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Last book I read: “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho
Favorite D.C. place to power-lunch: Potenza
Favorite D.C. date spot: Westend Bistro by Eric Ripert
My cell phone: Blackberry
My cocktail: Celery Superstar
My charity/cause: ABC 7’s “Drive to Stay Alive” program
Where I vacation: Anywhere I can rock climb, kayak, or ski
Personal hero: Oprah Winfrey
My celebrity crush: The Rock (a.k.a. Dwayne Johnson)
My paradise: Iguazu Falls, Brazil
Editor of “FishbowlDC” and Director, Quinn Gillespie & Associates
Matthew J. Dornic Editor of “FishbowlDC” and Director, Quinn Gillespie & Associates
My charity: The Washington Humane Society. My three dogs – Chloe, Corbin and Cooper were all adopted from their shelters.
My gym: Sports Club LA. However, it could also be considered my charity since my membership dues have been more of a donation lately…
My home: A quaint, historic two-bedroom house on Dumbarton St. NW, perfectly situated on a charming and quiet block in the heart of Georgetown’s shopping, dining, and bars.
My cocktail: Bourbon and ginger
Blog-du-jour: FishbowlDC is my “blog every jour and all jour.”
iPod track on repeat: I am a serial song repeater – the track I’m currently wearing out is Easton Corbin’s “A Little More Country Than That.”
Sports Team: Thanks to Mark Ein and the Washington Kastles, I got hooked on tennis in 2008.
My cologne: I wear CLEAN “Men.” It’s light, fresh, and uncomplicated.
Where to find me on a Friday night: After a week’s worth of events and obligations, I generally take Fridays to decompress. If it’s not “Tivo and Vino,” it’s a casual dinner or drinks at a friend’s home.
Vinoda Basnayake International Associate, Patton Boggs LLP; Co-founder, Night Life Agency Inc.
My charity/cause: I’m a huge advocate of social entrepreneurship. Groups like the Grameen Foundation and Ashoka do remarkable work.
My indulgence: Java Green Eco Café. I’m a vegetarian but I have an obsession for mock meat.
iPod track on repeat: “Down” by Jay Sean. My business partner Kunal Shah and I have been his booking agents for the past six years, long before he made it big in the U.S.
Sports team I root for: The Redskins (as hard as it is to admit right now). I was born and raised here, so rooting for the Skins is in my blood!
Where I vacation: Sri Lanka. Yes, I’m biased given my heritage and the fact that it’s a big chunk of my job (as a lobbyist for the Sri Lankan government). Trust me, it’s the most beautiful and amazing place I have ever been.
Personal hero: My dad is the reason I became a lawyer. He is an immigration attorney who has dedicated his life to helping others.
Lauren Gentile
Contemporary Art Dealer/Gallerist, Irvine Contemporary
Lauren Gentile Contemporary Art Dealer/Gallerist, Irvine Contemporary
Favorite movie: Out of Africa
Favorite designer: Marc Jacobs
Accessory I can’t live without: YSL lipstick #130
My charity/cause: Literacy and art; Books for Bright Futures, TheArc Art Center, Bright Beginnings, and Higher Achievement Program.
What would you title your autobiography?: “I’m at Work, Disguised as a Party”
Blog-du-jour: “nakedthanks.com,” “specullector.com,” “dlisted.com”
Favorite fictional character: Mrs. Haversham
My celebrity crush: Zachary Quinto
My dream job: Mayor of Taormina, Sicily
I cannot live without: Wikipedia
