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IN CONVERSATION|JAY GOSS
Name|Jay David Goss
Age|22
Hometown|Detroit, Michigan
How did you get discovered?
Selfies on tumblr and my following online lead me to connections @ DIS Magazine & V Files who have propelled my image into the public eye. My agent Kevin at Adam Models found me online as well and decided he had to meet me in person
What were you doing prior to modeling?
I was in art school in Chicago and exploring the parties there and the connections between people there and NYC. I played in a band for awhile but it was pretty short lived
People would be surprised to know that I...
am extremely geeky! I love coding and for awhile I was helping the Wu Tang Clan design their website
What's your latest obsession?
Justin Bieber! There is so much spin we get everyday online and Bieber spin is nothing but positive to me. He is the expert @ selfies. He has more followers on Instagram and Twitter than anyone in the world—That is power!
Your most prize possession?
My Cadillac jacket—literally made by GM in Detroit. I think it is a perfect example of the psuedo trashy sense of style I love combined with the raw power of American muscle!
Growing up, who did you look up to as your hero?
More than a hero, I would say Anna Nicole Smith is my ultimate inspiration, she has always known what she wants in life and knows how to get it! At the same time, she loves herself enough that she shares her happiness with everyone around her. Her confidence and trust in herself was able to show through her work & pictures in a way that is completely unpretentious!
When is the last time you said, "I Love You" to someone?
My best friend and partner in crime Erica Landerholm aka "DJ Slutcore"...Love her!
Three adjectives that best describes you:
Playful, Curious and Determined
Describe your personal style:
Anything with black mix with a sporty vibe
Your favorite place you have travel to:
The Sonora Desert in Arizona—amazing thunderstorms, vast landscapes and you can drive cars there at a very fast speed. It is gorgeous and is filled with a sense of mystery!
Your favorite film and scene from the film:
Vivre Sa Vie—Scene: Lead actress Anna Karina plays a song on the jukebox in a bar and enters a state of bliss dancing with herself!
Your favorite sport:
I love the idea of being a surfer! Waiting for the chance to give it a try! Surf's up Bro!
If there's a destination or item you would recommend us to check out or visit about your native country/city or town, what would you recommend?
Detroit, Michigan—I will bring you to my friend's favorite diner: The Fleetwood—and maybe engage in an old favorite past time of seeing how fast our cars would go at I-94 to Detroit!
If there was a cable tv show in your name, which song will be your main theme for the show?
Celebrity Skin by Hole
Your wish for 2013?
I wish to become zen enough with myself to feel like I can share myself and my happiness with others!
MODEL AGENT|AGENCY: Kevin Holloman|Adam Models
IMAGES|CONCEPT|CASTING|John Tan
MODEL|Jay Goss|Adam Models
Special thanks to Kevin Holloman and the men's board at Adam Models; Jay for the super lengthy interview and his enthusiasm for the blog feature!
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JAY GOSS' SELF PORTRAIT
