MEET MARKET
Calling all guys! From rock stars to number crunchers, from six-packs to beer bellies, Iyabo, a 24-year-old freelance video director and development associate at a nonprofit, claims she likes them all.
Jon, 28
record company exec
He is: a people person. “I enjoy helping whoever I can.”
He wants: a girl who is “highly intelligent, motivated, caring and outgoing.”
Favorite NYC spot: the fountain in Madison Square Park
Ideal date: Coffee and conversation in the East Village, followed by a comedy show, dinner and drinks at The Dove.
Pet peeve: Realizing you are out of milk after pouring your cereal.
Celebrity crush: Natalie Portman
Turn-ons: Light eyes with dark hair, intelligence, ambition and motivation.
Zach, 25
freelance filmmaker, musician
He is: a work-hard, play-hard kind of guy. “If I’m going to do something, I’m going to do it full throttle.”
He wants: a girl who appreciates chivalry. “I’m sort of old-fashioned in terms of holding doors and walking street-side.”
Fun times: Playing music, drawing, reading, writing, playing tennis, poker, basketball and watching movies.
Best asset: Personality – “I’m a fun conversationalist.”
Biggest flaw: “As Skee-Lo put it, ‘I wish I was a little bit taller.’ “
Shocker: He doesn’t like to use the telephone.
Guilty pleasures: Twix and Rolos.
James, 26
restaurant server
He is: a little bit of a shy guy. “I’m introverted, but pretty comfortable in my own skin.”
He wants: a girl who is “smart, somewhat outgoing, open and funny – that’s a big plus.”
Shocker: He took four years of private voice lessons.
Turn-ons: Confidence, a bright smile and a nice butt.
Turn-offs: Poor tippers and people who are rude, obnoxious or mean.
Best breakup song: Elvis Presley’s “His Latest Flame”
Ideal date: A concert or burlesque show instead of dinner.


