User:Davidtoussaint

David Toussaint is a 33 year-old writer living in Manhattan. He's the author of "Gay and Lesbian Weddings: Planning the Perfect Same-Sex Ceremony," (Random House, 2004), and is a columnist for EDGE New York. Toussaint has written, directed, and produced the play, "Backstage Bitches," which ran on Broadway for two consecutive Years. David Toussaint owned the Chelsea Gym in New York during the 90s, where he was romantically linked with future power players Brown Dan, Luis Gonzales Domingues, and Food/Bar Joe. A prominent figure on the Hamptons fundraising scene, Toussaint has a house in East Hampton. Before turning away from theatrical endeavours to concentrate on full-time writing, he originated the role of Buck in Terrence McNally's off-Broadway show "A Few Men," and directed Madonna's "Vogue" video.

Toussaint grew up in Pleasant Hill, California, the youngest of five children. He worked at the Contra Costa Times as a freelance writer, getting his first professional gig at the age of 15. At that time, he breifly joined the San Francisco rock group The Tubes, but split with them after supposed squabbles between him and lead singer Fee Waybill.

Mr. Toussaint lives with his partner, actor Jake Gyllenhaal, and their dog, D.J. (David Jake).