Coverboy: Shane
Having served three years in the Army, Shane was let go, not because he was out, but due to a medical condition (exercise-induced asthma). Now he’s studying nursing at Strafford University in Falls Church. When he’s not hitting the books, the 23-year-old Brandywine, Md.-native can be found dancing at Town or Cobalt. In thinking about the road ahead, Shane would like to see Don’t Ask Don’t Tell repealed. ”I have a lot of gay friends in the Army,” he says.
What’s on your nightstand?
A drink, lube and a textbook, Guide to Medical Billing and Coding.
What’s in your nightstand drawer?
Condoms, Mardi Gras necklaces, change, lube and random cards from going out.
What are your television favorites?
Supernatural, Weeds, Desperate Housewives, Will and Grace.
What was your favorite cartoon when you were a kid?
Doug.
What superhero would you be?
Rogue. I like her accent and she had a lot of powers.
Who’s your greatest influence?
All my friends. They helped shape me into who I am now, and they always keep me going.
What’s your greatest fear?
Being alone.
Pick three people, living or dead, who you think would make the most fascinating dinner guests imaginable.
My best friend Parker, Brad Pitt and Russell Brand.
What would you serve?
Chicken and alcohol.
How would you describe your dream guy?
A guy who is masculine, fun, and has a career. Someone that I can basically be myself around.
Define good in bed.
Someone who can go for a long period of time. And someone who can take control.
What’s the most unusual place you’ve had sex?
In a car in the parking lot of Tysons Corner mall. People were watching.
Who is your favorite musical artist?
Incubus.
What’s your favorite website?
Yahoo.com.
Who should star in a movie about your life?
Whoever can be a good drunk. Cam Gigandet.
Who was your first celebrity crush?
Brad Pitt.
If your home was burning, what’s the first thing you would grab while leaving?
My dog.
What’s your biggest turn-on?
People with strong eyes.
What’s your biggest turn-off?
Stupid people. When people shouldn’t talk or say certain things but they do anyway.
What’s something you’ve always wanted to do but haven’t yet tried?
Skydive. I like thrills. I’ve done bungee jumping.
What’s something you’ve tried that you never want to do again?
Spicy food.
What position do you play in the big baseball game of life?
Catcher.
Boxers, briefs or other?
Boxer-briefs.
What’s your favorite retail store?
Best Buy.
What’s the most you’ll spend on a haircut?
$20.
On a pair of shoes?
$100.
What’s your favorite season?
Fall, because of all the colors.
What’s your favorite food to splurge with?
Pizza.
What kind of animal would you be?
A wolf. I like their pack mentality. It’s like a family.
What kind of plant would you be?
A rose. Pretty, but thorny.
What kind of car would you be?
I love the Dodge Viper. It looks sexy.
What’s something you want more of?
More money would be nice.
What are you most grateful for?
I am most grateful for my friends and family.
What’s your dream job?
To be an actor.
State your life philosophy in 10 words or less.
Have fun because life is short.
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