Evaluating the personality profile

1. Did the lead draw your interest to the story?
It caught me by surprise as soon as I read "black leather jockstrap".
2. What's your favorite quote and why?
When Ali stated, “Just don’t get the whip on the food.” I found it fairly amusing.
3. What's the angle of this feature?
The feature highlights more of an insight in the LGBT community from the perspective of a gay masculine Muslim psychologist who is also  part time dancer who lives with his grandparents. 
4. What's the best description in the story? 
"It was Saturday night at the Eagle LA, a gay leather bar in Silver Lake. There were chains and whips for sale on a pool table across the room. Red flames painted on the black walls. House music booming." This descriptions really paints the visuals of the setting.
5. How many people are quoted in the story?
There a three people quoted in the story.

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