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I'm sorry to be cryptic about some of these things, but here's one you can finally check off your list! Help me make more videos at http://patreon.com/jayswanson and then find me on the internet in all of the usual spots: http://twitter.com/jayonaboat http://instagram.com/jayswanson (me) http://instagram.com/mindofjayswanson (books) http://facebook.com/jay.swanson.author Music by: Joakim Karud The New York Times 52 Places job listing: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/jobs/nyt-52-places-the-trip.html My name is Jay Swanson - I'm an American writer living in Paris on an artist visa and hoping to make the city of light my home base - at least for the foreseeable future. I write science-fiction and fantasy, vlog daily, and love pizza a little too much. FAQ: How long have you lived in France? On and off for over two years. What do you miss most about ho- NACHOS You're always talking about living on some ship. WHAT SHIP? - I made a "Draw My Life" video that explains a lot here: https://youtu.be/-MrvL37jTKM Where are you from originally? - Pullman, Washington - a small university/agricultural town near Idaho (and yes, the potatoes are amazing). What do you film with? - I currently film almost exclusively with my Samsung Galaxy S7: http://amzn.to/2sXEL4g How do you get those shots where you're walking or running? - A Joby Gorillapod for smartphones, like this: http://amzn.to/2sXNIL3 You drop your phone a lot, how does it survive? - THIS CASE IS AMAZING: http://amzn.to/2hoxgTA What do you edit with? - Adobe Premiere - it's pretty much all I've ever used since high school. Aren't you ever freaked out by leaving your camera behind to film yourself? - Yep. But not too badly - I tend to be careful when I do. Why are you living in #Paris? - Because I've always wanted to; I feel at home here: https://youtu.be/4Vivf6MqMxQ But what are you doing there? - Living it up! https://youtu.be/ZW2RP--DO8Y Do you speak French? Oui. Do you make money off YouTube? - Ha, no. I wish. I really enjoy your videos, how can I support you? - The easiest and best way to support me is through Patreon, where you can pitch in as little as $1/mo to help me make better videos: http://patreon.com/jayswanson But I want to send you something tangible! - I do have a wishlist on Amazon, though it's short and I rarely tell anyone about it: http://amzn.to/2ykS9Ux Can I come stay with you in Paris? - Have you seen my apartment? It's too small for me as it is! https://youtu.be/6t2qj3rdyX8 OK, but how do I use the Metro when I'm there? - I made a handy video for you: https://youtu.be/T0YS5si8bJs