Photography by Jim Cox Community Involvement: The Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival is a 365/24/7 community project

Location
Miami

Occupation
Dir. of Festival Operations, MGLFF

Age
35

Height
5’10”

Weight
180 lbs

Hair
Brown

Eyes
Hazel

Jaie’s Favorites

Gym:
Crunch

Bar:
Pawn Shop

Restaurant:
Oliver’s

Retailer:
Base

Place to Hang:
CAFÉ CAFÉ

G: What are you most proud of in the Gay community?
jl: The amazing art we can produce.

G: Least Proud?
jl: Ghettoization mentality.

G: What do you think it means to be Gay and Proud?
jl: To be yourself without fear or second-guessing your natural instincts.

G: What do you like best about living in your city?
jl: The Latin influence and the tropical flavors.

G: What’s the last book you read?
jl: Magical Thinking by Augusten Burroughs.

G: What’s your favorite vacation spot?
jl: Wherever my best friends are hanging out.

G: Biggest challenge facing gay men today?
jl: The crystal meth problem: It’s truly scary to watch so many gay men ruining themselves. It’s so nihilistic.

G: What are you afraid of?
jl: Running out of time.

G: Why do you love your work?
jl: The joy of the response from the audience.

G: What’s on your IPod now?
jl: I have got to get one of those things.

G: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
jl: Wherever I am in 5 years, I am sure it will be fabulous.

G: Celeb you’d like to split a six-pack with?
jl: Johnny Depp.

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