Our latest profile is someone many of you may already know, David Quinn. David is active in the GLBT community in Little Rock and many of you have gotten to know him through his site. For those who don't know David, we've asked him a few questions.

David was raised in Bald Knob, Ark., but it was a bit small for him.
“When I turned 18, I moved out of town as fast as I could,” David explained. “Low and behold though I only moved to Jonesboro. That lasted about three months, and then I moved to Little Rock. Though I have traveled a lot, I think Little Rock is the greatest city to live in.”

David has a “government” job, but didn't describe that. He did, however, discuss what he wants to do.

“I have yet to decide what I want for a career when I grow up” David said. “When I finally decide, I am just going to start my own business and be my own boss at whatever it is. I don't really follow rules very well, so structured environments are not really my cup of tea.”

He is very active in the community while working full time and running an active blog site.

“I love to do volunteer work, so I try to focus most of my attention on doing that," he said. “As for the gay community, I think the biggest thing I've done is assist in the Capitol Pride festival last year. I don't think a lot of people realize that only a handful of people planned it and pulled it off. I am so glad it was a huge success though.

"I was also on the executive committee of Arkansans for Human Rights; however, I resigned in June 2005 so I could focus more attention on the Little Rock Gay and Lesbian Pride group — the ones that put on Capitol Pride. Since LRGLP officially developed bylaws back in November 2005, I have served as vice chair. All of our attention since forming as an official group is on making sure this year's Capitol Pride is bigger and better than last year.”

As we usually do with our profiles, we asked David if he had any advice to others about coming out?

“You know I was scared of coming out and always said that I would never do it. Luckily, it was very easy when it finally happened. My mother and most of my family have been very accepting. My mother celebrates our [his and his partner Chad] birthdays and wishes us a happy anniversary when it's time.

"I couldn't have asked for a better experience. So my advice to anybody coming out would be to not try to prejudge the reaction of your family and friends. The ones I thought would turn on me didn't, and vice versa. People that I always thought were really cool about it were just shocked and dismayed and couldn't believe someone they knew was actually going to be gay.”

What do you see in the future for gay rights and or gay marriage?
“I think as generations change, the struggle for gay rights will be easier,” David said. I don't think it will ever just happen, and I think it's going to grow through a process of slowly rolling out gay rights. However, as the current generation in charge of government leaves, and the next one takes over, it will be more accepted. This will continue until it's no longer an issue, I believe.”

Profiles in Pride Questions:

Date and place of birth? July 3, 1979 in Searcy, Ark.

What is your favorite food? Pizza

What food will you not eat? Anything white. Food should have a color, and white is not a color.

What is the best job you've ever had? The one I am at now.

What is your dream job? I would love to run a successful gay organization that works on bringing the community together with weekly events and get togethers.

If you didn't have to work, what would you do with all of your time? I would continue with volunteer work, but I would purchase a farm out Highway 10 and get a couple of every farm animal so I could spend time with them. I love animals, but a house in the city gets cramped if you have too many.

Who do you admire most (living or dead)? My mother. I couldn't imagine raising 3 kids on my own without any help.

Who would you lunch with if you could have anyone (living or dead)? My father who died the day I was born. I would love to tell him all about me and also see what he is like.

Who has had the greatest influence on your life? My mother has always encouraged me and always stood behind me 100 percent on almost anything I have done. I don't think anybody else has ever done that.

What one thing would you not have done if you could go back in time? I wouldn't change anything because then I wouldn't be exactly who I am today. We go through everything for a reason.

What one thing would you have done if you could go back in time? Umm… nothing. Again, I wouldn't want to change who I am now.

What is your favorite word? I always say my favorite work is penis, just because I think it sounds funny. Penis is a really weird word unto itself. However, for professional reasons, I will say my favorite word is change. Change is always good.

Least favorite word? Bush — you can take it either way.

Favorite curse word? I don't really have one. I say f**k a lot, but I use dildo more; however, is dildo a curse word? No it's not. Never mind.

What turns you on? Okay to be totally stereotypical, nerds. I love nerds. I love guys in glasses that are all clean cut. They look so smart, which to me is a total turn on.

What turns you off? Considering I'm gay, I have to say women turn me off more than anything else.

What word would others use to describe you? This is actually interesting and I can't give a short answer. I actually did a survey on my blog where I asked friends and stuff to send me one word that they would use to describe me. I got so many interesting responses, and some that I would never have though described me. However, my favorite one used to describe me is peacock.

What word sums you up? Diverse.