via 71.West: When East Simply Won't Do:

What turns you on?
What turns you out?
What's your favorite secret thing?
What gives you peace?
How are you powerful?
What are you willing to give away?

These things are transparent to the people around us. But, we're often blind to that which is most obvious to others. Can you see yourself?

And you know I'm gonna answer 'em.

What turns you on?
Intelligence and eloquence. Confidence. Guys that are doing something positive with their lives, but not expecting you to do two snaps and a back flip over it because others aren't. I like humility. I like silent power. And I like guys that are friendly.

What turns you out?
Hahaha…does that mean in the bedroom? Or just the stuff that blows my mind in a positive way? I'll do a little from both columns. I'm into some light bondage and S&M and definitely more into being dominant than submissive. Uniforms are a plus. Nothing too kinky, mind you, but dirty talk is a huge plus.

OK…let's bring it back to a G-rated territory: I really love dudes that do their own thing. They're bold, but not flamboyant. They're outspoken, but not loud and bitchy. They're confident, but not cocky and arrogant. Someone that's open and friendly, but not desperate. It's a fine line to walk, and most stray towards the extreme, you know? That whole "gay and faaaaabulous" stereotype is played the fuck out. It's 2007; man up!

What's your favorite secret thing?
My favorite secret thing? I like to be in control. I guess that's not really a secret, though. I know when to relinquish that control, and I know when to reel it back in. I also like to be elusive and a little mysterious. I think it's good to always keep 'em discovering and wanting to know more. I've had that issue with putting it all out there before. Granted, Karsh is who I am, but it's not all of who I am.

What gives you peace?
Not having any distractions. We live in a time where there are a lot of different things vying for our attention that it's important to take time and unplug from all of that — the technology, from work, from school — and just relax in solitude. Oh, not to mention those five minutes right before falling asleep. A little bit of heaven.

How are you powerful?
I'm doing my own thing, I'm supporting myself, I'm true to myself, and what I say matters. I'm powerful because I'm here.

What are you willing to give away?
My knowledge and experience, if only so others could learn from it. Damn, that sounds vain.

Umm…what I meant to say was…actually, I'm sticking with the above statement. 'Nuff said.