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Gamal

Agent Provocateur

About Me

Gamal: I have chosen two concepts to guide my thoughts and actions. They are stronger than the pressure of society, the constraints of morality, the need to procreate, the desire for wealth, the promise of Heaven, or the threat of Hell... I live for love and pleasure, or nothing at all.

Speakeasy: "Every artist is a cannibal. Every poet is a thief. All steal thier inspiration, then speak about their grief" U2 The Fly


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My Interests

Hedonism, Martial Arts, Music , Psychology, Human Intelligence, International Politics, Writing and Sleep

I'd like to meet:

I am a Prince of Hedonism. I surround myself with hedonists, musicians, DJs, dancers, bartenders, sinners, writers, traceurs and warriors. Come join the party.

The Eleven Principles of Hedonism

1. Know Yourself and What You Like
2. Surround Yourself With Friends
3. Consume Comfort
4. Adore Women that Excite You
5. Fill Your Ears with Music, then Dance
6. Enjoy Your Work
7. Visit Your Natural Habitat
8. Defend Yourself
9. Understand the Game and Relax
10. Know What You Can Handle
11. Learn as if You’ll Live Forever, Live as if You’ll Die Tomorrow.

Music:

Speakeasy is a DJ inspired by classic hip hop, deep house, funk and neo soul.

Movies:

Aliens, Blade Runner, Enter the Dragon, Terminator, Usual Suspects, Way of the Gun, Matrix Reloaded, Dead Poets Society, Snatch, Fight Club, Spy Game, Damage, Dangerous Liasons, Bram Stoker's Dracula, La Femme Nikita, Entrapment, Casino Royale, Black Hawk Down, The Bourne Ultimatum, Troy, House of Flying Daggers, District B13

Television:

I don't really watch television, except for football.

Books:

The Prince, The Art of War, Rich Dad, What Would Machiavelli Do?, Throwing the Elephant, Out of Your Mind, The Way of Zen, Art of Seduction, Tao of JKD, The Book of Five Rings, Burning Chrome, Streetlethal, The Hedonist Handbook, The Essential Calvin and Hobbes, Story, Transmetropolitan, Grendel, Alien Legion

Heroes:

Alan Watts, Anias Nin, Bruce Lee, Carl Jung, Don Juan, Epicurus, Giovanni Casanova, Niccolo Machiavelli, Prince, Sun Tzu, Cleopatra
You Are Rain
You can be warm and sexy. Or cold and unwelcoming.
Either way, you slowly bring out the beauty around you.
You are best known for: your touch
Your dominant state: changing What Type of Weather Are You?
You Are Somewhat Virtuous
You are occasionally a good person, but you often stop short at doing the right thing.
It's just a lot easier (and more fun) to be bad! You do have a reputation to uphold.
Deep down, you're a fairly good person. But no one's perfect.
You're just a lot less perfect than most people!
Where You Are Virtuous
You have the virtue of tranquillity. You do your best to keep your life peaceful and calm.
You have the virtue of Silence. You avoid frivolous conversation, and you use your words carefully.
You have the virtue of Resolution. You are determined to do what you should, no matter how difficult it is.
Where You Are Not Virtuous
You lack the virtue of Justice. You will treat someone unfairly if it promotes your interests.
You lack the virtue of Chastity. You aren't guarded when it comes to intimacy.
You lack the virtue of Humility. You tend to annoy people with your bragging. Are You Virtuous?
You Are Midnight
You are more than a little eccentric, and you're apt to keep very unusual habits.
Whether you're a nightowl, living in a commune, or taking a vow of silence - you like to experiment with your lifestyle.
Expressing your individuality is important to you, and you often lie awake in bed thinking about the world and your place in it.
You enjoy staying home, but that doesn't mean you're a hermit. You also appreciate quality time with family and close friends. What Time Of Day Are You?
You Are 36% Intuitive
You're definitely an intuitive person, but you never go on your gut alone.
You tend to be more analytical than intuitive - possibly because your intuition has failed you in the past.
When you don't have enough facts to make a decision, you don't mind listening to your gut to figure out what to do. How Intuitive Are You?
Your Personality Cluster is Introverted Intuition
You are:
Multilayered and complex
Inspired and driven to achieve your goals
A visionary with a complete life plan
Intuitive enough to understand difficult problems, ideas, and people What's Your Personality Cluster?
You Are 20% Good
Well, you're not necessarily evil - but you're pretty darn bad.
Morals are something you don't concern yourself with. You're amoral... not immoral.
So what motivates you instead of ethics? Greed, lust, laziness, anger. The usual bad stuff.
Bottom line, you're not trying to be a good person. In fact, it probably never crosses your mind.
You are also probably: Not too terribly concerned about what anyone thinks of you
Right now you are on track to being: An evil dictator
To be a better person: Start small. Pet a puppy. How Good Are You?
You Are 79% Peaceful
You are a very peaceful person. All is good in your world, no matter what's going on.
Occasionally you let your problems get to you, but you generally remain upbeat.
Your inner strength is inspirational - much more so than you may realize. How Peaceful Are You?
MY LIFE IS RATED R
My life is definitely adults only. While children accompanied by parents are welcome, they'll probably be scarred for life. What is Your Life Rated?
I HAVE MY EMOTIONS IN CHECK
You are an incredibly stable and happy person.
Ever consider being a therapist?
You have figured out how to keep a positive outlook, no matter what.
You don't have an easier life than anyone else. You just have figured things out a little more. Can You Keep Your Emotions in Check?
MY IDEAL RELATIONSHIP IS POLYAMORY
You want to have your cake... and everyone else's.
Which isn't a bad thing, if everyone else gets to eat too!
You're too much of a free spirit to be tied down by a traditional relationship.
You think relationships should be open and free, with few restrictions. What's Your Ideal Relationship?
I AM 62% EVIL
You are very evil. And you're too evil to care.
Those who love you probably also fear you. A lot. How Evil Are You?
I AM 68% OPEN MINDED
You are a very open minded person, but you're also well grounded.
Tolerant and flexible, you appreciate most lifestyles and viewpoints.
But you also know where you stand firm, and you can draw that line.
You're open to considering every possibility - but in the end, you stand true to yourself. How Open Minded Are You?
I AM 80% GENTLEMAN
You are definitely a gentleman. You're very considerate and you have excellent manners.
Occasionally, you slip and do something foolish... but usually no one notices! Are You A Gentleman?
I AM SOMEWHAT MACHIAVELLIAN
You're not going to mow over everyone to get ahead...
But you're also powerful enough to make things happen for yourself.
You understand how the world works, even when it's an ugly place.
You just don't get ugly yourself - unless you have to! How Machiavellian Are You?
I HAVE A TYPE A- PERSONALITY
You are one of the most balanced people around
Motivated and focused, you are good at getting what you want
You rule at success, but success doesn't rule you.
When it's playtime, you really know how to kick back
Whether it's hanging out with friends or doing something you love!
You live life to the fullest - encorporating the best of both worlds Do You Have a Type A Personality?
I AM 24% CONROL FREAK
You have achieved the perfect balance of control and letting go.
You tend to roll with whatever life brings, but you never get complacent. Are You A Control Freak?
I AM AN INVISIBLE EX
You're so over your ex, you hardly even remember you have an ex
You prefer leave all of the baggage behind you - far, far behind
As they say, indifference is the opposite of love! What Type of Ex Are You?
MY LUST QUOTIENT: 65%
You are a very lustful person - and it sometimes gets the better of you!
You know how to hold back, but you hardly ever do. How Much Lust Do You Have?
I AM VERY WORLDLY
You're an international jet setter - or pretty darn close.
And while you may feel like you have many more places to visit...
Most people live their whole lives without seeing what you've seen.
In fact, you're probably going to be traveling again soon. So Bon Voyage! How Worldly Are You?

My Blog

The Hedonist Diaries (Inside the Mind of Client 9)

Eliot Spitzer, The Governor of New York, has been implicated as a client of the Emperor's Club VIP. Phone taps reveal that while he is a married father of three who made his reputation as a champion o...
Posted by Gamal on Mon, 10 Mar 2008 02:25:00 PST

The Hedonist Diaries (More Guns = Fewer Problems?)

A senator from Arizona named Karen Johnson has proposed a bill that would allow people with a concealed weapons permit to carry their weapons on college campuses. The bill is in response to the recent...
Posted by Gamal on Thu, 06 Mar 2008 01:49:00 PST

Protect Yourself from This Disease!

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a medical alert about a highly contagious, potentially dangerous virus that is transmitted orally, by hand, and even electronically. This virus is call...
Posted by Gamal on Wed, 05 Mar 2008 01:08:00 PST

The Hedonist Diaries (Just for Kids?)

Here's a couple of questions to test your perspective...   Is television made exclusively for children? Is radio made exclusively for children? Are movies made exclusively for children? Are boo...
Posted by Gamal on Tue, 04 Mar 2008 03:52:00 PST

NYN Club Report 2/28/08:

Knitting Factory, Masonic Temple & Time ...
Posted by Gamal on Thu, 28 Feb 2008 01:30:00 PST

NYN Insider

When I started NYN in 2004 I only had a vague understanding of nightlife in the city. I knew it was complicated. I knew it was big. That was about it. I didn't know where to go, or how to get in, or h...
Posted by Gamal on Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:55:00 PST

The Hedonist Diaries (Too Many Options?)

A friend of mine sent out a link to an article that describes how people are inherently afraid of giving up options in their lives, even if the number of options becomes overwhelming and detrimental. ...
Posted by Gamal on Tue, 26 Feb 2008 02:37:00 PST

The Bell Trial, Cachaça and Fighting to Dance

Read about police officers on trial for killing a groom at his bachelor party, the ongoing fight against cabaret laws and a new drink from Brazil All in the February 26th Edition of Nightlife News fr...
Posted by Gamal on Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:59:00 PST

The NYN Weekly Recap for February 25th 2008

Connections (New!): Join the nightlife community today   Nightlife News (New!) Dating: Free Designer Condoms   Fashion: Personal Fashion Mentors   Government: Lesbian Mayors &nbs...
Posted by Gamal on Mon, 25 Feb 2008 07:55:00 PST

Club Report for 2/22/08 Inn LW12, Mansion and Socialista

Cougar Rooms on the West Side...Hepatitis A at Ashton's Birthday. Read about it this week's Club Report ...
Posted by Gamal on Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:22:00 PST