What is your blood type?
I believe O+.
What is your name?
Julian DiIorio, D I I O R I O. Yes - two i’s. The second one is capital, no space.
That’s pretty specific, is it common for people to misspell your name?
People misspell and mispronounce it daily! The most common mistake is they think it’s spelt with a lowercase L.
With such a unique name do you consider yourself to be unique?
I did until I tried to make a Gmail account. That was surprising. It made me feel sympathetic to people with very common names.
Haha, well what is a trait that is distinctly you?
I’m a creative person who thrives on the satisfaction of others. If I create or do something that makes someone feel excited or appreciative, I’ll take a lot of pride in myself because people will remember how you made them feel. In my opinion that’s the best way to prove your worth and gain respect in a community.
How would you feel about joining a community of the undead?
Uhhh… ‘Sometimes I feel like I should do Crystal Meth… but then I think mmmmm, better not.’
What is your work ethic like?
It’s like an avalanche; I could be triggered by something that is thought provoking at anytime. Because of this I tend not to separate my professional life and my personal life which my friends will say is both admirable and annoying.
Has there ever been a time someone has been unsatisfied with you?
Of course, I’m only human. It’s not always easy to see other people’s point of view or cope with criticism but you can learn a lot from mistakes. When someone is unsatisfied you should confidently resolve the problem. Especially if they’re paying you a lot of money, then you better fix it within 24 hours!
What are you most passionate about?
I’m passionate about a lot of things so it’s hard to focus on just one. I come from two very different but equally strong cultural backgrounds where there is a great emphasis on family. So yeah, I’m most passionate about the love I share with my family.
Are you scared of blood?
I’m not scared of blood, but if there’s too much of it my stomach will quiver.
What is your favorite color?
You can’t make a creative pick just one color! They choose palettes.
Do you like to read?
I like to read in order to acquire knowledge, but when it’s unsolicited I prefer to listen.
What kind of skills do you have?
I have a highly creative mindset, which allows me to think visually and conceptualize ideas on the fly. My keen attention to detail and methodical approach to my craft has the ability to excite and inspire a team of colleagues. Oh! And since I live in Manhattan I really know how to prioritize a budget!
What’s the best part about living in Manhattan?
Well it’s definitely not the fresh air, but I think it’s pretty cool that I can see gargoyles perched on historic architecture from my window.
What’s the worst part about living in Manhattan?
People never go to sleep. There has been countless times where I wanted to yell out my window ‘YOU’RE DRUNK! GO HOME!’
Would you say that you're a good judge of character?
I'd say so, I can tell a lot about a person by what they choose to see in me.
Do you ever take risks?
Yeahhh! I’m being interviewed by a freakin’ Vampire! You gotta admit that has to take some balls.
How do you alleviate stress?
I allow myself to get lost in something that I truly enjoy for a brief moment. My saltwater aquarium could keep me entertained for days. I’d show you but the lights are metal halide, which is equivalent to the intensity of the sun.
I have one more question; can you remind me what the warmth of the sun is like?
Pablo Picasso once said “Everything you can imagine is real.”