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Coverboy: Jacques

Mr. Independent

What’s your biggest turn-off?
Someone who doesn’t have style.

What’s something you’ve always wanted to do but haven’t yet tried?
Bungee jumping. It seems scary, but it would probably be fun.

What’s something you’ve tried that you never want to do again?
When I was living on campus, every semester I would have to move into a new dorm. That’s something I would never do again: force my self to move, move, move.

Boxers, briefs or other?
Boxer-briefs.

Who’s your favorite musical artist?
At the moment, Nicki Minaj.

What’s your favorite website?
XTube. I go on there a lot.

What’s the most unusual place you’ve had sex?
In the shower.

What position do you play in the big baseball game of life?
Pitcher.

What’s your favorite retail store?
Thrift stores.

What’s the most you’ll spend on a haircut?
$25.

What about on shoes?
$200.

What’s your favorite food to splurge with?
Seafood.

What’s your favorite season?
Winter, because you can wear more clothes, there’s more things to accessorize.

What kind of animal would you be?
Snake, being that they’re quick and eat a lot. I love to eat.

What kind of plant would you be?
A palm tree.

What kind of car would you be?
The newest Charger. I love that car.

What are you most grateful for?
A lot of people in my family have died of health problems, or currently have them, so I’m grateful for my health.

What’s something you want more of?
Education. I want to finish my bachelor’s and go to graduate school.

State your life philosophy in 10 words or less.
If you want something, go get it.

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