Alexis

Age: 28

Occupation: Bloodsucker

Relation to Dan/Dave: Dave’s old roommate (and first friend in New York City)

Why will you win? Because I’m a rockstar

Why will you lose? Because I’m a rockstar

Not including your team, which team stands the best chance of winning? Mom and Dad DeGiralamo

What have you done to prepare for this race? I bought a plane ticket

What do people tend to underestimate about you? The power of my laugh

For those of you who did not enter last year’s race…
 
…do you have any idea what you signed up for?  I only know that Dave is insane about this and, therefore, it should be an interesting experience 

What one song have you listened to the most in your lifetime? More Than A Feeling (Boston)

As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up (and how close did you come)? I wanted to be a doctor…now I’m a bloodsucker

What is the area of Manhattan that you know the best? The West Village

Who probably looks better naked – Dan or Dave (remind yourself who is organizing the teams before writing your response)? me

Say something nice here about Dan and Dave: Dan and Dave are really nice. You both have really nice hair.

Anything else you would like to say? Hi. Fuck you. It’s Alexis, give me a hug!

Jeff

Age: 40 and holding 
 
Occupation:  Managing conversations with neurotic Wall Streeters 
 
Relation to Dan/Dave: Dave has helped me deal with all of my neurotic conversations with his fellow Wall Streeters 
 
Why will you win?  Either beginners luck or my team mate's strategy!
 
Why will you lose? I'm prone to distractions . . . i.e. pubs and bars along the way.  
 
Not including your team, which team stands the best chance of winning?  Last year's winners 
 
What have you done to prepare for this race?  Occasionally watch Law and Order 
 
What do people tend to underestimate about you? My ability to get lost in NYC.
 
For those of you who did not enter last year’s race…
 
…do you have any idea what you signed up for?  No, but I'm sure I've underestimated things 
 
What one song have you listened to the most in your lifetime?  Solsbury Hill 
 
As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up (and how close did you come)?  Zamboni driver . . . closest I've come is rink side seats at a Maple Leafs game. 
 
What is the area of Manhattan that you know the best?  LaGuardia . . . oh yeah, that's not in Manhattan . . . so probably Central Park South / Columbus Circle area 
 
Who probably looks better naked – Dan or Dave (remind yourself who is organizing the teams before writing your response)?  Dave . . .I mean Dan . . .I mean Dave 
 
Say something nice here about Dan and Dave:  Double D has been a calming voice of reason in one hell of a crazy world.
 
Anything else you would like to say?  Looking forward to my first Gotham Quest experience; thanks Dave and Dan!