Michael
Michael Thorner
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What is WITH this global warming?
Male
43 years old
Toronto
Canada
Last Login: 5/17/2009
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Michael's Interests
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| General | writing songs, making music, making films, user-generated content, arts & culture, travel, food | | Music | Brian Wilson, Harry Nilsson, Marvin Gaye, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington, Bjork, Vince Guaraldi, Ella Fitzgerald, XTC, Randy Newman, Stereolab, Scott Walker, Pixies, Elvis Costello, Beatles, Belle & Sebastian, Nat King Cole, John Barry, Ennio Morricone, Wally Stott, Scissor Sisters, George Tipton, Dennis Wilson, Kinks, Beach Boys, Flaming Lips, Fleetwood Mac, Richard Hawley, Sufjan Stevens, Blondie, Todd Rundgren, Mercury Rev, Neil Young, Neil Finn, Kris Kristofferson, Tears For Fears, Willie Nelson, Police, Jellyfish, New Order, Cure, Smiths, Jane Siberry, Kate Bush, Queen, Pink Floyd, Radiohead, Concrete Blonde, Prince, Journey, Joni Mitchell, Simon and Garfunkel, Led Zeppelin, Ron Sexsmith, Phil Spector, Talking Heads, ABBA, more. | | Movies | Rear Window, In The Mood For Love, Lawrence Of Arabia, Annie Hall, Chungking Express, Manhattan, All About Lily Chou-Chou, Blissfully Yours, Tropical Malady, Beijing Bicycle, What Time Is It There?, The Skywalk Is Gone, Rebels Of The Neon God, Vive L'Amour, The River, The Hole, A Time To Live And A Time To Die, Streets Of Shame, Hearts And Minds, Bridge On The River Kwai, The Apartment, Casablanca, Citizen Kane, Touch Of Evil, Happy Together, 2046, City Of Sadness, Stray Dog, Blue, White, Red, The Double Life Of Veronique, Caché, To Catch A Thief, Vertigo, Black Narcissus, The Red Shoes, A Matter Of Life And Death, Lost Horizon, Black Orpheus, What's Up Doc?, Young Frankenstein, On Golden Pond, Summertime, Chinatown, Raise The Red Lantern, Ju Dou, Red Sorghum, Farewell My Concubine, Jean de Florette, Manon des sources, The Wages Of Fear, The Battle Of Algiers, Late Spring, The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg, The Young Women Of Rochefort, The Model Shop, Cul De Sac, Zelig, Broadway Danny Rose, The Purple Rose Of Cairo, Hannah And Her Sisters, Radio Days, Husbands And Wives, Taxi Driver, Blue Velvet, Mona Lisa, Hope And Glory, Days Of Being Wild, Ghost World, Crumb, Dark Eyes, Before Sunrise, Before Sunset, many more. | | Television | Mary Tyler Moore, I Love Lucy, Courtship Of Eddie's Father, The Ghost And Mrs. Muir, Lost In Space, The Girl With Something Extra, The Flying Nun, Laugh-In, SCTV, Kids In The Hall, The Garry Shandling Show, The Larry Sanders Show, Six Feet Under, The Sopranos, Northern Exposure, Star Trek, Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Wonder Years, The Family Guy, My Three Sons. | | Books | Tunesmith by Jimmy Webb, Island by Allistair MacLeod, High Fidelity by Nick Hornby, Jimmy Corrigan Smartest Kid On Earth by Chris Ware, Locas by Jaime Hernandez, more. | | Heroes | Chris Ware, Brian Wilson, Jaime Hernandez, Wong Kar-wai. |
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Michael's Details
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| Status: | Single | | Here for: | Networking, Friends | | Hometown: | Sarnia | | Body type: | 5' 6" / Athletic | | Ethnicity: | White / Caucasian | | Zodiac Sign: | Scorpio | | Smoke / Drink: | No / Yes | | Education: | College graduate | | Occupation: | Online Strategist, Songwriter, Illustrator |
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Michael's Schools
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ST PATRICKS SCHOOL
Sarnia, Canada
Graduated: 1984
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
Clubs: Newspaper, Yearbook
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1979 to 1984 |
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Michael's Companies
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Michael Thorner Media Design
Toronto, Ontario CA
Sole Proprietor
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1991-Present
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Toronto International Film Festival Group
Toronto, Ontario CA
Senior Manager, Online
Online
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Contract: 1994-2000, Full-Time: 2001-2007
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Sony Music Canada
Toronto, Ontario CA
Website Designer
New Media
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1996-1999
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Ottawa Citizen
Ottawa, Ontario CA
Illustrator
Design
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1992-1993
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Promanad Communications
Mississauga, Toronto, Ontario CA
Illustrator
Design
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Full-time: 1989-1991, Freelance Contract: 1991-199
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Nelvana Limited
Toronto, Ontario CA
Graphic Artist, Illustrator
Merchandising & Design
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1987-1989
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Promotions One
Sarnia, Ontario CA
Graphic Artist, Illustrator
Art Department
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1986
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Sarnia Economic Development Commission
Sarnia, Ontario CA
Illustrator
Design
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1985
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T. Eaton Co.
Sarnia, Ontario CA
Sales Associate
Shoes, Stationary, Notions, Videos
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1982-1986
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Toronto School Of Cartooning
Toronto, Ontario CA
Instructor
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1994-1995
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About me:
I am a commercial illustrator and also work in new media. I write and record my own songs. I draw and paint. I love film, music, comics and world travel.
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Who I'd like to meet:
Creative men and woman all over the world!
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