We love us some Robert Rave. And not just because he's cute! (Although he is very cute!) But because he's hilarious, writes sassy books and loves his mother!
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On that note, his latest memoir Conversations and Cosmopolitans: Awkward Moments, Mixed Drinks and How a Mother and Son Shared Who They Really Are is co-written by mama Rave (Jane). How sweet is that?
Here's the skinny on Conversations and Cosmopolitans: After moving from the Midwest to New York City at the age of twenty-one, Robert Rave finally found the resolve to mail a letter to his parents informing them that he was gay. Once Robert was “out,” both he and his mother Jane felt a newfound freedom to be more honest with each other. From the discrimination Jane experienced as a pregnant teenager in a small town, to Robert’s “manscaping,” almost no topic was off-limits in their conversations. Soon, Robert was creating a “gay glossary” so that Jane could understand the lexicon and Jane was giving Robert the same dating advice that she used to give Robert’s older sister (“men are jerks”).
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CHICK LIT IS NOT DEAD PRESENTS...ROBERT RAVES' 5 LOVES AND A DUD:
LOVES
1. HGTV. Yeah, I realize this might not be groundbreaking or even remotely sexy. However, I love this network. It’s aspirational, it’s escapism, it’s everything. From “Income Property” to “Design Star” and yes, the anchor of the channel and my favorite—“House Hunters.” (It goes without saying that “House Hunters International” falls under that same umbrella.) It pretty much is the only channel that I leave on constantly. Although, “Extreme Couponing” on TLC is so riveting and truth be told makes me panic when they’re standing in the checkout line. I also don’t find it a coincidence that “Hoarding: Buried Alive” is on the same network.
2. Jenna Lyons—Creative Director for J Crew. I loved J Crew back in the early nineties, but then when I moved out of the Midwest my love affair with the clothing company ended. When Jenna Lyons came on board (and also Andy Spade) they took the brand to an entirely new level. I know basically the world at large loves her, particularly the female demographic, but I have to speak up for the guys and also profess my love and loyalty to her. There’s really something for every guy in the J Crew men’s store.
3. Capri Blue Jar Candle. I have two French Bulldogs and let’s just say they have very sensitive stomachs. Also, I’m presently single. Therefore, should I ever want to change my relationship status on Facebook again, I need to keep these candles burning constantly. They smell that good. I’ve only ever seen these sold at Anthropologie, but you might be able to buy them elsewhere. I don’t know, Google it.
4. Frank Sinatra. I’m really late to the party on this one, I know. Maybe it’s because I’m thirty-seven and it took me a minute to wise-up, but now I’m hooked. He’s really great for every occasion: lazy Sunday afternoon, the holidays, an intimate dinner, or my personal favorite—drinking wine!
5. Pinterest.com. It’s basically an online pinboard, or inspiration board, and as well as a vision board (what’s up The Secret?). I love finding new things online and what inspires other people—this website is all of that and more. I’ve really made some awesome discoveries on there: stores, photos, and interior design ideas to name a few.
DUD
People who create Facebook profiles for their pets…And then friend request me. I’m not lying, this has happened to me on several occasions. I love my dogs. In fact, they’re the closest thing that I have to children at the moment. However, the most social networking they can and should have is humping my neighbor’s dog.
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