be turning twenty-two this year. To me it is not just an accomplishment, but a surprise.

Interviewer:

What makes it surprising?

David:

Well, the truth is that I never sought out of writing anything. For me to have my own book available at book stores across the world is a blessing. Never once in my life did it come to my mind that I would write a book. Till this day it brings a smile upon my face and nudges me to pursue forth.

Interviewer:

May you speak of how you began to write for your first book? “In the Depths of My Eyes.”

David:

The story behind that is pretty normal. During that certain time of my life I faced a tremendous amount of depression. I lost my hope and faith when my dear Grandmother had passed away. I felt as though the world had turned its back on purity. My Grandma, a woman providing warmth, food, and shelter to her children was taken from this earth. She was younger than most grand parents are, which is sixty-eight. I wept for her as she was slipping away. I remember sitting beside her as she said her last words to me. It tears me up when I remind myself of that painful moment.

Interviewer:

I’m sorry. If you’re fine with telling us what she said to you then you may, David.

David:

I’m alright with it, Brad. My Grandma told me to love my family, my parents, and brothers. She rested her hands within my palm and told me to live my life and do everything I could to make my life a prosperous one.

Interviewer:

I’m sorry you had to face that. It is a phase in life that each of us go through. Your poem, “Lullaby,” speaks dearly of your Grandmother. Would you like to speak about that particular piece?

David:

My poem for my Grandma poured onto paper as steadily as my tears flowed. I recall of that day I wrote for her. The sun had yet to rise. I got myself out of bed and sat down at my desk. With a paper and pen in my hand I wrote to her, not for her, but to her. She’s very much alive in my life. Good people don’t die. Not spiritually that is. If you look at our history it’s a given that good people are taken from us without a second chance. As for the people that cause harm to our lives, those people are still living.

Interviewer:

I understand you consider yourself as a “write-a-holic.”

David:

I certainly do. Writing is beautiful and elusive. It is also an escape for me. People often “think” all an author does is write pages and pages throughout the day and night. That’s not the reality, but an assumption. There’s always a time to write. It just depends on him or her, the author.

Interviewer:

When is it your time?

David:

If we’re referring to the time of day, I’d have to say the afternoon and evening.

Interviewer:

Is there a particular reason?

David:

Yes. I’m more at ease at that time of day. Well, usually.

Interviewer:

What inspires you to write?

David:

I’d say there are three utmost things that influence me to write the way I do. It would be my experiences in life, my passion and lastly, music.

Interviewer:

Do you listen to music while you’re writing?

David:

Definitely. At all times I have case filled of CDs I’ve compiled and of course my headphones. I even have extra batteries in case I deplete my current pair. (laughs)

Interviewer:

Do continue.

David:

It’s almost impossible for me to be without my notebook and my writing essentials. I happen to vacate cafes for an average of four to six hours.

Interviewer:

Just to write? That’s a lot of hours.

David:

It sure is. I do take the time to sit down and grasp the importance of our everyday lives and speak of it. Writing poetry is not easy at all. It requires patience, lots of patience.

Interviewer:

You said you sit at a café to write for this amount of time. Six hours? I don’t think I could sit there and drink coffee for that long and here you are writing? (laughs)

David:

I know it sounds crazy. Well, I’m a crazy writer. I give it my all as if it were my last passage.

Interviewer:

I’m curious to how you do begin your passages. Do tell.

David:

I have three pens along with my notebook at all times. When I begin a new passage I would often think of its title first. I’d date the page also. While I am writing I tend to think of several more issues to touch on. And I mean several. Let’s say I’m writing a poem named, “My Father’s Cooking.” Now, as I am writing this poem I may branch out onto other topics. I’d flip to an empty page and write titles to other topics I’ve thought of while writing my current entry.

Interviewer:

Multi-writing. Were you writing this way for your first book also?

David:

Yes. I was. I’ll share one day in particular. I must have written seven passages. While I was writing, “In One’s Dream,” I thought of a few more things to write about. I flipped page after page and titled down names to poems that would be finished that same night.

Interviewer:

At the moment, what would be your longest passage, poem?

David:

I’m proud to say that it would be a poem named “Sun Rise.” It’s around four-hundred lines.

Interviewer:

I can see the difference from your first book. Four-hundred lines? That’s lengthy for a poem.

David:

It’s nothing really. Just a short story, but in poetry form.

Interviewer:

You amaze me.

David:
There’s nothing amazing about me. Except that I eat a lot. (laughs)

Interviewer:

That is exactly what I’m speaking of. You’re down to earth and mature for your age. It’s not everyday you meet someone that is diligent at their artistry and thoughtful to others.

David:

Thanks Brad. I guess you can say I’m observant. I see how people greet each other and most of the time we lack the wholesome soul.

Interviewer:

What do you mean by that?

David:

I’m saying people tend to return the “Hello,” but they don’t offer their true self. Instead, they put up a disguise. Maybe it’s to become someone else for the moment? I’m not sure.

Interviewer:

Don’t we all do this though?

David:

I’d have to disagree. When I greet someone, even if it’s a stranger, I’m still myself. Smiling and kind as I may be, I’ll be no one else, but me. Why should I pretend to be a gentleman to receive recognition? There’s no need for that. If someone doesn’t accept you for who you are, then let it be.

Interviewer:

I think people choose to do this because it’s the nice thing though. Right?

David:

Well, I understand that people want to be generous to be well presented, but some people live each day as a character. Both men and women. Some have molded themselves to be a character while underneath that mask is a snake face.

Interviewer:

That’s a bit harsh, David. I’m surprised you’re direct. Please go on.

David:

I’m only direct because it’s selfish for people to foil their lives to receive comments to increase their self-esteem. Be yourself. That’s all I’m saying. Don’t change yourself or pretend to be someone else to be accepted. Why? Well, you’ll be a hypocrite for not accepting yourself in the first place.

Interviewer:

I was confused to what you were trying to say, but I understand now.

David:

I’d like to add this. I am a hypocrite myself. What makes me different is that I admit it. I’m not afraid to confront my mistakes. I mean, I write about my weaknesses and fears for the whole world to read. Now that’s being open.

Interviewer:

What would be one thing you continue to receive since your publication?

David:

Well, there are two things. First it would be hate.

Interviewer:

Hate from publishing a book?

David:

I know what you’re thinking. It’s ridiculous to me that there are people that hate me because I wrote a book. I don’t see why there is anything to be mad about? Why me? All I’ve done is write literature for people to read.

Interviewer:

Would it be because some people are jealous?

David:
Still, there is no reason to be jealous. Do I glamorize my life in my book? No.

Interviewer:

Is this the reason why you copyright your photos on your site?

David:

Yes. In the past the photos on my web site were never tagged or copyrighted. It was until people took my photos and used them for other purposes.

Interviewer:

What would that be?

David:

I was notified by a friend that someone had my pictures on their site. The person, a guy I assume, had several of my photos on his site and had written such nonsense about me. I was surprised that someone would take the time to steal my photos and use them to attack me.

Interviewer:

Is this site still running?

David:

No. The guy shut down the site that same day I found out. I contacted him through e-mail and said, “It is funny how you have the time to make a site in effort to write dirt about me. If you took the time to talk to me instead of stealing photos of a complete stranger to make yourself feel better, perhaps then you would see that I have not harmed you in any way. Most of all, by making a site to bring me down you have not prevailed whatsoever. That is not power. Power is that I may write about your wrong doing and the whole world will know of you. That is power.”

Interviewer:

(laughs) Nice going.

David:

I’m not proud of it though. I mean, why would someone hate me for my accomplishment? If I took something away from them then I would understand why, but I haven’t done that. I’ve only provided my insight of life for others to touch on. That’s all I have done, Brad.

Interviewer:

In other words some people get the impression that you’re conceited. Correct?

David:

I believe that’s the case. It’s irritating to know that you’re not, yet some people allow themselves to see me as big-headed. That just disturbs me.

Interviewer:

What are your thoughts to why there would be people that see you as this type of person?

David:

Pure ignorance. It’s just like me judging another author. If I were to come upon the work of another man or woman I would at least read about that author before I make such strong judgments. Because how would it be fair for me to simply look at their photos, briefly read their work, and become someone with the power to judge. I just don’t understand it. It is poetry. I write poetry. Not once and never in my work have I written in “that” way. How could a person say I’m conceited when I’m writing of struggles of people throughout the world? How could I be conceited if I take money from my pocket and hand it to someone that’s less fortunate than me? How am I conceited when I always, and I mean always, lend a hand to someone that asks?

Interviewer:

I would say that it is because the person making that judgment about you did not know you did those things. That seems logical.

David:

That’s the answer! You said it, Brad. “They don’t know you did those things.” That’s because they didn’t take the time or even bother to try. Anyone that makes judgments about another person should put themselves in that persons place before doing so.

Interviewer:

If you were to summarize your reaction to these remarks about yourself, how would you state it?

David:

It feels like I’m being sent to prison for being innocent. That’s how it feels. What’s worse is when people won’t believe you. Humans are professional liars. Not only that, but one man may ruin it for another man. Just because one person causes negativity doesn’t mean the next person will too. I’m that next person. I admit that it is natural to be in disbelief when you walk into someone, or find someone, that is kindhearted, generous, thoughtful, and what not. That’s how life is. We just have to deal with it, but it’s such a bother on my mind when people label me as “that” type of person, Brad!

Interviewer:

What more is there to do about people that choose to be one-sided? They’re the ignorant one. If it’s alright with them to call you conceited then it’s fair for you to call them conceited because they choose not to learn about you before judging you, also known as being a hypocrite.

David:

Brad, we could speak for hours on this matter. Let’s move onward.

Interviewer:

And so we will. By now you are known to have a great deal of respect for women.

David:

You may say that.

Interviewer:

Could you speak about this subject in depth?

David:

I’ve stated in several passages of my work showing my admiration and appreciation for women. I gained this respect from the women in my life. My mother, my grandma, my aunts, and female friends are the women I respect. The misconception people get is that I’m too generous and lenient towards women. They say I give “too much” respect. That’s incorrect. Sure. I’ll offer my support when I greet a woman that I don’t know, but that doesn’t mean she’s respected in the same way that I respect a woman I’ve known for several years. That’s not the case at all. I don’t see why men may speak down on me when I step up and praise courageous women. Men and women are alike. It’s not unoriginal.

Interviewer:

Since you’ve spoken of your respect for positive women I’d like to know your opinion towards everyone else.

David:

I despise fake people. I will share my experiences to support my statement now that we’re speaking of my opinion towards women I do not respect. To begin, a few years ago I spoke with a woman that came into contact with me through a friend of mine. She and I spoke on a Tuesday and it is on Friday that she suggested that we meet each other.

Interviewer:

Wait. You said that you and her spoke on Tuesday though. Doesn’t that mean you two already met?

David:

No. We began to speak over the phone. Well, we planned out to meet the next day, Saturday. I was to pick her up at 7 o’clock p.m. On Saturday I arrived at her house and she came into my car and we headed out. Do you know that feeling when someone’s watching you? That’s the feeling I had within the first few moments while I was driving the two of us. I then glanced at her and she was eyeing me with a smirk. I smiled back and asked her why she was staring at me. I joked around and told her that it’s unsafe to make the driver feel uncomfortable.

Interviewer:

Please continue.

David:

The plan was that she wanted to see my dogs. I have seven dogs. Well, you already know that, Brad. At the time I believe I had four dogs. As I was saying, we arrived to my house and I showed her my dogs and gave her a tour of the backyard. Next was the downstairs and here is when things get suspicious. As we were walking up the stairway I pointed out to my bedroom and told her, “That’s my room.” She headed to my room before me and immediately rested on my bed. I thought to myself and it surely was awkward. As I stepped into the room I seated myself on my chair at my desk. I did my routine check up on my computer as she was still on my bed.

Interviewer:

What do you mean when you say, “On my bed”?

David:

She was underneath my comforter. Her body was right in the middle of my bed. That’s why it was really awkward.

Interviewer:

Sounds like every man’s fantasy. What happened then?

David:

I questioned her to why she was in my bed. I then asked her to what the plan was for the night. I made suggestions of going out to eat, getting dessert, and coffee. She turned down all my ideas. As I was speaking to her about the plans my back was turned towards the closet. That means she was on the bed behind me. This is when I was caught off guard. She placed her left arm on my right shoulder and I turned around with that look where you have one eye-brow raised up. As I turned to my right to see why she had her hand on me she pursued towards my face with a kiss. I instantly turned to my left and she ended up kissing the right side of my face.

Interviewer:

What went through your mind as that took place?

David:

Run! Caution! What’s going on?

Interviewer:

(laughs) I’m sorry for laughing David, but why did you turn away?

David:

Why not? I just met her that night. She and I are nothing more, but an acquaintance. It must have been less than an hour that we met that night. And she tried to kiss me? Of course it’s improper and I believe I reacted in the right way.

Interviewer:

Please continue. Forgive me for interrupting.

David:

You’re not interrupting at all. You are the host sir. After she attempted to kiss me I stood back up and told her that we were leaving my house. I must have driven around for nearly fifth-teen minutes while thinking of where to end up Finally, I parked under a street light by a nearby plaza. Bad idea David. It was either wasting gas and energy or parking and agreeing where to go. During that time we discussed over our daily life. Simple things. What had happened at my house earlier, when she tried to kiss me, was ignored. Minutes went by and she did not understand from my first reaction of trying to kiss me, she then creped over to my seat. She was then in front of me and the steering wheel.  

Interviewer:

What were you thinking while that took place?

David:

I mean no disrespect at all to homosexuals, but I thought I was gay at the moment. Again, no disrespect whatsoever to people that are gay. That’s just how I felt at the time because I did not have any feelings for this woman. I then nudged her back to her seat. My arms did the speaking for me. That’s my fault for that night. I never told her to stop. I am guilty of not verbally defending myself. Instead, my movements made it obvious that I was not interested.

Interviewer:

What happened next after you pushed her back to her seat?

David:

I drove her home. That’s right. I told her that I had things to do. And even after what took place Brad, she still didn’t get it through her mind. While I was driving her home she placed her left hand into my right hand, which was on the handbrake. I usually drive with only my left hand. When she held onto my hand I was annoyed. I took my hand away after bickering with my mind. We arrived at her house and she opened the car door. She stepped out and rushed back in my car and planted a kiss right beside my nose. It was another attempt from her that caught me off guard. I drove home with all my car windows down and had my music volume to the max. I somewhat felt guilty.

Interviewer:

Why did you feel guilty?

David:

It’s because I did not speak up. Although I was not the one that acted like an animal, still I feel that I could have prevented her from getting as far to kissing me. I felt guilty because I was vulnerable to her actions.

Interviewer:

With that said. What happened after this experience with someone you just met?

David:

It was horrible. I had a premonition as soon as I headed home. She gave me a call and left me a message on my voicemail. In the message she apologized for her actions. She said she wasn’t her usual self. Also, she said to forgive her and hoped we could still be friends. Lastly, she asked me for something.

Interviewer:

What was it that she asked of you?

David:

She asked me to forget about what she had done. She wanted to keep that incident between just her and me.

Interviewer:

But you’re sitting here and discussing it with me. What happened afterwards?

David:

I agreed to let it be. It was nothing to me because nothing happened. She just tried to kiss me and it didn’t go any further than that. She was embarrassed for what she did. I understood and forgave her. However, remember how the voice mail she left me? I saved that voice mail of hers. It’s because I had a bad feeling about her intentions. About 2 weeks later I received word from a close friend of mine that she heard about my love life. I was not aware that I even had a love life. So I asked my friend, “What love life? I’ve been single for half a decade.” And Yes. I still am single.  My close friend then informs me of what she has heard and I am shocked.

Interviewer:

Please continue. What was told?

David:

My close friend was told of a whole different story. The whole incident with me and the woman was completely reversed. People were told that she and I were dating for several weeks. They were told that I refused to drive her home and that I was a bad guy. It was just horrible, Brad. In the mist of all of this I was very glad that I had kept her voicemail in which she apologized to me for what she had done.

Interviewer:

So this voicemail cleared your name correct?

David:

I wish it were that simple. My friends heard the recording of the woman, but not everyone else that I don’t know. There’s nothing I could have done. For a woman to say that a man mistreated her it is very likely that people will believe her. This is because society is governed this way. Of course people that don’t know me will believe her story. Men are known to be such cowards that force love. But Brad, I’m not that type of man. I never was and I never will be. It hurts me that I respected this woman and she turns out to be a phony that wanted something else besides my friendship. I respected her as more than just a human body and she decides to throw that away to make herself look innocent. That’s not a woman, but a bitch. Forgive my words, but that’s my definition of a “bitch.”

Interviewer:

David. I see a whole other side of you now.

David:

I’m human just like any other person. I know what’s right and what’s wrong. I may be quiet as a church mouse and offer my gratitude to a complete stranger. But if a person misuses my kindness for their own benefit that’s when I will become relentless. People often see the quiet individuals as being shy, petty, and weak. That’s the misconception with me. People that ignite their anger so easily are the fallouts. Especially men. Men are the ones that have the anger problems. For a male to display his anger on a normal basis is nothing to be astonished of. No one should fear that. That is true pettiness.

Interviewer:

Why should they be ignored? Anger is a form of expression that may be dangerous to others including the person himself.

David:

But that’s the thing. The people that show their anger all the time are use to it. It does not reach a higher point. It becomes stable and they mold themselves to live that way. Whereas for me, I obtain that anger, past and present. I feel as though that by maintaining something such as rage is useful. For example. A person that lives a life of occasional moments of aggression is a fire. However, a person that lives a life and controls their anger is allowing himself to absorb all aspects given. In doing so, he is more than just a fire, but the flicker that began the fire. I hope I didn’t lose you there.

Interviewer:

So in the long run the person that chooses not to explode with aggression is the true threat?

David:

Yes. That’s what people should pay attention to. Brad, I’d like to question you now if you don’t mind?

Interviewer:

But of course, David.

David:

Alright. Thanks. Say that you’re sitting in a room. You’re in a room that consists of forty desks that are all vacated by other people. Two children are at the front of the room. One child is at the far left of the room, sitting on a chair and reading a book. The other child is in the middle of the room and has a set of square blocks. This child begins to shout and throw these blocks into the people sitting in the desks, including you Brad.

Interviewer:

Ouch! That would hurt.

David:

You bet it would. Well, answer this. Which child should receive the attention? The child that is quiet and reading or the child that is screaming and throwing blocks at people?

Interviewer:

Trick question. I would say both children. Correct?

David:

It would be great if the world was that easy, but Brad, the child that is quiet should receive the attention.

Interviewer:

And why’s that?

David:

Because people that bring attention to themselves, such as causing harm to others, screaming, and other acts only want more attention. If a child screams and is told to go to their room. That thirst for attention will only increase. The next thing you know that child will be yelling even louder because he or she knows that the result will be receiving more attention. That’s not punishment to them, but a reward.

Interviewer:

What about the child that sat in the room reading quietly?

David:

Exactly. That’s what I’m trying to point out. We as a people do not realize this. Instead of giving the people that grace this earth we acknowledge all these lunatics. The world is down right out of control.

Interviewer:

We branched out into speaking of another topic. Did you notice that?

David:

Yes. It’s interesting to how that came to be.

As I said before, this sure is a surprise. I find your outlook on love, very rare.

David:

I guess you find it surprising because nowadays love is not respected as it once was. Brad, the majority of my friends are female. And this is because I’m able to relate to their sensitive side as well as the male, rugged side. I’m always asked to where I find the ideas for my poetry when it’s about love. It is from my friends that I take within all these situations. That’s when I form them into poetry.

Interviewer:

May you give an example?

David:

I wrote a passage regarding women that are foolish when they choose to remain in a relationship that is not heading anywhere. The relationship may be physically or verbally abusive also. I happen to know a few women that are in these types of relationships. As a friend I have offered my support and opinion to them. I’ve tried to help them out of that atmosphere that only brings them tears. It’s difficult. They listen, but that’s just for the moment. The next thing I know is that they shut down all communication with me. It is until they face more tear shed that I hear from them once again. That’s what I call “foolish.”

Interviewer:

Could you explain more to why you consider it foolish and to why you think they stay?

David:

I’m no professional when it comes to this, but in my opinion it relates to being hopeless. This usually happens to women rather than men. I feel as though that the woman choose to stay in an unhealthy relationship because they have become adapted to that scenario. They fear that if they were to leave the guy then the possibilities of finding a guy just like the previous one is impossible. Let’s say Mary is in a relationship with Richard. The two of them argue occasionally and it tends to become abusive. Richard would either slap Mary or push her around. The two of them have been together for about one year and now Mary is contemplating of leaving Richard, but does not even reach that point. Now, Mary is use to being with Richard and says, “I’ll never someone like him.” That’s the statement I hear over and over again, Brad. I’m sure I’m not the only one that receives this same reply when they have a friend that is sobbing over a guy.

Interviewer:

I have to agree with you because I too have been in your place for my friends. That’s life.

David:

Yes. I admit that I do grow tiresome of hearing these things and it’s because it has become a routine. It’s like “Hello!” You don’t have to be a genius to see what’s really going on. How could you consider it “love” when you receive tear shed on a regular basis and even worse, bruises from being battered. It’s not even about physical abuse. If a man mistreats you by cheating on you and you cry over it. That’s normal. However, if your man cheats on you and you remain with him. That’s being foolish. “Oh, but he won’t ever do it again.” Non-sense. This is life, but you should not be a prisoner of it. There are plenty of better people in life. Why do you have to stay with the person who is only giving you something to cry for?

Interviewer:

Well said. Would you like to add anything else?

David:

Yes. Male-bitches. I see the men that mistreat women as being cowards. If hitting a woman makes you feel bolder and honorable then I recommend you hitting a man. Of course a man is physically dominant over a woman. That’s not a surprise. You’re a pathetic bastard when you touch her in any harmful way. Brad, it’s a shame because these men get away with it.

Interviewer:

But there are many cases where these men are sent to prison.

David:

I know that, but there are also men that don’t go to prison and get away with it. What’s worse is when the woman allows the man to continue his abuse. That’s not love. I cannot stress it enough to how furious I become when I am faced with these incidents. I feel a great deal of pity for the woman when she informs me of it. I don’t feel any sorrow at all for the man, obviously, he’s the one that deserves to be beaten. This is why I have written a passage for my upcoming book that regards this issue and the title is “The Male Bitch.”

Interviewer:

That’s a harsh title.

David:
Not at all. There are several words that I would use to label woman-beaters, but then my work would be banned. (laughs)

Interviewer:

(laughs) So tell me about this passage.

David:

“The Male Bitch” is a message to cowardly men. You’re a coward in my eyes when you physically harm a woman in any way or by neglecting her. There are many, but I’ll leave it at that. This passage may be seen as an informative poem. And this is because as I was writing this piece I put myself in front of the woman-beater. I spoke to “him” and delivered my thoughts to scold him to the dirt he is. I have no love whatsoever for a man that causes harm to a woman Brad. I have dear friends that are beat by their boyfriends, friends that cut and poison themselves and what not. It’s very eerie.

Interviewer:

I’m shocked to learn of your experiences about this. You surely do have the right to speak freely of this issue because of your knowledge.

David:

I don’t see it as knowledge, but I guess encounters. You know what Brad? I wish I wasn’t the man that receives all these stories. It hurts me deeply to realize the reality of what love may become. It also hurts me to see the struggle of these women for these “men.” If that’s life then I don’t want to be here. “Love” should be treated respectively.

Interviewer:

I understand that most of your friends are female. Through speaking with you as we are today I may say that you are comfortable with speaking. Do you feel the same way?

David:

I won’t lie. I may be shy, but when I’m shy it’s being humble. I’ll be quiet if there’s nothing to say. When the moment arrives and there is something to say then I will speak my mind. I already stated my thoughts to what being shy is all about and that being shy is not being weak. I am comfortable with speaking to a complete stranger. I may be bashful too. It’s ignorance to speak about something when you have nothing to support your statement, but if you do have that evidence then speak away.

Interviewer:

Interesting view. Do you consider yourself as a nice person? I know it’s such a vague question, but I’m sure you will expand upon it as you have been doing so.

David:

I believe I am. I’m not the only one. (laughs)

I’m always open to new ideas. I see myself as an adventurer. Perhaps getting lost is one thing I find exciting. I like to explore places, mostly the wilderness. Alright. I went off topic.

Interviewer

That’s fine. I knew you’d expand. You’re the guest here David. Please continue.

David:

I like to meet people. Whether or not they are a stranger I do give my respect and thoughts for a memorable conversation. I speak as if it were my last. A few days ago I became acquainted with a woman. When she and I first spoke I already knew that our conversation would be generous. By that I’m saying we were our truth-self. There were no moments of doubt. It’s the feeling where you know a person is genuine. I can’t really explain it. It’s heartfelt. Well Brad, her name is Donna. I must say that there are two things I look for in a conversation. These two things would be the connection and the humor. I love to laugh. (laughs)

Interviewer:

I can see that. That’s what makes our interviews exciting.

David:

I endure intellectual conversations. When I say “intellectual” it doesn’t mean that the conversation is about books and what not, but it may be about anything that is on a mature level. You may be mature and have a joyful time when speaking. There’s no need for a mellow face. That’s boring. (laughs) Anyhow. Donna is a remarkable woman. She and I have only known each other for about two-weeks now. Our first time speaking was heart-warming. I mentioned the interview to her a week ahead from this day also. We even joked about the things you’d ask me and guess what? We have spoken of them.

Interviewer:

(laughs) What things did I ask you?

David:

I won’t say. That’s for her and me to laugh about now. (laughs)

Interviewer:

That’s not fair at all. I demand you tell me! (laughs)

David:

(laughs) Never!

Interviewer:

Alright. We must continue and overcome this laughter.

David:

You started it. (laughs) Where was I? Ah yes. We spoke about a ton of things. I shared things in my life and she did in return. It was very pleasant. I look for that in a woman. It’s courage to speak of your fears and mistakes. One thing in particular that she and I related to most was the lost of our Grandma. We were speaking of my poetry and I told her that “Lullaby” is one of my most cherished writings. That’s when she too spoke of her Grandma and that touched me dearly. I had tears while telling her about my Grandma. I don’t think she know was crying just yet. It was afterwards that she told me “sorry” because she had tears that very moment. I told her that she had nothing to be sorry about. Crying is nothing to be ashamed of. I know people rarely speak of their grandparents, perhaps never, but she and I shared that indescribable bond for our Grandma. I miss my Grandma very much.

Interviewer:

I’m sorry for your lost.

David:

Thanks. Yeah. Through speaking with Donna I learned a great deal. We must have spoken for hours, yet it didn’t seem that long. I guess that’s when you know the person is genuine.

Interviewer:

You seem very fond of this lady. Could you share a bit about her?

David:

Sure. Although I hope she doesn’t mind. Well, it’s too late now. (laughs)

Interviewer:

There you go again. I refuse to laugh. (laughs)

David:

You’re a crazy kidder, Brad. Okay. Donna is my age. Well, almost. Her birthday is on January 8^th. I vow to remember that. Like myself, Donna too loves dogs. She tells me every time I speak about my dogs. I’m still wondering if she does as much as I do though. I know people say it all the time. We’ll see when she meets my dogs. Donna has two older brothers. I almost forgot, she’s a musician. How neat is that? She plays the guitar and that soothes me knowing this about her. When I first saw her it was from a photo of her sitting with a guitar. Her hair slightly covers her face while her hands embrace the guitar. It’s my favorite photo of her. When I saw this photo I knew I had to speak with her. I know it seems odd since a lot of people play the guitar, but it’s a feeling I can’t explain. I’m glad we’re speaking now. Now I sound silly. Thanks a lot. (laughs)

Interviewer:

Not at all. It’s great to see that you are able to talk to others as though you’ve known each other for awhile. So do you still speak with Donna?

David:

We do. Almost every night. She falls asleep before me though. I’m an insomniac. People know I don’t sleep much. I haven’t noticed till you asked me, Brad, but when I do speak with Donna I leave what I’m working on to talk to her. I guess it’s being appreciative for her presence. When I am awake at night till five in the morning I listen to a lot of instrumentals and classical music. I do listen to other genres also, but it all depends on my mood. Which reminds me, Canon D, by Pachbel.

Interviewer:

Piano?

David:

Yes. It’s one of my favorite pieces of music. A true masterpiece. When Donna and I spoke of music I brought up one of my other classical titles. This is when she told me that her favorite was Canon D. I was surprised and I instantly told her that I love it also. Mozart, Beethoven, Pachbel, and many others. The music helps me write and I listen to it even when I’m not writing.

Interviewer:

You seem very fond of Donna.

David:

Do I? She is an intelligent woman.

Interviewer:                                                                                        

What do you need to know about her if you were to fall in love?

David:

That’s much to ask, Brad. Donna and I have just met and there is no intention for us to.

Interviewer:

I’m sorry if I offended you. I meant to ask what a woman needs for you to fall in love.

David:

You asked me, “What do you need to know about her if you were to fall in love?” I don’t see it that way at all. It’s not what I “need” to know, it’s what I “want” to know. I look forward to learning about her life. That’s the experience that makes it unique. Needing to know something about someone for you to fall in love is like depending on that person to have something. Drifting with the flow is the beauty of it all. In other words, I don’t “need” to know about Donna, instead I “want” to know about her because I’m intrigued from what I have learned.

Interviewer:

You sure mention her well respectively. I believe I’ve asked you this before, but what do you look for in a woman? The letters we receive about you are mostly from women and this is one of the most received questions.

David:

That’s not a surprise because I am asked this often. Here’s the thing. Although I have answered this many times I always find it somewhat unanswerable. It’s not being picky either. Everyone looks for certain things and that’s called “interests.”

Interviewer:

What are your interests?

David:
Communication. Communication is very important in a relationship and it interacts with everything else. To be able to be myself and talk to her as if she were my best friend is precious. That’s hard to find. So Yes. Communication is one. Secondly, it would have to be being humble. I’m humble and to find a woman that is humble is beyond words. Appreciating yourself, family, friends and even strangers is humble. I look for this. Another would be having a great, No. Not great, but wonderful sense of humor. (laughs) I’m an energetic, funny guy. At least I think I am.

Interviewer:

Oh. You are, David, you have my word on that. (laughs)

David:

What a relief. (laughs) I enjoy bringing laughter to people’s lives. Spontaneous laugher is probably the best laughter of all. It’s random and catches you off guard. Intelligence. Intelligence comes in many levels. I’m not speaking academically. Heck. I’m pretty horrible when it comes to work that deals with school. But here I am writing books. That IQ test should not be called the test that measures a person’s intelligence because it measures academic knowledge, not life.

Interviewer:

Don’t you think it’s important though?

David:

It is to a certain extent, but a person is not stupid because their IQ is not at a high percentage. We have geniuses all over the globe that have an average IQ. This just means that intelligence may not be measured when you’re asking Math, Science, and English questions. If the parents had their child undergo an IQ test and he or she scores average or below average, wouldn’t it be a shame that the parents lost all hope for their child? “Well, our child has no future now. He’s a loser or she’s a loser.” No. It shouldn’t be that way. I think schools should be teaching “real” subjects.

Interviewer:

What type of subjects should be taught?

David:

We should have classes that teach about our everyday problems. Racism. We should have a class that prepares people to deal with these situations. Poverty, the poor, hunger. We should have classes that inform people that they are fortunate to even be in school. While there are millions of people throughout this earth that have no home, no food, while education is just a dream away.

Interviewer:

I respect your concern for others.

David:

Thank you. I’m no one special. Just a writer. I don’t know. I do hope a reader of my work that has political power makes a change. It is something that I yearn. I try.

Interviewer:

What else do you look for in a woman?

David:

Well, I named the most important things. Communication, intelligence, being humble, having a wonderful sense of humor. Added to that, I’d love to meet a woman that wouldn’t mind getting lost with me. The outdoors is a place I wouldn’t mind escaping to. Dining at new restaurants, wandering beneath the sky, royal orange or moonlight, exchanging thoughts, sharing ideas and stories, walking my many dogs.

Interviewer:

With Donna correct?

David:

No comment.

Interviewer:

That’s not a valid answer. (laughs)

David:

Come to think of it Donna and I have spoken of walking my dogs. But not all at once, she’ll walk one dog and I’ll walk one dog. We’d be walked ourselves if we walked all seven of them all at once.

Interviewer:

That’s for sure. I have three pets of my own, two dogs and one cat. They all grew up together so there’s no fighting between the cat and dogs. Next question David. What are some things about you that people should know? Things that have not been spoken of.

David:

I love to eat and I eat a lot. I consume an average of eight meals a day and my metabolism is very high so barely any fat is produced. I work out seven days a week and I only miss days where the gym is closed, such as holidays. I like to draw, although I can’t draw. I love sushi wish a passion. I drive with my windows down at all times, rain or sunshine. I get hot easily so I like loose shirts and tank tops. I notice the tinniest things such as a crack in the concrete, unbalanced paths, human expression, and so forth. My entire web site is made with Paint and ACDSEE and people think I use Adobe Photoshop. I’m a workaholic. I live for the adrenaline rush. I’m a 2^nd degree black belt and I have an insane right foot that has kicked steel till my foot turned purple. I pack a punch. I sleep about four hours a night, every night. I’m unlike most men because a lot of men tend to say that they’re not like “that”, whereas I am being truthful, however I doubt it will matter to anyone. But that’s fine because I know it myself and write with my all. I’m driven. I’m military minded. I strategize. I plot of revenge because it’s much greater than the first strike. I adore elderly couples. There’s this one elderly couple in my neighborhood and I find it very heartwarming to see them holding hands and strolling each night. I have a habit of humming and a compulsion of checking on my personal belongings. Lastly, I admire Donna.

Interviewer:

You don’t stop to amaze me. I knew you were fond of Donna.

David:

No comment. (laughs)

Interviewer:

So for our next interview, would there be an update on this woman named Donna?

David:

No one knows. I don’t know. I look forward to sharing time with her. She’s quite a mean lady. A bully. (laughs) I like that about her. She has that “spark.” I just hope I have that “spark” too in her eyes.

Interviewer:

You sure are different from other men David. Added to that you’re only twenty-two. That’s a stairway of accomplishments. I think I’ve done enough questioning for now David. Are there any questions that you’d like to clear?

David:

I think we covered most of them Brad. We could always speak more for our next interview.

Interviewer:

And it would be my honor to do so David.

David:

I’d like to thank you and my publisher for taking the time to sit down and speaking with me. I appreciate it very much. Christmas is around the corner and I’d like to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas. I would also like to wish my readers that are reading this a Merry Christmas too.

Interviewer:

Thank you, David. Best wishes to you and your family and Merry Christmas. Plus I can’t forget the lady of our interview, Donna. Good luck with her. Would you like to conclude this interview session with any last words?

David:

Thanks. And Donna and I are friends. Perhaps in time we will be more acquainted. No one knows. I know my readers always wonder why I am capable of being single. Have patience when it comes to “love.” I’d like to say that I am very grateful to the people for supporting my artistry. There will always be people that dislike my work, but there will always be more people that love you. Everyone should see life that way. Strive all you can and believe in your thoughts. And lastly, I will continue to write for years to come. Writing is not a career of mine, nor is it a hobby. It’s much greater, it’s a passion. This second book will consist of several hundred passages. Until then, it’s always wonderful to hear from people. I’ll always return letters and so forth. Well Brad, thanks for having me once again.