Jay McInerney

It's the cynics who never get married.

Most of the people I write about have been ambitious outlanders who have been attracted to New York from other parts of the world.

I remain a fan of my friend Bret Easton Ellis's 'American Psycho.' I think as a book about New York in the '80s it was pretty excellent.

I studied international relations and economics at the University of Virginia. I paid my way by working as a bartender in the summer and at three part-time jobs during the year.

A good romantic comedy is my favorite movie to watch.

I write about the men you want to read about but don't necessarily want to be married to.