WHAT ARE YOUR NICKNAMES? WHAT DO YOU PREFER TO BE CALLED?
DMS, Dyl-dog, Marc, Mr. Shane…Until I'm married, call me Dylan!
   DO YOU HAVE A CATCHPHRASE?
have faith and love, with no regrets
WHAT’S A PIECE OF ADVICE THAT YOU WISH EVERYONE WOULD TAKE TO HEART?
Be less self-loathing, and challenge injustice.
WHAT THREE EVENTS MADE THE BIGGEST IMPACT ON WHO YOU ARE TODAY?
Being raised by my parents, moving to New York City, and growing up with Keith.
DO YOU HOLD ANY CONVICTIONS THAT YOU WOULD BE WILLING TO DIE FOR?
The sins of my younger siblings.
WHAT DO YOU WANT PEOPLE TO FEEL WHEN THEY’RE AROUND YOU?
Safe.
WHO IS THE MOST INTELLIGENT PERSON YOU KNOW?
My best friend, Meir.
WHO ARE SOME PEOPLE YOU ONLY MET ONCE BUT THEY LEFT A BIG IMPRESSION ON YOU?
The gold hearts really stand out for me since they are people I don’t spend much time with but really are leaders in their communities and inspirational to me. I think a lot about my friend Zach.
WHAT IS YOUR STRONGEST SENSE? IF YOU HAD TO GIVE ONE UP, WHICH WOULD IT BE?
I think empathy is something I have always had. I don’t mean that in a mushy kind of way. Sometimes it feels like a curse. I can always sense what others are feeling.
P.S. I just realized this question was probably referring to the five main senses. My hearing is pretty strong. Sounds are always loud to me. When I previously lived on one side of a brick wall, I could always hear clearly through it what was happening on the other side. I’d give up taste, then maybe I wouldn’t eat so much.
WHAT IS THE STRANGEST THING YOU BELIEVED AS A CHILD?
I was convinced that Jedi mind tricks were real. But as an adult, I’m not convinced they’re not.
HOW DIFFICULT IS IT FOR YOU TO FORGIVE SOMEONE WHO REFUSES TO APOLOGIZE?
It can be a bit challenging, but I do it all the time, almost to a fault. Just don’t fool me twice.
WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER UNFORGIVABLE?
Lying. Don’t ever lie to me. When I ask a question, if you know the answer, don’t lie about it.  
LIST TWO PET PEEVES.
Waiting in lines. Lemon seeds.
IF YOU HAD TO DESCRIBE YOURSELF AS AN ANIMAL, WHICH ONE WOULD IT BE?
One that has the mind of an eagle, the heart of a lion, and the strength of a bear.
DOES YOUR FAMILY HAVE A “MOTTO” – SPOKEN OR UNSPOKEN?
Be kind and good.
IF YOU HAD A WARNING LABEL, WHAT WOULD YOURS SAY?
Bold, yet cunning.
IS THERE ANYTHING YOU WISHED WOULD COME BACK INTO FASHION?
Activities over Internet.
DO YOU PREFER THAT PEOPLE SHOOT STRAIGHT WITH YOU OR TEMPER THEIR WORDS?
Always shoot straight. Life is WAY too short to temper words.
TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU TRUST PEOPLE?
I trust everyone. I just don't trust the devil inside them.
IF YOU COULD RESTORE ONE BROKEN RELATIONSHIP, WHICH WOULD IT BE?
I miss Katherine. She was a good friend to me and others. I should have put more effort into our friendship.
DO YOU LIKE OR DISLIKE SURPRISES?
No one has been able to surprise me. I am very curious so I usually find out about things before they happen.
WHAT IS ONE GUILTY PLEASURE YOU ENJOY TOO MUCH TO GIVE UP?
I like bubble tea a lot; way too much actually.
WHO PERFORMS THE MOST RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS OUT OF EVERYONE YOU KNOW?
Great question. I really had to think about this for a while. I am certain it is my brother Dan.
WHERE DO YOU GET NEWS FROM?
Everywhere. There's over two dozen sources that I regularly see.
WHAT’S ONE THING YOU’D RATHER PAY SOMEONE TO DO THAN DO YOURSELF?
Just about anything short of coming up with ideas.
DO YOU HAVE A WHOLE LOT OF ACQUAINTANCES OR JUST A FEW VERY CLOSE FRIENDS?
I have many acquaintances and a good amount of very close friends. My close friends mean the most to me and when it comes down to it, I would prefer to spend time when them.
HOW HAS YOUR BIRTH ORDER/CHARACTERISTICS OF SIBLINGS AFFECTED YOU?
Growing up an only child, I did not have to share my parents. As an adult with siblings, I’d say I look up to the older one who is my role model. I am extremely protective of the younger ones; they are our future.
HOW DIFFICULT IS IT FOR YOU TO BE HONEST, EVEN WHEN YOUR WORDS MAY BE HURTFUL OR UNPOPULAR?
Honesty is the best policy. Words are often unpopular. Although, sometimes it can be beneficial to choose words carefully.
WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU: STATUS, POWER, OR MONEY?
How about character, loyalty, and grace?
ARE YOU HIGH MAINTENANCE?
Perhaps I can be. It depends who you ask. All sorts of people have encountered me in various situations. At times, I am the most. At other times, I am the most flexible.
AT A PARTY, DO YOU MAKE YOUR PRESENCE KNOWN, LOOK FOR SOMEONE YOU KNOW, OR SNEAK IN QUIETLY?
When I arrive, I search for the host. After that, anything can happen!
DO YOU SAVE OLD GREETING CARDS?
I am very sentimental so I do save them. Handwritten notes are rare so when I get them, I am thrilled to add them to the collection. They are some of my most prized possessions.
IS YOUR GLASS HALF FULL OR HALF EMPTY?
Orange juice or Scottish whiskey?
WHAT’S SOMETHING EVERYONE SHOULD EXPERIENCE AT LEAST ONCE IN THEIR LIFE?
Dylan Marcus. But really, I would love that!
HAVE YOU EVER SAVED SOMEONE’S LIFE?
Maybe. And if I have, I am relieved.
WHAT’S THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE DONE IN YOUR LIFE?
Telling someone I love them.