Lust List 2011: Sidney, 39

If you were to judge Sidney by his exterior, you’d probably get him all wrong. Covered in tattoos and confident in his rakish, steampunk style, Sidney’s most attractive attributes - his soulful eyes and philosophical nature - take a bit more time to uncover. “Sidney is a bit of an anomaly,” says his nominator. “Gay but straight looking, tattooed from head to toe but spiritual and earthy, graceful with both words and scissors yet charmingly clumsy.” It gets better: “He’s the kind of guy who is attractive for knowing exactly who he is, and somehow affirming who you are through a transformative haircutting and coloring experience.” He should charge extra for that.

Relationship status: Has a boyfriend

What band were you obsessed with when you were 14?

The Cure.

What’s your guiltiest pleasure?

Lately it’s been Holy Taco.

What’s the last thing that made you cry?

Steel Magnolias. It makes me cry every time.

What’s the lamest pick-up line anyone’s used on you?

I can’t remember the lamest pick-up line, but the other day someone asked me what sign I was. We talked for about 10 minutes, and they asked me if I was a Gemini and I said yes. And they said, “Nice talking to you,” and walked away.

What’s the best way for a customer to hit on you?

Definitely don’t rub my leg. That’s happened. I draw my boundary at that.

If you were a groupie, who would be the object of your obsession?

It would have to be Willie Nelson.

Is there a drawback to being attractive?

People who tend to be attractive always struggle with aging more than other people. People whose identity is caught up in how attractive they are don’t respond to aging well.

Name one thing you’ve stolen.

When I was 14 I stole 20 lighters. I got caught. I have no idea what I was going to do with 20 lighters.

What’s your pettiest relationship deal-breaker?

Hating their choice in shoes.

What would you order for your last meal?

It would have to include my mother’s pistachio pie.

At what bar/restaurant would you like to have an open tab?

The Earl.

What personal attribute are you a sucker for?

I’m always amazed by people with really good posture.

Describe your relationship to exercise?

It’s getting better. I work out pretty regularly now. I feel like at 40 I have to.

Have you ever stolen a friend’s boyfriend?

Yes, but not since my early 20s. I would never do that now.

What’s your standard drink?

Coffee. Although it’s switching to mate, kind of like coffee.

What’s your least favorite household chore?

Laundry.

On which reality TV show should you be cast?

“Tabatha’s Salon Takeover.”

What’s the last good book you read?

I Need Your Love — Is That True? by Byron Katie.

What do you wish someone would hurry up and invent?

A really cool little hair vacuum for the neck. A silent, nicely held hair vacuum.

Where do you take out-of-town visitors?

The Ghetto Burger is one of them. I always take people to Ria’s Bluebird for breakfast.

What’s the first album you bought with your own money?

Blondie, “The Tide Is High.”

Who would play you in the movie of your life?

My first choice would be River Phoenix but he is no longer with us.

What’s the one thing you most hope to accomplish in 2011?

My intention this year is to grow my business, really. I guess taking the next steps involving my business.

What’s your least favorite thing about Atlanta?

Lack of public transit because I think it affects so many other things. The nightlife.

What’s the weirdest thing in your house?

I collect old luggage. So, I have an old doctor’s bag.

Who’s the most important person in your life?

I’d have to say my notion of God. Next, would be a toss up between my mother and my boyfriend.

What’s your sexy-time soundtrack?

Trent Mollier, “The Copenhagen Experience.”

Have you ever been dumped? If so, what was the reason?

Yes, it was when I was 26 and I had just moved to New York. It was because I was really insecure and really needy.

With whom would you like to play Truth or Dare?

Oprah. Lady Gaga. No, not Lady Gaga. Oprah.

What would be the title of your autobiography?

Learnt

What’s your life’s ambition/grandest dream?

To retire well with lots of time in a beautiful old cabin looking over a lot of land. Property with an old barn, not that I would do any farming but to just look at.

What celebrity would you like to be stuck in an elevator with?

Stick with Willie Nelson.

What’s your preferred footwear?

Boots. Although I do like TOMS a lot. I’d have to say, classic vintage black boots.

What’s the most romantic place in Atlanta?

A little Thai restaurant, I never know the name of it, but it’s tucked behind Surin of Thailand, behind Key Lime Pie. It’s kind of tacky.

Where would you go on your sweepstakes vacation?

Sweden.

Not counting rent or bills, where does most of your disposable income go?

Clothes.

If you had to spend $1 million in one afternoon, what would you do?

In order to feel good about spending that much money, I’d have to give at least half of it away. I’d buy up property in South America, Europe and Alaska.

What’s your character flaw you’d most like to fix?

Fear of conflict, people-pleasing.

What silly thing are you most vain about?

My own clumsiness. I am clumsy, but at the same time I have a sense of humor about it. So, I would say just how clumsy I can be. I also say phrases the wrong way. The other day I meant to say dilly-dallying and I think I said pilly-pallying, or something — it came out wrong.

Why do you think someone nominated you for the Lust List?

Well, I know who nominated me and she has told me that I have a way about me that is sexy and can make other people feel sexy. Which is my job, to make people feel good about themselves. I think we always like other people for how they make us feel about ourselves.