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DJ Jamie J. Sanchez
Internationally Renowned DJ to Perform at Fresh

By Tim Gaskin

Whether DJing at some of the world's hottest clubs, producing original tracks or preparing his weekly radio show for XM Satellite Radio, international DJ Jamie J. knows how to bring a dance floor to life with hands-in-the-air energy together with seamless mixing. If you want to hear him live you’re in luck, he's spinning at Fresh this weekend. And if that’s not enough you can buy his new record I’m Not Featuring You featuring Taylor Dayne.

What is your name? Jamie J. Sanchez

What are you most known for? DJ, remixer and party promoter

Where did your life begin? Albuquerque, New Mexico, then Arizona

How old were you when you moved to San Francisco? 22

What is your idea of perfect happiness? A quiet Saturday night at home with my boyfriend.

What is your greatest fear? Not following my dreams.

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself? Laziness

What is your greatest extravagance? Flying first class on Virgin

What is your favorite journey? 10 hours DJing at a packed nightclub from beginning to end.

What do you dislike most about your appearance? My fingernails – i bite them.

What is your greatest regret? None so far.

What or who is the greatest love of your life? My mom and my partner, Ritchie.

When and where were you happiest? Last night at the Rufus Wainwright concert.

Which talent would you most like to have? I wish I could sing in tune.

What is your current state of mind? Peaceful

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? I wish i was more patient.

What do you consider your greatest achievement? Being an international DJ.

If you could choose what to come back as, what would it be? A famous writer.

What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? Hating yourself.

What is your favorite occupation? Being a DJ.

What is your most marked characteristic? My smile.

What is the quality you most like in a man? Experience.

What is the quality you most like in a woman? Gentleness.

Who are your favorite writers? Anne rice, Dan Brown and Robert Ludlum

Who is your favorite hero of fiction? Harry Potter

Who are your heroes in real life? My mom.

What is it that you most dislike? Addiction

How would you like to die? In peace surrounded by my friends and family.

What is your motto? I’ll try anything once.

What is your favorite word? Love

What is your least favorite word? Hate

What turns you on? Salt-n-pepper hair

What turns you off? Bad attitudes.

What sound or noise do you love? A 4/4 kick drum.

What sound or noise do you hate? Yelling.

What is your favorite curse word? Goddamnmotherfuckingshit!

What profession, other than yours, would you like to attempt? Novelist

What profession would you absolutely not like to participate in? Anything 9 to 5

If heaven exists, what would you like to hear god say when you arrive at the pearly gates? Thank god you’re here. Now we can start the party!

Finally, do you have a shameless plug? Hear me dj this weekend at fresh, Aug. 17, 2007. Oh and buy my new record I’m Not Featuring You featuring Taylor Dayne. perfectbeat.com