David Rey is our Laner of the Week!

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Originally from Puerto Rico, David has been living in NYC for 13 years now. He love to make movies,  performing, looking for good coffee, listening to podcasts, and playing video games. So far his favorite gig was working Comic-Con 2018 with Civic Entertainment! The Laners represented Amazon's Audible booth. The activation was A Harry Potter Pensieve Experience, which was an immersive audio journey that allowed fans to relive memories from their favorite Harry Potter characters. David enjoyed getting to work with a team of like minded people and seeing all the awesome cosplay and booths. To check out more about David head to his Instagram @dahveedrey

What do you love about the Lane?

I like the collaborative nature of the job. It really takes the community to make things happen.

What do you do outside the Lane?

Make movies/Sketch comedy/Work for a moving company

What would the title of your autobiography be?

ohgodyeah

What is your go-to coffee order?

Double Macchiato

What is the last book you read or movie your watched?

A Star Is Born was pretty excellent.

What song best describes you & why?

'Let Me Entertain You' by Robbie Williams...The title says it all. The song itself is about stealing someone's significant other, but when I listened to this the first time (age 16) the chorus was all that mattered to me, and still is.

What’s the most useless talent you have?

I can wiggle my ears and nostrils separately or in unison.

Describe the best museum/gig/play/game you’ve ever been to.

Seeing the band Muse with brother years ago was pretty epic. Rarely do you listen to a band that is consistent live as well as on records...records?

What’s your morning ritual like?

Coffee. Emails. Eggs. More Coffee.

What accomplishment are you most proud of?

Getting to work in film and theatre for the last 11 years with a slew of fantastically talented people.

Chocolate or fruity candy?

chocolate and fruit snacks. both. anytime.

Last great vacation you took?

Road trip thru Puerto Rico.

Favorite rainy day activity?

Playing a video game. Right now RDR2

When you’re having a bad day, what do you do to make yourself feel better?

Gym and/or a box of cookies

What is the best piece of advice you’ve received?

"Don't you wanna be a filmmaker? Stop PA'ing, and go make films!" - S. Beam

As a child, what did you wish to become when you grew up?

Cartoonist or Comic book penciler