Portland is utopia. My favorite thing would be it's earnestness. I am earnest, too.

I am huge fan of Australian comedy. 'Strictly Ballroom' is one of my favorite movies. Definitely the British Commonwealth's sensibility is where I draw a lot of my influences.

I am the farthest thing from a computer genius.

Portland is a place where everyone closes their eyes and crosses their fingers and hopes for a better community. They keep it small and local, and usually they think if they just make great coffee, it's the best thing for the neighborhood.

I am a humble but very earnest seeker after truth.

I am in earnest - I will not equivocate - I will not excuse - I will not retreat a single inch - and I will be heard!