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James

I am here for Dating, Serious Relationships, Friends and Networking

About Me

I'm an actor. But sometimes I do tech work to pay the bills.I'm from Kentucky. I've worn shoes my entire life.I've been living in Chicago since February, working various jobs to try and support myself as an actor. I lived in Newport, Rhode Island for two years, living in a mansion by the sea and getting to perform every day. I really miss it.I'm also a Karaoke Superstar.

My Interests

Videogames, Films, All kinds of music, Acting, Comedy, Improvisation, Ancient Civilizations, Travel, Cultures from around the world, Literature, Comics, Photography...the list goes on and on...

I'd like to meet:

An Agent.Writers and Directors that need actors.Someone who can handle my odd sense of humor. Someone that will enrich my experience as a human being. Someone that still believes in chivalry and honor. Someone that actually likes a nice, romantic kinda guy.Friends and contacts in Chicago and elsewhere in the acting/comedy community.

Music:

Old Rock, New Rock, 80's, Jazz, Blues, Rap, Hip-Hop, Swing, Classical, Film Scores...hell, even a little bit of Country. More Specifically: GnR, CCR, Styx, Rolling Stones, Queen, Johnny Cash, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Ozzy, N.E.R.D, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Del the Funky Homosapien, Crystal Method, Within Temptation, Beastie Boys, Muckrakers, Jay-Z, Danny Elfman, Howard Shore, Hans Zimmer, Sinatra, Dino, Sammy, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy...the list goes on and on.

Movies:

Fallen, The Replacement Killers, The Corruptor, The Killer, Hard Boiled, A Better Tomorrow, The Lord of the Rings, The Godfather, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, X-Men, X-2, X-3, Spider-Man, DareDevil, Hulk, Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill, Batman, Batman Returns, Batman Mask of the Phantasm, Legend, Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, The Big Hit, Unbreakable, Out Cold, El Mariachi, Desperado, The Matrix Trilogy, Training Day, Phone Booth, The Crow, The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, Swingers, Made, V for Vendetta, Night Watch, Underworld 1 & 2, The Professional, Ronin, Face/Off...again, I could keep going for days...

Television:

Heroes, The Office (BBC & NBC), Extras, Smallville, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Family Guy, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Highlander.

Books:

Harry Potter, The Dark Is Rising Sequence, His Dark Materials Trilogy, NeverWhere, The Hitchkiker's Guide to the Galaxy, NightWatch, Rebel Without a Crew, Improvise: Scene from the Inside Out.Comics: Preacher, Astonishing X-Men, Ultimate X-Men, Identity Crisis, Infinite Crisis, Batman: Hush, Batman: Year One, The Dark Knight Returns.

Heroes:

Anyone that's gone for it, and made it. Whatever "it" happens to be.

My Blog

Abandonment Issues

So. I've just been officially informed that my roommate will indeed be high-tailing it back to Newport/Beechwood, and sooner than expected. As it turns out, I will be officially alone in my apartmen...
Posted by James on Wed, 19 Sep 2007 10:04:00 PST

Venting Time

Right. Where to begin? It's been quite some time since I've written one of these, so this one promises to encompass a lot. Anyway. I've been working for the past couple months as Foley Operator fo...
Posted by James on Thu, 30 Aug 2007 08:11:00 PST

Happy Birthday to Me

Well I haven't written one of these in a while, so I figured it was about time for some updates and random musings. First of all, today's my birthday. I'm 24, which initially felt wierd, though now ...
Posted by James on Thu, 08 Mar 2007 12:44:00 PST

The Next Step...

It's finally happening.  After months of hoping and searching and planning, I'm finally moving to Chicago, albeit much sooner than I'd anticipated.  For the past month, I've been living wit...
Posted by James on Mon, 29 Jan 2007 06:27:00 PST

Moving On..

Well, my time in Rhode Island has finally come to an end. It has been a very interesting year and a half. I've made some friends, had some good times, and sang a hell of a lot of karaoke. A lot has...
Posted by James on Tue, 02 Jan 2007 08:59:00 PST

"I missed the last song...I blame myself for just standing there too long.."

I do not want to be saying that down the road..I am so much more than I seem, and there are so few that see it. Why do I hide? Why am I compelled to cloak myself in sarcasm and ignorance?Over the ye...
Posted by James on Thu, 28 Sep 2006 10:43:00 PST

Survey...gives me something to post...

random surveyHave you ever taken pictures in a photobooth?Yes.Where was the furthest place you traveled today?O'Brien's Pub.Where is your current pain at?Women being impossible to read...Who do you wa...
Posted by James on Mon, 25 Sep 2006 10:20:00 PST

105 Facts About Me

105 Facts About You:1. EVER BEEN GIVEN AN ENGAGEMENT RING?No.2. LONGEST RELATIONSHIP?9 Months.3. LAST GIFT YOU RECEIVED?Gift cards for my birthday, I think.4. EVER DROPPED A CELL PHONE?All the time......
Posted by James on Fri, 23 Jun 2006 06:46:00 PST

Long Survey From Amanda

Ahh, You'll love this one! (100 ?'s)Label: FIRST THINGS FIRST::Full Name::: James Michael Stanton::Nicknames::: Frodo, Fetus, Small Fry (High School)::Age::: 23::Gender::: Male::Where You Live::: Newp...
Posted by James on Wed, 07 Jun 2006 03:09:00 PST

Updates!

Alright, so obviously it's been a while since I've written one of these things. So, I figured it was time I provided some insight as to what is going on in my life. So. Now, where to begin. Firs...
Posted by James on Wed, 01 Mar 2006 07:37:00 PST