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CHAD
"At some point, I would like to be in a deep, meaningful relationship," states 28-year-old Chad, "one where you trust, understand and learn from one another." Born in Michigan and now living in California, this 5'11" actor/leasing agent was raised, along with his fraternal twin, in such exotic locales as Bolivia, Brazil, Scotland and Australia. "My parents believed in giving us a worldly education," says this blue-eyed Capricorn. "You become very open-minded and more mature at a young age because it exposes you to situations that you wouldn't normally be put into." What makes this charismatic bachelor so desirable: "There's a lot of depth to me and I have a big heart," conveys Chad. "And, I can make anything fun. I love to play!"
JUST THE FACTS
Born: Royal Oak, Michigan
Resides: Thousand Oaks, California
Birthday: December 30, 1973
Sign: Capricorn
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 180 lbs.
Hair: Blond
Eyes: Blue
Nationality: Mutt
Family: One twin brother (fraternal)
Education: BA in Psychology from Albion College in Michigan. Worked in the Jackson State prison for six months in Michigan in the psych department. At the time I thought I wanted to be a psychological profiler when I grew up.
History: When I was 13, a freshman in high school, we went to Santa Cruz, Bolivia for two years. I went to school there. After that, we went to San Paulo, Brazil for one year, which would have been my junior year of high school. Then we came back to Michigan for my senior year, 91-92. Then I left to college for two years - then my third year in college I went to Scotland for six months, then after that Australia for six months. I studied abroad. Then I went back to Michigan and graduated. Then after about three weeks after I graduated, I came out to LA.
We grew up in a small hick town in Michigan - that didn't even have a fast food restaurant and a movie theater - we didn't know about the rest of the world and we didn't care - I think what scared my parents was they'd heard my brother and I talking about wanting to stay in Michigan for the rest of our lives and they were both world travelers and they we're like wait a minute we got to do something for these kids. My dad was in the Marine Corps. They felt we should get a more worldly education. They were both teachers and they taught in private American schools.
I think you grow up quick. You become open minded. You see things not from an American point of view but more from a wordly point of view. You become street smart.
Being exposed to different ways of thinking at such a young age, being exposed to foreign countries at a young age it causes you to mature quickly and become very open mined because it exposes you to things and situations that you wouldn't normally be put into.
Occupation: Actor/Leasing Agent (Mall)/Property Supervisor
... on HIMSELF
Best Qualities: "My sense of humor, fairness and equality. I'm an outgoing people person, very open-minded and have had a worldly education. I can make anything fun ... I love to play! I also have a philosophical side and at one time that was going to be my major. I tend to shy away from the more superficial people in life and look for "real people." I realize that there is always something more to learn and to know. It is a life's pursuit."
Strengths: "I'm very determined. Whatever I set my mind to doing, I do it. If an
obstacle comes up that gets in my way, I figure out a way around it. I always look for
solutions not excuses. I'm very positive and can see the positive in any situation."
Weaknesses: "I can be stubborn, distracted at times and a picky eater."
What I see in myself that others may not see: My ability to accomplish whatever I set my mind to. I believe some people see me as a California surfer but actually I'm not from California and I don't surf very well. I've lived around the would and considr myself a
world citizen. What people see and who I am are very different.
I've been known to ... "talk to myself in silly voices when I get bored."
Interests: "I love doing active things, mountain biking, hiking, camping, scuba diving, soccer. I love reading: Joseph Campbell, Sanford Meisner, Robert A. Johnson just to name a few current favorites. I love going to the movies. I love to write about things that inspire me. A lot of times they are stories from my life; every now and then I'll get inspired to write a poem. I love learning, especially about people in different cultures. Carpe diem!"
Turn Ons: "Doers, worldly experience, ambitions, challenges, adventure, travel, tan lines on ladies, a sexy dress or piece of clothing, seductive dancing, penetrating eyes."
Turn Offs: "Excuses, the word can't, a weak mind and high drama on a daily basis."
Special Talents: "A flip-throw-in (soccer). That's when you do a handspring with a soccer ball. It makes the throw-in like a kick. I played soccer since I was five and continued all through high school and college. I was privilidged to play in South America, Scotland and in Australia."
And the winner is ... "Most Congenial and Class Clown in my senior year of high school. Who's Who."
Charitable Involvement: "I was the Special Olympic's soccer coordinator while I was in college for two years."
Travels: "I lived in Santa Cruz, Bolivia; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Stirling, Scotland and Melbourne, Australia. I traveled to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Tasmania, Australia; Paris, France; Amsterdam, Netherlands; Manila, Philippines; Costa Rica."
Staying Healthy: "Mountain biking, cross-country, running, soccer, hiking, mountain climbing, gym, acting classes, reading."
What touches my soul: "A pure and simple moment between two people where
all masks and defenses are put away and you have two people making a true connection from a deep and meaningful place. In the spiritual realm I find my innate essence to be love. By this, I mean the love of life and all the many facets and forms in which it can be defined. In order to appreciate the infinite forms that a “love of life” can manifest itself as, one must have a passion for growth. This growth can be expressed in any number of forms. Growth means a life’s pursuit of a higher understanding of all things. The higher you go the more connected everything becomes. This does not imply that one must constantly be studying and earning degrees. However, it does imply that one must learn to be present and live in the moment and then be able to apply the experience of the current moment to the past. This results in learning and finally … wisdom."
... on WOMEN
On Relationships: "At some point, I would like to be in a deep, meaningful
relationship, one where you trust, understand and learn from one another. One that includes companionship, love, a closeness, the sharing of each other's lives, both the ups and downs, the successes and the tears. Relationships are a chance to really get to know one another on the deepest of levels. I enjoy spending several years with one person … to share and grow with each other, to learn from and teach one another. In one sense it would be kind of like having a twin again, a complete equal, somebody whom you're really close, open and honest with. Someone who knows who you are, where there are no walls, there are no masks, just who you are. Someone who shares everything and who you can talk to about anything to the point where you develop your own language. It's a very tight bond where there's very little secrets. It's very open without jealousy or destructive forces, where you allow each other to be human and support each other without putting any limits on it. When a relationship gets to the point where you take one another for granted, you have lost. I see a lot of people who stay in dysfunctional relationships because it has become convenient and they are too scared to go out into the world and follow their dreams … what a tragedy! The age-old adage has never been truer “you get what you settle for!” You should never settle … especially for less than your dreams! The trick then becomes finding a person with whom you can share each other’s dreams. Easier said than done."
Attention Getters: "By having a beautiful smile in her eyes."
Ideal Woman: "The ideal lady for me is intelligent yet goofy with a great sense of
humor. She would probably be a sexy Tomboy as she would be very athletic and love to be active. She would have an insatiable thirst for growth in life and the experiences it has to offer throughout the world. She would have her own aspirations in life and currently be trying to obtain them. She would look for a partner whom she could share her life with, but not define her. She would have found happiness within herself that she can share with others. She would be an excellent communicator and have a “way with people”. She would be a kind soul even to strangers without being naïve. She would be a “people person” and have a group of friends that could possibly mix with my group of friends. She would enjoy the “spur of the moment” as well as a planned event. She would find a certain spiritual connection with nature and cherish the “Great outdoors”. She would have a very strong, seductive sex drive and would not be afraid to seize her passions. Above all, she would have a positive energy that permeates her being."
Top Relationship Keys: "Open and honest communication even if it may initially hurt. Giving each other space so you don't smother each other. Loving and supporting one another. Having comparable sex drives."
Unforgettable Women: "A healthy mind and body will radiate unforgettable energy!"
A woman who is in a relationship with me can expect ... "lots of laughs, new
experiences, adventure, watching DVDs on the couch together and a high sex drive.
What I expect: "Honesty, communication with an open mind and a sense of adventure that will lead us to who knows where."
When I'm in love, I ... "run around naked singing the National Anthem. Seriously, when I'm in love, I think about her constantly and when I'm with her time gets lost in whatever we do."
Greatest Relationship Lesson: "If you want to have a chance in making a relationship last, you must communicate honestly which means you must be able to know yourself and be truthful with yourself so that you may do so with someone else."
Ideal Date: "Dinner for two at a table strategically placed in ankle-deep ocean
water as the crystal blue waves gently roll by and the sun sets into the ocean. For dessert, we would walk down the beach, stopping to make a fire where we would sit and drink wine and talk until the wee hours of the morning. We would then perhaps pass out in each other’s arms only to wake each other with a passionate kiss for the sunrise."
I can't resist a woman who ... "has an accent and knows how sexy it is."
How I show I care: "I tell her that I love her when I feel it not just because she has said it .... when I use those words I feel it!. I really listen when she's talking. I look in her eyes and hear what she has to say. I really get into what she's saying, get behind it, see where's she's coming from, what's she's feeling and try to understand her. I like to give thoughtful surprises for no particular reason."
A woman has made me melt when she ... "bought me flowers. There was no occasion, that's why it melted me. I actually love flowers but most ladies don't buy guys flowers."
I feel my sexiest ... "after I work out and I am covered in sweat and my cheeks have that healthy glow of `I just gave 110%.'"
Most Important Quality: A positive energy. Someone who has a positive take on life, who could find the good in anything.
What puts me in the mood: "A passionate kiss."
The sexiest thing a woman has ever done for me: "Wrote a poem from her heart which was inspired by her feeling toward me."
Besides the bedroom, favorite place to have sex: "Outdoors."
What makes sex good: "Passion, spontaneity, love, trust ... and of course a special lady to share this with! Ha!"
I wish women understood ... "that a healthy relationship means not smothering each other."
... on HIS FAVORITE THINGS
Movie: "It's impossible to choose just one favorite movie."
TV Show: "Simpsons."
Book: "Zen and the art of archery."
Music: "Current favorites ... Dave Matthews, U2, Propellerheads, Tool, Rage, Crystal Method."
Food: "Alaskan king crab."
on ... LIFE
Making My Mark: "By being an actor who entertains with humorous and thought provoking projects. A while back, I worked with young girls who were taken away from their parents by the court for different types of abuse. These girls had endured a lot of pain already in their lives and they were still so young. I always tried to teach them that a positive attitude costs the same as a negative attitude and that you could have fun no matter where you are and what circumstances you're under. One thing that I remember that really touched my heart was when one of the girls left she pulled me aside and said, `I just want you to know that you taught me that I could be positive and have as much fun in any circumstance and that nobody could take that away from me, it's all in my head.' To me, that was the ultimate right there. I taught somebody what I truly believed in and what had worked for me in my life. I love making people laugh and helping people realize that they can find the humor in any situation. Humor can be such a healing, positive force."
Responsibility to Society: "Add to the peace of this world and help minimize the hate and whenever possible help people to laugh along the way."
Valuable Life Lesson: "You are put in situations to learn the lessons that you need to learn. If you don't learn them you will continue to be put in situations in which the same lesson is presented."
What I try to get out of life every day: "Joy, understanding and one step closer to my goals, whatever they may be at the time. Learn something, better myself."
I must ... "do a vampire movie, a western movie, a medieval movie. Horseback ride through the pyramids. Buy and learn to fly a helicopter."
Best advice I've received: "From my mother when she told me to enjoy the simple moment and not set up your life that you will be happy when ..."
Best advice given to a woman: "Don't compromise your dreams, follow them! Chase them if you have to!"
I would change places for 24 hours with ... "Ridley Scott's 1st assistant director."
I would most like to hang out with ... "Edward Norton. I really respect him as a talented actor and I think I could learn a lot from him. He's a very smart and determined guy."
more ... ON CHAD
Nicknames: "Fabo, Train, Chadly, Golden Toes, just to name a few."
Tattoos/piercings: "I pierced my own ears once but turned out to just be a phase
for me."
Wheels: "Hot Wheels made by Milton Bradley."
Pets: "You have got to be a dog lover! I love dogs!! I do not have one currently as I am not around enough to give the dog the amount of love and attention that it needs. I do look forward to having one when I can create the right environment."
A character in a novel or film that best describes me: "Lestat … he was
mischievous, adventurous and appreciated all the forms that beauty may take but in the end … he had morals. He did have a sense of right and wrong for himself and what he believed in."
Items always in my refrigerator: "Juice, milk and water."
Hottest Possession: "Memories of my childhood dog, Socks."
Me, a deserted island and ... "just the two of us ... Oh ... that's nice! ... where we can do whatever we want! ... and a couple hundred people on the camera crew as we shoot Blue Lagoon III - The Return to Innocence!"
Secret Fantasy: "You will have to get to know me first ..."
What makes me a great catch: "I don't know how you can answer this question without sounding conceited. There's a lot of depth to me. I have a big heart and I treat women like equals. I've been told ... that I'm a remarkable person and that there's no one else out there like me. I've also been told that I'm a beautiful person on the inside as well on the outside and that I'm a die-hard romantic. I don't personally consider myself a die-hard romantic. To me a die-hard romantic is a guy who sits under somebody's window and recites Shakespeare sonnets of love to some lady whereas the things that I come up with are more fun and exciting. With my last girlfriend, for her birthday, I blindfolded
her and drove her out to the beach where I had some friends set up a table on a cliff as the sun was just setting. One of our friends recited poetry, another guy wrote us a song and sang it on the guitar while another cooked us dinner."
Me in a word: "Playful."
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