I have this friend Marianne (23, straight)

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Marianne was recommended by her friend Seth: "I have this friend, Marianne. She’s not a one-paragraph-long endorsement kind of lady. In fact, I have so many good things to say about this human that my original draft was 17 pages long, single spaced, Calibri size 7.5. But here’s the edited version: Marianne is a blessing. She’s hot as hell, her smile lights up a room (cheesy but true) and when you’re around her, you can’t help but have a great time. She knows her stuff when it comes to entertainment, especially music, and is always down to go see a movie or a concert. If I weren’t gay, I would date her immediately, and despite my gayness, I’m still considering asking her out. Do the right thing: do Marianne (that came out wrong, but you get it)."

Here's Marianne, in her own words:

What's at the top of your LA bucket list? Trash a room with rock stars at the Chateau Marmont.

What LA stereotype do you kind of live up to? The Last Bookstore-dwelling DTLA yuppie.
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What's your favorite neighborhood in LA and why? York Boulevard (Highland Park), mostly because of Donut Friend.

What's your favorite bar and why? Cole's, for the Moscow Mules. Or Redwood, for the pirates.

What are three must-have items you'd stash in your earthquake kit (aside from the necessities)? A case of Stella Artois, a copy of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and a banjo.

What's the best thing about dating in LA? High pop cultural literacy.

What's the worst thing about dating in LA? Dudes who model their lives after Entourage.

What fictional LA character would you most like to spend the day with? Jessica Rabbit.

What's your ideal first date spot and why? The Wiltern. I have to know your concert-going style ASAP.

Think you and Marianne might hit it off? Shoot her an email at yo.yo.yo.marianne@gmail.com (include a photo!) and let the sparks fly.

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