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since: 10-26-07, id: 1406962, Profile Updated: 03-30-11
country: USA
Author has written 57 stories for Hairspray, iCarly, Sound of Music, Glee, and Easy A.

(formerly Deathrace4000; also formerly known as MidnightCowboy; however, if you knew me well before I changed my name, I will still allow you to call me Deathrace or MC!)

Hi!

My profile is always under construction; if there's something that I want to add, I'll add it. It's sort of like a place to share with others things that I find awesome.

My dream in life is to become the next Neil Simon; if I could do that, I would be a happy guy!

Favorites:

Authors: Stephen King, Donald E. Westlake, Dave Barry, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Ira Levin, O. Henry, Jack London, Raymond Carver, Louis L'amour, Edward Abbey, Neil Simon (I have wide-ranging tastes)

Music: Beach Boys, Beatles, Michael Buble (sans little mark above the e), Rolling Stones, John Mellencamp, anything written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David

Movies: Sunset Blvd., Hud, Jaws, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Hairspray, Rocky, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Misery, The Sound of Music, Man of La Mancha, The Odd Couple, Pillow Talk

As may or may not be obvious, I've done some heavy housecleaning. Everything that had no hope of ever being finished has been deleted. I have two big projects that I'm going to be working on, and I can now devote all my attentions to those now without feeling too guilty.

In my stories, my characters live in a kind of dreamworld, a world of dance halls perched over the beach, classic TV shows all night, the exact song you want to hear always on the radio, and so on. My stories may be a little anachronistic, but I don't really care all that much.

I just changed my avatar for the first time in a long, long, long time; it's from the Burt Lancaster movie The Swimmer, which is AMAZING and it really makes you think.

Here's the trailer for The Swimmer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIegoQAayFs

I love theater and Broadway, so here's a list of shows I need to see on Broadway before I die:

Hairspray (of course)

Man of La Mancha

Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean

Promises, Promises (I'm aware this is on revival on Broadway right now; I so badly wish I could go!)

Any play by David Mamet

Sweet Charity

I Ought to be in Pictures

The Odd Couple

Barefoot in the Park

The Producers

Mister Roberts

The Sound of Music

Most of the above are musicals; I love that happy feeling a musical always gives you, and nothing is like seeing one live, on a night on the town!

My response to the question: "What is your perfect date?"

A nice dinner at a fancy resturant, a Broadway show (preferably a musical), and a walk through the park. If that sounds good to you, call me (I'm a guy, btw :)

PLEASE READ WHAT'S UNDER THIS!!

I am the girl kicked out of her home because I confided in my mother that I am a lesbian.
I am the prostitute working the streets because nobody will hire a transsexual woman.
I am the sister who holds her gay brother tight through the painful, tear-filled nights.
We are the parents who buried our daughter long before her time.
I am the man who died alone in the hospital because they would not let my partner of twenty-seven years into the room.
I am the foster child who wakes up with nightmares of being taken away from the two fathers who are the only loving family I have ever had. I wish they could adopt me.
I am one of the lucky ones, I guess. I survived the attack that left me in a coma for three weeks, and in another year I will probably be able to walk again.
I am not one of the lucky ones. I killed myself just weeks before graduating high school. It was simply too much to bear.
We are the couple who had the realtor hang up on us when she found out we wanted to rent a one-bedroom for two men.
I am the person who never knows which bathroom I should use if I want to avoid getting the management called on me.
I am the mother who is not allowed to even visit the children I bore, nursed, and raised. The court says I am an unfit mother because I now live with another woman.
I am the domestic-violence survivor who found the support system grow suddenly cold and distant when they found out my abusive partner is also a woman.
I am the domestic-violence survivor who has no support system to turn to because I am male.
I am the father who has never hugged his son because I grew up afraid to show affection to other men.
I am the home-economics teacher who always wanted to teach gym until someone told me that only lesbians do that.
I am the man who died when the paramedics stopped treating me as soon as they realized I was transsexual.
I am the person who feels guilty because I think I could be a much better person if I did not have to always deal with society hating me.
I am the man who stopped attending church, not because I don't believe, but because they closed their doors to my kind.
I am the person who has to hide what this world needs most, love.
I am the person who is afraid of telling his loving Christian parents he loves another male.

Re-post this if you believe homophobia is wrong. Please do your part to end it


1. What I Got From All This reviews
Olive on what she gained from her experience besides a prostie's wardrobe . Short drabble.
Easy A - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 588 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 4-16-11 - Olive P. - Complete
2. Behind the Notes reviews
A 20-song tribute to Glee! Multiple pairings, comedy, drama, fluff, seriousness, and of course, sweet, SWEET, s-w-e-e-t music!
Glee - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 809 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 3-30-11
3. Rising Stars, Falling Stars reviews
Two glee club has-beens come back to stir things up a bit. April Rhodes returns! Ships are undecided as of now, but we'll probably see some Klaine and April will probably hook up with somebody...
Glee - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,483 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 3-24-11
4. Triangle of Terror » reviews
Nothing is ever as simple as it seems, especially when murder comes into the equation.
Hairspray - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 1,413 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 2-13-11 - Published: 12-22-10
5. Smoke and Mirrors reviews
Link, on the run, comes into a world wilder than he could ever imagine.
Hairspray - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Suspense - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,928 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 1-21-11
6. The Redemption of Velma Von Tussle reviews
Velma's thoughts as she stands before her final curtain.
Hairspray - Rated: T - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 923 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 12-22-10 - Complete
7. I'll Always Be Around reviews
What happens after the great unknown?
Hairspray - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 649 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 12-10-10 - Complete
8. Black Widow reviews
Almost nobody's what they seem to be. And the ones that are, you really have to watch out for. Rated M for stong sexual content.
Hairspray - Rated: M - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 931 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 11-29-10
9. Make Me a Perfect Murder reviews
A murder strikes the Corny Collins Council. Will the culprit be caught before he strikes again? Terrible summary; don't let it be the basis for your deciding to read the story.
Hairspray - Rated: T - English - Crime/Mystery - Chapters: 1 - Words: 745 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 11-19-10
10. Running the Gauntlet » reviews
Liesl discovers that one really learns what love is after one gets one's heart broken.
Sound of Music - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 3,192 - Reviews: 6 - Updated: 11-5-10 - Published: 11-4-10
11. Manhunt reviews
Captain Von Trapp and Liesl go to play their parts in fighting the Nazis, only to have their past come face to face with them.
Sound of Music - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 688 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 11-3-10
12. What's it All About? reviews
Shelley receives a rude awakening at Amber's hand.
Hairspray - Rated: M - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 526 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 11-3-10 - Complete
13. The Essentials reviews
Really the second-ever Hairspray awards! Nominate and vote for your favorite stories and authors!
Hairspray - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 604 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 11-2-10
14. Old Friends reviews
Amber meets some of her husband's old friends, and isn't sure how to react to all of them. IQ/Tammy and a certain pairing I don't think I've ever seen done before... check it out inside!
Hairspray - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,279 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 11-1-10
15. The Stuff Dreams are Made Of reviews
Amber, living her dream life in a dream world with the girl of her dreams. How could things be any better? Amber/Shelley.
Hairspray - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 414 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 10-28-10 - Complete
16. Spinning Platters, Swirling Notes » reviews
A musical tribute to Hairspray. Multiple pairings.
Hairspray - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,125 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 10-6-10 - Published: 10-5-10
17. A Broken Man reviews
corny's free-wheeling life catches up with him.
Hairspray - Rated: T - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 373 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 9-16-10 - Complete
18. The Challenge » reviews
A 10-song tribute to Hairspray! In response to Insane's iPod challenge.
Hairspray - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 10 - Words: 9,988 - Reviews: 32 - Updated: 8-26-10 - Published: 6-25-08 - Complete
19. The Brokenhearted reviews
Just a little throwback to the old days. Amber/Shelley.
Hairspray - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 489 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 8-25-10 - Complete
20. The Birthday Party reviews
IQ discovers what older brothers are best at: embarrassing their younger brothers.
Hairspray - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 502 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 8-20-08 - Complete
21. The Zone reviews
Darla spends an evening watching TV with Mikey at his house. Darla-centric, Darla/Mikey!
Hairspray - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,016 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 7-4-08 - Complete
22. The Novel reviews
Amber tries her hand at writing a novel, only to find that it's not as easy as it looks. Amber/Shelley & IQ/Tammy!
Hairspray - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,155 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 7-4-08 - Complete
23. Dancing as Fast as I Can reviews
She knew that she loved her, loved all of her, but nobody else could, at least, not yet. Amber/Shelley!
Hairspray - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 983 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 6-10-08 - Complete
24. Shot Full of Love reviews
Sam and Freddie discover how the other truly feels about them. Seddie!
iCarly - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,272 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 6-2-08 - Complete
25. The Last Drive In reviews
Amber witnesses a key element of her teenage years being destroyed. Amber/Shelley mostly, with some Amber/Corny thrown in!
Hairspray - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,141 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 5-30-08 - Complete
26. The Park reviews
Sam and Freddie spend an evening together. Seddie!
iCarly - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 834 - Reviews: 18 - Published: 5-20-08 - Complete
27. The Game Show reviews
Amber, Shelley, Brad and IQ go on Family Feud to get some money.
Hairspray - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,573 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 4-25-08 - Complete
28. Breaking Away reviews
Amber knew there was something better out there for the two of them. Amber/Shelley!
Hairspray - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 369 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 4-18-08 - Complete
29. Tomorrow reviews
Although their love wasn't really accepted now, Amber knew that it would be someday. Amber/Corny!
Hairspray - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 559 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 4-14-08 - Complete
30. The Insanity reviews
Corny realizes just how insane the military really is.
Hairspray - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,394 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 4-11-08 - Complete
31. Yesterday Once More reviews
Even though Amber had made decisions she regretted, she knew that she always had her memories.
Hairspray - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 825 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 4-8-08 - Complete
32. Swaying to the Music reviews
Corny and Amber share a private midnight dance together. Drabble.
Hairspray - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 345 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 4-4-08 - Complete
33. Highway to Heaven reviews
Amber thought that there was no way to escape her dull, boring life in Baltimore, that is, until somebody came along and offered her the chance to escape it all. Amber/Corny!
Hairspray - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,593 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 3-31-08 - Complete
34. The Premiere reviews
Corny takes Amber to the premiere of a new William Castle horror movie.
Hairspray - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,181 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 3-28-08 - Complete
35. The Baby reviews
Corny and Amber have their first child. Corny/Amber.
Hairspray - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 848 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 3-27-08 - Complete
36. The Chair reviews
Amber takes a trip to the dentist's office to get a cavity filled.
Hairspray - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,061 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 3-27-08 - Complete
37. The March to the Sea reviews
Corny reflects on the many mistakes he's made over his life and how he should mend them. Short drabble.
Hairspray - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 569 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 3-24-08 - Complete
38. A Field of Honor reviews
IQ returns home from Vietnam, only to find that the homefront can be just as dangerous.
Hairspray - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,218 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 3-24-08 - Complete
39. The Song reviews
There was only one thing she could give Shelley, and this was it. Amber/Shelley.
Hairspray - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,084 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 3-21-08 - Complete
40. Cherish reviews
Corny is in love with Amber, but telling her so could have disastrous consequences for him. Corny/Amber.
Hairspray - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,348 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 3-21-08 - Complete
41. March of Time reviews
Time has a way of changing things, even things that seem unchangable. Bradcentric.
Hairspray - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,080 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 3-17-08 - Complete
42. Fly Me to the Moon reviews
Corny's whole life changes once he lets it all out. Corny/Amber.
Hairspray - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 506 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 3-7-08 - Complete
43. Memory reviews
Brad spends a quiet night remembering times long past and mistakes he'd made.
Hairspray - Rated: T - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 914 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 2-25-08 - Complete
44. Hooked on You reviews
Prudy is keeping Penny from Seaweed in every way she can. Will Penny ever see Seaweed again? This is for the Hairspray Challenge, by the way.
Hairspray - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 686 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 2-22-08 - Complete
45. Starting Over reviews
Amber deals with an event that shakes her life to its very roots.
Hairspray - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 977 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 2-21-08 - Complete
46. Summer Breeze reviews
Amber enjoys a warm summer night in the park.
Hairspray - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 577 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 2-11-08 - Complete
47. At The Canal reviews
Amber/Shelley. Amber and Shelley enjoy a secret night of passion out at the canal.
Hairspray - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,041 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 1-28-08 - Complete
48. Saturday Night reviews
Hairspray fic. Amber meets an old friend in a bar one night that helps her rejuvenate her life.
Hairspray - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,200 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 1-22-08 - Complete
49. The Trip » reviews
Hairspray fic. Corny and Amber leave on a trip to New York city that quickly becomes one nightmarish experience after another.
Hairspray - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 10,617 - Reviews: 14 - Updated: 12-17-07 - Published: 12-7-07 - Complete
50. Last Kiss reviews
Hairspray fic. Link and Amber experience something terrible while out on a date one night.
Hairspray - Rated: T - English - Tragedy/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,191 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 12-5-07 - Complete
51. The Weekend » reviews
Hairspray fic. Link deals with personal problems and discovers things about himself while spending the weekend with an old friend.
Hairspray - Rated: M - English - Drama - Chapters: 6 - Words: 7,614 - Reviews: 7 - Updated: 12-4-07 - Published: 11-19-07 - Complete
52. Christmas Eve reviews
Hairspray fic. CornyAmber. Amber and Corny are forced to spend Christmas Eve apart.
Hairspray - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 955 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 12-3-07 - Complete
53. Tougher than the Rest reviews
Hairspray fic. CornyAmber Corny and Amber realize that just because one's heart is broken doesn't mean it can't be mended again.
Hairspray - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,315 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 11-30-07 - Complete
54. Uptown Girl reviews
Hairspray fic. CornyAmber. Corny is in love with Amber, but is Corny the kind of guy Amber could ever love?
Hairspray - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 836 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 11-27-07 - Complete
55. The Journey reviews
Hairspray fic. Amber and Link begin a journey of discovery during one night in Baltimore.
Hairspray - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,152 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 11-14-07 - Complete
56. Turbulence » reviews
Hairspray fanfic CornyAmber Something is thrown into Corny's life that will affect every aspect of his life, especially his relationship with Amber.
Hairspray - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 4,963 - Reviews: 15 - Updated: 11-4-07 - Published: 10-31-07 - Complete
57. My Baby reviews
Hairspray fanfic. There is a secret love behind the scenes of the Corny Collins show, one that, if discovered, could have disastrous consequences for both parties!
Hairspray - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 864 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 10-29-07 - Complete