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I nominate @Jon4Lakers for a Shorty Award in #youtubestar because of his down to earth, philanthropicness and the corny jokes.
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What's your best tweet?
This chip looks like Barry Bonds, but less steroidy.
Share on TwitterWhat are six things you could never do without?
Family, friends, fiance, iMac, twitter, and Nachos
How do you use Twitter in your professional life?
I use it to inform my audience of new posts or videos, to get to know them better, and to just interact.
What's your favorite Twitter app?
Twitterrific fr the iPhone.
Twitter or Facebook?
Twitbook.
What was the funniest trend you've seen?
#thatswhatshesaid
What feature should Twitter add?
Diagnostic tools. I'd love to know more about who follows me.
Who do you wish had a Twitter feed but doesn't?
Norm MacDonald. That dude is funny!
What are some words or phrases you refuse to shorten for brevity?
Subscribers. I find the word subbers infuriating. Or Country, because that just sounds dirty.
Is there someone you want to follow you who doesn't already? If so, who?
@actuallyNPH for reasons stated above. He's the man.
Have you ever unfollowed someone? Who and why?
Yes. I have a low tolerance for racism or bigotry, even if people think they are joking.
Why should we vote for you?
I love tech, and have made my passion my career. I'm just trying to make a name for myself in a sea of fantastic competition.
Terms you wish would start trending on Twitter right now?
What's the most interesting connection you've made through Twitter?
I spoke to Shaq!
Hashtag you created that you wish everyone used?
#isthatreal
How do you make your tweets unique?
I share everything about my life. From my gadgets, to my engagements, to my poo schedule.
What inspires you to tweet?
My love of technology and talking with like minded people. We are all geeks, why not talk?
Ever get called out for tweeting too much?
All the time. My fiance gives me the 'eye roll' every time the iPhone comes out.
140 characters of advice for a new user?
Never be afraid to laugh at yourself.
How long can you go without a tweet?
How long can I hold my breath? Twitter has become like air to me. I love to interact and talk with fellow tech heads.
What question are we not asking here that we should?
How do you help your audience? What value do you bring to the community? Nachos or Burritos?
Who do you admire most for his or her use of Twitter?
Neil Patrick Harris @ActuallyNPH. Simply because he's man...and was a child Doctor.
Why'd you start tweeting?
So I could yell at @THE_REAL_SHAQ for trash talking my beloved Lakers.
Has Twitter changed your life? If yes, how?
Yes. Now 15,000 get to know when I take out the trash. Jokes aside, it helps me create better content by interacting w/ my audience.
What do you wish people would do more of on Twitter?
Self promote...
How will the world change in the next year?
Flying Spaghetti Monster will make his first public appearance.
What are some big Twitter faux pas?
stealing peoples tweets, getting into a fight over twitter, and tweeting while driving.
What will the world be like 10 years from now?
We'll be waring tin foil suits, driving flying cars, and naming our kids Elroy.
