Interview

• What should others absolutely know about you?
  Leo (sun), Scorpio (moon), Pisces (rising) - L O L
• What do you enjoy most about yourself?
  I enjoy my playful sense of humor, free spirited nature and open-mindedness.
• Name 5 things that you can’t live without.
  I can live without.
• If you have to pick one thing that everyone else should absolutely know about you, what would it be?
  I grew up on a farm in rural Wyoming. But have since lived and worked across the world: Boston, London, Amsterdam, New York City, Egypt, Japan, Mexico City, and now back to Denver.
• What are your hobbies? What do you like to do in your spare time?
  In my spare time I like to watch films, see visual art and dance, cook and be in nature.
• How do you go that ‘extra mile' in your life?
  Going the extra mile for me is about being kind and generous to all people.
• What do you do for fun?
  The most fun thing, imo, is to laugh. I love to laugh and really enjoy when someone gets my sense of humor and can push my buttons. More literally I find fun in a variety of things: directing film, watching film, music, dance, kissing, sex, BDSM, language, food, travel, meeting people, night swimming, spend time in nature; and so much more.
• Tell us what you consider to be your greatest life experience.
  Joy. The feeling of Joy is the best experience any of us can have, or hope to have. Love taught me that and also showed me the vast realm that joy encompasses in our lives, though we may perceive and desire joy in different ways each of us inherently pursues it in all that we do.
• What makes you stand out from the crowd?
  Most people I know are just as ambitious, sexy and open as I am. In the end we're all versions of eachother, no? When you meet me maybe you can tell me what separates me from the pack?
• What are your greatest personal traits?
  Optimism and compassion are probably my greatest attributes. I'm a great listener for those who need a non-judgmental ear, a shoulder to lean on or a friend to laugh with.
• What is your ‘niche’?
  Film is my niche. As a director interested in the human condition I'm fascinated by how illuminating film can be when we use it to tell our stories and attempt to understand the complex nature of our being or understanding of being. I don't consider myself a "film buff" but I do love film and am always ready to watch or discuss the topic of cinema.
• How often do you travel? Do you prefer to travel or you are more of a homebody?
  Travel is very important to me; I travel often and have been lucky to see/live in a bit of the world: Africa, Europe, United Kingdom, Japan, Mexico, Canada and the United States. I'm an excellent choice travel companion.
• What kind of diet and fitness regiment do you follow?
  When it comes to diet and fitness I am very regimented (five days a week in the gym with planned meals). For me the practice of maintaining a healthy and active life is a spiritual pursuit that permeates all the facets of a balanced life. The gym has become a place of discipline and meditation for me; a space to focus, plan and manifest. The same can be said for my love of cooking, especially with others. I enjoy cooking and eating healthy and maintain a personal dietary routine. Still, "cheat meals" are my favorite, lol. Outside the control of my gym routine I enjoy hiking and swimming.
• What’s your lifestyle? What makes you who you are?
  I live freely and openly. The people in my life who I am most close with would say something along the lines of, "Damien's loving and joyful spirit uplifts and inspires those who come in contact with him." It's not my goal to uplift or inspire people but I do live my life in an open joyful manner and encourage others to do the same.
• What would you like your followers to know about you that is unique and even a bit personal?
  It's problematic to assume that any of us are unique, but I would say that my compassion and optimism make me a light hearted and loving person who cultivates such traits in the intimacies I share with friends and lovers alike.