Coverboy: Drew
Drew has a passion for music, DJ-ing and chimichangas
Maybe the privilege ended when Drew left Phillips Exeter Academy and began working on his degree in philosophy and anthropology at American University. Sure, it’s still an expensive school – but now the 19-year-old is camped out in the living room of the apartment he shares with his pal Kristina, who got the bedroom. As long as the budding DJ gets to fire up some tunes, he’s okay. ”I DJ. I’ve been working on it a few years now,” he says. “D.C. is really cool because they created ‘moombahton,’ this tropical electronic music.” Look for Drew quenching his music jones at shows at the 9:30 Club and U Street Music Hall.
What’s on your nightstand?
My journal. A big stack of textbooks.
Coverboy: Drew
What’s in your nightstand drawer?
It’s actually a chair.
Then where do you keep the condoms?
Kristina and I have a big box on top of the TV. It’s communal.
What are your television favorites?
I watch a lot of old episodes of Daria.
What was your favorite cartoon when you were a kid?
As Told by Ginger. I still watch it now and then.
What superhero would you be?
She-Hulk.
What does she have over the Incredible Hulk?
She’s a chick. And a complete badass.
Who’s your greatest influence?
Probably my mom. Or the Internet.
What’s your greatest fear?
Having a boring job.
Pick three people, living or dead, who you think would make the most fascinating dinner guests imaginable.
Divine, the Latina pop sensation Gloria Trevi, and Lil Wayne.
What would you serve?
Probably chimichangas. I learned how to make them over the summer. And they’re really good.
How would you describe your dream guy?
Someone who can keep up with me, physically and mentally.
Do you care what he looks like?
It really doesn’t matter.
Define good in bed.
Someone who is still there in the morning, doesn’t mind if I snore, and who can cuddle.
Who should star in a movie about your life?
Someone just starting out his career. A no-name. I don’t want him to overshadow me.
Who was your first celebrity crush?
Aaron Carter. I went to his concert when I was, maybe, 9. My mom took me.
Who gets on your nerves?
Frat guys and their girlfriends.
If your home was burning, what’s the first thing you’d grab while leaving?
My computer.
What’s your biggest turn-on?
Someone opinionated.
What’s your biggest turn-off?
Anyone who likes to play by the rules.
What’s something you’ve always wanted to do but haven’t yet tried?
I definitely want to put my DJ skills to the test someday – maybe in the near future.
Drew
What’s something you’ve tried that you never want to do again?
Bartending. It was awful. I don’t like to serve people while they’re having all the fun.
Boxers, briefs or other?
Briefs. Jockstraps every now and then.
Who’s your favorite musical artist?
Erykah Badu.
What’s your favorite website?
Google Reader, so I can check all my music blogs and stuff.
What’s the most unusual place you’ve had sex?
A golf course.
What position do you play in the big baseball game of life?
I’m the umpire. I like to keep people on their toes and call them out.
No pitching/catching preference?
Absolutely not.
What’s your favorite retail store?
Unique Thrift Stores.
What’s the most you’ll spend on a haircut?
I’ve gone to the same woman since I was 12. She charges me $30.
Drew
What about on shoes?
Probably $150.
What’s your favorite food to splurge with?
Krispy Kreme.
What’s your favorite season?
Springtime. It’s finally the end of winter.
What kind of animal would you be?
Definitely a penguin.
What kind of plant would you be?
Poppy.
What kind of car would you be?
My 2000 Volvo sedan, ”The Vulva.”
What are you most grateful for?
My really awesome family.
What’s something you want more of?
Time.
State your life philosophy in 10 words or less.
Make every choice intentionally; they make you who you are.
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