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JUSTIN HARRIS
26
AMBASSADOR, CARTIER
Hometown: Sylvania, Ala.
Hobbies: I love to play volleyball and go to the gym—I’m training for a half marathon right now. I love to socialize, and if there’s good music, I’ll probably be there.
On his bucket list: I just checked skydiving off my list. Other than that, I must visit at least six of the seven continents (except Antarctica).
Most played songs on his iTunes: I’m an old soul. I love Frank Sinatra and Michael Bublé, especially Feeling Good.
Desire to settle down: 7.5 out of 10
Biggest turn offs: Talking with a mouth full of food, being too loud, texting during a date
Perfect first date: Something like a food- and wine-flight dinner, tapas style, with lots of good conversation
Does age matter? No. Personality is more important.
He can’t live without: Iced passion tea from Starbucks
His ideal match is: Social, energetic, adventurous … and relatively attractive
You’ll know he’s interested when: It definitely won’t be a kiss on the first date, but I will follow up for a second date.
ROCKY PATEL
50
CEO AND PRESIDENT, ROCKY PATEL PREMIUM CIGARS
Hometown: Green Bay, Wisc.
His ideal match is: Bright, funny, sophisticated yet simple
Favorite vacation spots: One enjoyed with family and friends, but particularly Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania, or Nagin Lake, Kashmir, India
Celebrity crush: Charlize Theron
Desire to settle down: 9 out of 10
Most valuable thing he’s learned: Enjoy life to the fullest, and treat every day like it’s Christmas or New Year’s.
Hobbies: Cooking, golf … basically all sports
Key to a successful relationship: Love, commitment, trust and communication
On his bucket list: Fall in love
He also speaks: Spanish, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi and a little German
Perfect first date: A great concert or Broadway show—hopefully Rock of Ages—followed by dinner
Most played songs on his iTunes: Depends on my mood, but I love Springsteen, U2, Coldplay, Kings of Leon …
Personal motto: Don’t ever give up.
Biggest turn off: Rudeness
Call or text? Call. Texting takes forever.
A girl will know he’s interested when: I pay attention.
Guilty pleasure: Cigars
Dating rule he wishes more women followed: Leave the baggage at home.
BRIAN ROLAND
32
EXECUTIVE CHEF, M WATERFRONT GRILLE
Hometown: South Brunswick, N.J.
Celebrity crush: Jennifer Aniston
Three words to describe himself: Passionate, driven, patient
Perfect first date: I pick her up and we go to dinner. Afterwards we go somewhere we can chat for a while, and we finish the night with one soft kiss good night, leaving us both wanting more.
Must love cats: I’ve had a cat named Maisie for 10 years. I adore her.
Desire to settle down: 10 out of 10. If I meet a woman who knocks my socks off, I’m 100 percent ready.
Does age matter? No, as long as she is mature
You’ll know he’s interested when: It’s hard for me to hide it. I get that look on my face, give that little smile and can’t stop looking her way.
Dating deal breakers: Constant talk about partying, jealousy
Do you Facebook a girl before going out with her? Yes. It’s an easy way to get a sneak peek into the real side of her, and I would expect her to do the same.
WAYNE WILKINSON
65
PILOT (RETIRED)
Hometown: Fitchburg, Mass.
Last book he read: Sick Puppy by Carl Hiaasen
Favorite vacation spots: If I’m skiing, Switzerland. If I’m diving, Honduras. If I’m going on a safari, Kenya.
Desire to settle down: 2 out of 10
Hobbies: Traveling, boating, woodworking, golf, fishing, guitar …
Perfect first date: Getting in my airplane and flying to Key West
Hottest thing a woman can wear: A peasant top and jeans
Biggest turn offs: A woman who tries to get into clothes that don’t fit her or wears too much makeup. I like a natural look.
Personal motto: If you want something badly enough, you won’t be afraid to do it.
Favorite hangouts: The Parrot or Pelican Larry’s on Pine Ridge Road
You’ll know he’s interested when: There’s a lot more eye contact, and my line of questioning is more personal.
His ideal match is: Good looking, super fit and not looking to be taken care of
Dating deal breakers: Smoking, talking about past relationships
Biggest vice: My lack of patience
Most played song on his iTunes: Knee Deep by Zac Brown Band
THOMAS PEAR
47
MASS COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSOR, SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COLLEGE
Hometown: Fort Myers, Fla.
Celebrity lookalike: People stop me on the street all the time to say I look like the dentist from The Hangover, [Ed Helms].
Furry friend: Tikki, a stray cat I adopted
Favorite hangout: The Cottage on Fort Myers Beach
Desire to settle down: 7 out of 10
Hobbies: Triathlons—swimming, biking and running. I run 10-milers with a group called Speedsters on Sunday mornings.
On his bucket list: Complete an Ironman long-distance triathlon and get a Ph.D. in mass communications
Key to a successful relationship: When both parties give 100 percent. I don’t think it’s 50/50.
Personal motto: [Poet] D.H. Lawrence wrote, “I never saw a wild thing feel sorry for itself. A small bird will drop frozen dead from a bough without ever having felt sorry for itself.” It’s great to remember when you’re running a race and just want to quit.
His ideal match is: Unpretentious, ambitious and self-respecting
Hottest thing a woman can wear: One of my dress shirts
Biggest vice: A couple glasses of red wine
NICK SMITH
37
FITNESS AND WEIGHT-LOSS COACH
Hometown: Naples, Fla.
Favorite vacation spot: Jamaica (where his family is from) or Miami
Last book he read: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Favorite local hangout: Tommy Bahama’s
Celebrity crush: Kim Kardashian
Three words to describe himself: Positive, energetic, motivated
First things he notices: Legs and butt
His ideal match is: Attractive, fun and confident
Desire to settle down: 9 out of 10
In his free time: I spend a lot of time walking or running the beach and collecting shells.
Ideal first date: Coffee at Starbucks
Most played song on his iTunes: How to Love by Lil Wayne
Most valuable thing he’s learned: To always have integrity, self love and self respect
Hottest thing a woman can wear: True Religion jeans
Personal motto: Whatever the mind conceives and believes, it can achieve.
He can’t live without: Working out
Biggest turn off: Snobbery
Call or text? Call. I prefer hearing your voice.
Guilty pleasure: Cheesecake
Dating deal breakers: There aren’t any. I’m pretty laid back.
MATT HOLTAN
27
DENTIST
Hometown: Rockford, Ill.
Three words to describe himself: Witty, adventurous, ambitious
He’ll first notice: Her smile
Favorite hangout: The Neptune’s Lounge
Desire to settle down: 10 out of 10. I want kids in the next five years.
Most played song on his iTunes: Alejandro by Lady Gaga
People might be surprised to know: I like to dance.
Biggest turn off: Insecurity
Celebrity crush: Anne Hathaway
Dating rule he wishes more women followed: Don’t assume a relationship is progressing faster than it really is.
Dating deal breaker: Finding out who she voted for in the last election
Last book he read: Known and Unknown, Donald Rumsfeld’s memoir
Celebrity lookalike: Bradley Cooper
Hobbies: Golfing, flying [hint: he’s a pilot] and cycling
Key to a successful relationship: You’ve got to be able to have fun together.
On his bucket list: Having the freedom to do whatever I want when I want to do it
He can’t live without: My Macbook and iPhone
Do you Facebook a girl before going out with her? Absolutely—her and her friends
Biggest vice: The occasional cigar at Burn
BILL ESHBAUGH
47
PLASTIC SURGEON
Hometown: Fort Myers, Fla.
Last book he read: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Favorite vacation spots: I like tropical islands where I can totally disconnect, or big cities like London or Amsterdam where I can immerse myself in a culture.
People might be surprised to know: I’m a closet conspiracy theorist. I love reading about and discussing them.
Hobbies: Alligator wrestling, nude skydiving—I’ve always wanted to say those in this type of setting.
Desire to settle down: 9 out of 10
Favorite hangout: Vanderbilt Beach
Most valuable thing he’s learned: It’s important to be able to laugh at yourself and not take things too seriously.
Perfect first date: Any activity that allows you to get to know each other without competing with a noisy environment
You’ll know he’s interested when: She starts finding little surprises, like messages or gifts.
In five years: I’d like to be in a long-term relationship, hopefully with children.
Biggest vice: Shopping sprees in New York or Los Angeles. I used to go three or four times a year and buy these wild, high-fashion shoes you couldn’t find anywhere else.
