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Be sure to visit a cafe in Paris sometime soon!
My name is Jay Swanson – I’m an American writer living in Paris on an artist visa and hoping to make the city of light my home base – at least for the foreseeable future. I write science-fiction and fantasy, vlog daily, and love pizza a little too much.
FAQ:
How long have you lived in France? On and off for over two years.
What do you miss most about ho- NACHOS
You’re always talking about living on some ship. WHAT SHIP? – I made a “Draw My Life” video that explains a lot here:
Where are you from originally? – Pullman, Washington – a small university/agricultural town near Idaho (and yes, the potatoes are amazing).
What do you film with? – I currently film almost exclusively with my Samsung Galaxy S7:
How do you get those shots where you’re walking or running? – A Joby Gorillapod for smartphones, like this:
You drop your phone a lot, how does it survive? – THIS CASE IS AMAZING:
What do you edit with? – Adobe Premiere – it’s pretty much all I’ve ever used since high school.
Aren’t you ever freaked out by leaving your camera behind to film yourself? – Yep. But not too badly – I tend to be careful when I do.
Why are you living in #Paris? – Because I’ve always wanted to; I feel at home here:
But what are you doing there? – Living it up!
Do you speak French? Oui.
Do you make money off YouTube? – Ha, no. I wish.
I really enjoy your videos, how can I support you? – The easiest and best way to support me is through Patreon, where you can pitch in as little as $1/mo to help me make better videos:
But I want to send you something tangible! – I do have a wishlist on Amazon, though it’s short and I rarely tell anyone about it:
Can I come stay with you in Paris? – Have you seen my apartment? It’s too small for me as it is!
OK, but how do I use the Metro when I’m there? – I made a handy video for you: