Most creative New Yorker
Jason Borbay, 29, artist (borbay.com), Upper East Side
“I spent six months on low-budget reality TV in Boston, was a stand-up comic for a year in the city and worked for Donald Trump, yet nothing beats being a full-time artist. The best way I can describe my style is architectural Impressionism. This city—the New York Post, the 6 train, Central Park—inspires me daily. People wait their whole lives to visit Gotham, so I consider it a great privilege to set up my easel and paint in the world’s greatest metropolis.”
Wendy Parr, 39; singer, songwriter and master voice teacher (wendyparr.com); West Village
“I wear several artistic hats—master SLS voice teacher for Regina Spektor and Nancy Sinatra; singer; songwriter (I cowrote ‘Dreams on Fire’ on the Slumdog Millionaire soundtrack); composer; painter and photographer for fun; designing the tattoos that adorn my body—an artist through and through. I don’t make a meal without it being a creative endeavor, and writing letters involves an inkwell, wax and a personal seal.”
Voting closes Nov 18.
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Only sometimes in life do we run accross someone like Kurt. He is by far the best choice. Vote for Kurt, don't waste your vote on anyone else.
NYC is so lucky to have Kurt there now! We all miss him greatly in MKE. VOTE FOR KURT!! He is an amazing person who is destined to do great things.
Vote for Chad! He's not only fantastically kind and considerate but he's exquisite to boot! He has made New York so much better in the time he has been here!
Chad is one of the greatest people you could ever know. He's true to his friends, works hard, and is very eager to please those he cares about. We all miss him here in Denver, and we all hope he will win this because he deserves it! LUV YA CHAD!
Dude, how cute is Alysse! Japanese and Scottish ... hells yeah!!!
One look at Kurt's smile says it all. He's the real deal. Hard working, caring, sassy and darn cute.
Chad is one of my closest friends on this great big Earth, and no one deserves this more than him. He's been talking about NYC for as long as I've known him, and he's so happy there. Vote for him! All of us here in Chicago have!!
Chad is so missed. He is the best pal ever! He is missed by many here, but is now where his heart has been for a long time. VOTE FOR CHAD!!! You rock!
Milwaukee took a huge hit when Kurt decided to move to the Big A. But no matter where he goes, he always pushes up his sleeves and gets to work-- for social change. NY is lucky to have him. He's sweet, smart, funny, hardworking...and he's not too hard on the eyes is he?
Ha. They grow 'em best in Milwaukee! Infuse those New Yorkers with some essential midwestern love and charm.
Chad is the nicest, sweetist person I know. He is a great friend and a great person. He makes you smile and laugh all the time. He helps everybody he knows. He can make you smile when you are sad, gives you a shoulder when you want to cry. He is the best Vote Chad all the way Baby!!!!
KURT IS THE BESTEST! and reps the gay community to the tee honey YES WORK! AS IF THE RENT IS DUE TOMMROW! VOTE KURT BECAUSE HE IS A WELL ROUNDED PERSON MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN COMMUNITIES ALL OVER NYC...STARBUKS CAN'T SAY THE SAME
Ali is super awesome. She is genuinely one of the nicest persons I know and she can make anyone laugh. Did I mention that she is talented and beautiful! Good Luck at the gaygames Ali, I wish I can be there.
Kurt is just an all-around cool dude! He knows how to balance being a supervisor, competitor & friend to everyone he encounters ~remember them volleyball games upstate~ Vote for Kurt, Or else....lol
KURT, KURT, He's our MAN!!! VOTE KURT! He's AWE-SOME!
KURT is such a great person inside and out! Vote for him!
Matty is def repping the gay community more... and is hotter!
Matty only gets it because he is showing nip.
no contest, matty... wow... give it.