Jesse does a myriad of jobs for Fusion Comix. In this interview we will learn more about the man behind all this talent and energy...

1) Statistics
2) Fusion Comix Related Questions
3) Serious Questions
4) Personal Questions
5) Spiritual And Ethical Questions
6) Fun Questions
7) Favorites
8) Choose Your Favorite In Each Pair
9) Conclusion

Statistics
Full Name: Jesse Gottfried
Age: 15
Occupation: Porn star... I mean Student
Sex: Yes please! (Sorry that's so old) Male
Location: Hamilton........ Ontario.......... Canada (Lance Storm Reference)
Hair Color: Brownish brown
Eye Color: Brownish brown
Weight: Uh, I don't own a scale, seriously!
Height: 6'0"
Nationality: Canadian
Astrological sign: Cancer (The Crab)

Fusion Comix Related Questions:
Question: Describe what you do and what you have done for Fusion Comix.
Jesse: Alot. Basically I'm a staff writer (I guess). I just write a whole bunch of stuff and do alot of talking! I've written a bunch of reviews, (many of which you haven't seen yet) including, Deadpool, Iron Man, JLA, Marvel Knights, SpiderMan, and X-Men. I've also written some other stuff like The Dr. Laura Special. I also run The Fusion Community which includes The Newsboard and Updates Board. I used to work alot on the Club but that's been scaled back. I also do the Newsletter but that's currently on Hiatus. I just do alot of work whenever I get the time (which isn't often)!

Question: Why did you decide to join up with Fusion Comix and delete your comic book site?
Jesse: Well basically I gave up R&R (Rants And Reviews) just because I didn't have the time or will to do it when I wanted and give it my all. I loved doing it, not just so much, I just enjoy the writing way more than the HTML. It just became too much to handle. I still wanted to work at a comic book site. I'd been talking to Leanne about it for awhile before that and we just basically worked it out so that I would work at Fusion, simple as that.

Question: What is your favorite part of Fusion Comix?
Jesse: Ah this is tough. I like talking and ranting in the various boards. I like the satisfaction of seeing my writing up. Probably my favorite work of my own is The Dr. Laura Special. It just allowed me to get really creative and I just think it worked out really well. There's just so much to like here at Fusion Comix.

Question: What is your least favorite part of Fusion Comix?
Jesse: Well, probably Leanne, no I'm just kidding. Probably not being able to work on it as much as I would like. I just get more busy and busy every week! Also knowing that Leanne has my work ready to go and it's not up. I just want to be able to see it up there! I understand that Leanne's busy so it's allright!

Question: Where does your nickname "Augie 680" come from?
Jesse: Well Augie is for my dog's name. He's named after the old school cartoon dog Augie Dogie! The 680 has no real meaning though. When I got a hotmail account I had to add a number, so I added that one!

Question: When did you get your first computer?
Jesse: Two years this June. I haven't had a computer for that long. I got this one almost 2 years ago and I've still got it! I’ve caught on pretty quick I think!

Question: What programs do you know how to use?
Jesse: Too many. Here's a short list: Word, PowerPoint, Pascal, Netscape Composer and all the other Netscape stuff. Almost every Microsoft one as well and tons of Web Chats - ICQ, MSN, AOL, and much more! I use a lot on a daily basis at home and at school! That's just some of them!

Question: What was your first comic book?
Jesse: Well probably an Archie Digest years ago but the one that I really got into and started me on a trail to comic geekdom has to be an Uncanny X-Men. My Uncle has like every issue and I used to go to his house and read them, then borrow them and never give them back! An Ex-Friend of mine used to read them and he lent me some so my Uncle and my Ex-Friend really got me hooked on comics.

Question: What's your most valuable comic book?
Jesse: Right now it's probably Ultimate SpiderMan 1(b)! That sucker's going for like 90 bucks! But that's just money wise. The comics that I treasure the most are definately my Deadpools! I just keep them seperate from the rest and cherish them the most. I'm on a quest to get all the issues. I only need about 10 more! Any comic store I go to the first thing I look for are Deadpools I don’t have!

Question: What's your favorite comic book character?
Jesse: Leanne do you even need to ask? We all know it's The Merc with a Mouth, Deadpool! There's just something that I really like about The Pool Man. He just breaks down all the typical Superhero barriers. The Joe Kelly issues of his book are masterpieces. Also the humor. There isn’t a funnier book on the stands today for my money!

Question: What's your favorite comic book creator?
Jesse: Writer - This fluctuates a bit. Usually it's what I read last. I really like Scott Lobdell's and Joe Kelly’s stuff. But I just read Batman: The Dark Knight Returns TBP, and it's amazing, so I'll say Frank Miller right now. I'm not a huge fan of his art, but his writing is wicked! Artist- Ian Churchill: The Coven and his Cable issues were simply amazing. And starting this April he's on Uncanny X-Men, so I'll have to start buying that again.

Question: How did you "meet" Leanne and what's you're relationship with her?
Jesse: As I remember, Leanne applied for the award at my original Comic Book Site, Comics & Stuff, and we started sending E-Mails back and forth. That eventually led to my job at Fusion Comix. We used to talk about once a week but were both so busy know it's like once a month! And despite what the British Tabloids say, me and Leanne are just friends! lol! Were friends and in a sense she's my boss, I send in all my stuff to her don't I? Just friends really!

Question: How did you learn to create web sites?
Jesse: When I got my computer my best friend came over and showed me the ropes of it. We eventually got to Netscape Composer and he showed me how to build sites, how to upload them and how to use them! He showed me how to get there, and know I’m better at it than he his! I’m a very quick learner!

Question: What is your favorite superhero movie?
Jesse: Hmm Mystery Men was good, X-Men was great, so was the original Batman. But Blade is just one of the coolest movies ever, . But I'm still waiting for Deadpool: The Movie!

Question: Who would win a fight between Gladiator and Superman?
Jesse: Wait which Gladiator we talking about? The Marvel Comics Gladiator? Or The Movie Gladiator, Maximus? Either way it's Supes! He’s got the powers man!

Question: Did you ever own a pair of underoos? If so, what kind?
Jesse: Nice question. Probably when I was younger, I’d have to ask my parents. But I can honestly say that I don’t own a pair right now! I just bought a really cool Superman Golf Shirt though!

Question: Who do you think would do better on Survivor, Spidey or Wolverine?
Jesse: Wolverine, no doubt. He's gritty, he can hunt food, plus whose going to want to vote him off when he's got those claws pointed at you?

Serious Questions:
Question: In your opinion, what is the best part about being a Canadian?
Jesse:This is something I didn’t expect, but to answer. Everything! The fact we have the best hockey players and comedians, how clean it is (compared to America), it’s a lot more friendly here. I’m just proud to be Canadian. Being Canadian is just cool, because where ever you go (outside of USA and Canada) they like you better if your Canadian than Americans!

Question: What would you do if you could not fail?
Jesse: Probably pick a fight with some guys I’m not particularly fond of. I’d just be like, Hey, you guys are asses! Then I’d kick their asses! I don’t really know, but picking a fight would be up there!

Question: What would you do if money was not a concern in your life?
Jesse: Do whatever I wanted. I’d buy a lot ( I mean a lot) of comics, buy a huge Mansion, buy some companies. Mainly just go on one helluva kickass shopping spree!

Question: How could you make a better world for yourself and others?
Jesse: I’d probably wipe out homelessness. It’s just really bugs me to see it. I don’t know what it is (probably the whole sadness factor of it) but I just would totally wipe that out and make sure everyone had a job, a house and of course comics!

Question: How would you like the world to be?
Jesse: A bit nicer, there are a lot of jackasses out there! I’d make people be nicer and not so many damn criminals!

Question: What would you regret not having done if your life was ending?
Jesse: If my life was ending right now? Probably never getting to really experience living on my own. Being by myself, at my own place. Oh and the sex as well. LOL

Question: If you were the Prime Minister of Canada, what would be the first order of business?
Jesse: Ensure that no Hockey team ever leaves Canada again. They would be here for life, I’d also try cut back some of the political BS!

Personal Questions:
Question: What kinds of things do you do when you are away from Fusion Comix?
Jesse: I play a lot of hockey. I play Ice Hockey about 2-3 times a week and I play road hockey like 2-3 times a week too. I watch a lot of TV, mainly wrestling, along with a bunch of sitcoms and such. I attend school daily (duh!) and doing homework takes up a lot of time. I also do a lot of other Internet work on various sites. I run a Wrestling Multimedia Site called EWM which takes up a lot of time. I also write a column at my Online Hockey League, called the UHL Insider which I do weekly.

Question: Tell us about your best friend.
Jesse: Uh well I have a lot of good friends, I don’t know which one I could call my best friend. It just wouldn’t be fair to single out one of them over the others. I have a lot of friends and were all buddies. My friends are just guys that like to play sports (most of them), watch TV, and play Video Games. We just have a lot of fun all the time.

Question: Do you have any brothers or sisters?
Jesse: One brother, I don’t really want to say anything more than that.

Question: I know you play hockey. What other sports do you play and why?
Jesse: Well I play a lot of sports, only hockey in a league right now! I play Baseball, Football, Soccer, Golf, Basketball, Ping Pong and tons of others.

Question: Do you have any piercings or tattoos?
Jesse: Hell No! Not a big fan of needles...

Question: Do you have any pets?
Jesse: Yes one dog, that’s it. I not a big animal guy, but my dog’s the best!

Question: Have you ever been to jail or caught doing something illegal?
Jesse: Nah, I’m a peace loving guy. I’ve done some semi-illegal stuff, but nothing major!

Question: Do you have trouble saving money?
Jesse: No when I get money I usually save half and then spend the other half. On what? Usually comics, lol!

Question: What kinds of clothes do you usually wear?
Jesse: Clothes??? What clothes? Just kidding! Uh, baggy stuff, pants, T-Shirts, Golf Shirts. The usual hip teenager clothes!

Question: Do you like to talk on the phone?
Jesse: Not really, I prefer to do most of my talking in person or on the net’. All my buds have The net’ so we chat on ICQ a lot!

Question: Are you a slob or a neat freak?
Jesse: A little bit from column A, a little bit from column B! No, I’m a slob when it comes to my room, but I eat and act like a neat freak basically!

Question: Have you ever gone on a blind date?
Jesse: Uh, Can’t say that I have!

Question: Do you travel and if so where did you go?
Jesse: I’ve been to California a couple times, Florida a couple times too! I’ve never been to any other province, I’ve stayed in Ontario, just really California and Florida!

Question: What is your pet peeve(s)?
Jesse: Stupid people. I have so many pet peeves, but basically they all fall under the category of Stupid People doing Stupid things. I just can’t stand those damn MOFO’s!

Question: What cheeses you off the most about people?
Jesse: Like I said, stupidity!

Question: You mentioned you didn't like rap music? Why?
Jesse: Because it’s not music. They just talk to prerecorded stuff on records. It is not good, just some guy up there talking and swearing and going on and on. I hate it with a passion!

Question: What are you bad at? Eq) writing dancing gardening...
Jesse: Writing? What you saying my writing sucks??? Lol It’d have to be singing, ugh, I will never be a singer that’s for sure. Its Brutal with a capital B!

Question: What do you love about yourself?
Jesse: Uh, everything??

Question: What did you love when you were a child?
Jesse: TMNT action figures! Those were the best, Bring back the Turtles!

Question: When you were young what did you want to be when you grew up?
Jesse: A baseball player, I have since realized how boring baseball really is.

Question: What is your prized posession?
Jesse: Hmmm, probably my Deadpool Comical books! Deadpool is the man!

Question: Have you ever had an operation?
Jesse: I had my tonsil and adenoids out in Grade 4.

Question: Do you have a girlfriend? If not, why?
Jesse: No girlfriend, just haven’t found one yet.

Question: Do you think you'll get married one day and have kids?
Jesse: I’d like to!

Spiritual And Ethical Questions:
Question: Who inspires you in your daily life?
Jesse: People, my family, friends, and celebrities. They all inspire me in various different ways.

Question: What's your general philosphy (outlook) on life?
Jesse: Just be happy. People just get waaaaaaaaayyyyy to serious about some things, they just need to mellow out, be happy man!

Question: If you caught your friend cheating on his fiancee what would tell her about it?
Jesse: Uh, ok. Sure, she deserves it.

Question: If you had a friend who was dating a terminally ill woman, and he didn't know about her illness, would you tell him?
Jesse: Man, this is different. Sure he has the right to know.

Question: Do you believe in extraterrestials (life on other planets)?
Jesse: Yes, I certainly do. I haven’t met any……..yet! But their out there just watching us…………….AHHHHHHH!

Question: Do you believe in reincarnation (life after death)?
Jesse: Yes, when I be reincarnated I want to be Grizzly Bear. Just cause they REEK OF AWESOMENESS!

Question: When you dream, do you dream in color or black and white?
Jesse: Both, sometimes at the same time.

Question: Did you ever take the purity test? If so, what's your score?
Jesse: Nope, no clue what it is.

Fun Questions:
Question: What is the strangest thing you currently own?
Jesse: Uhm, lots of action figures and comic books. It may not seem that strange, but for a guy my age to have as many as I do. That’s pretty messed up!

Question: If you could be a female for a day what would you do?
Jesse: I really don’t think I can answer that on this site! LOL

Question: If you could spend time with anyone, living or dead, who would it be?
Jesse: Stan Lee or Wayne Gretzky, it would be such an honor to meet either of them. Gretzky is the best player and Stan Lee just rules.

Question: What is your favorite kind of medication?
Jesse: The kind that makes me feel ALL sleepy!

Question: Which television program do you hate the most?
Jesse: Martha Stewart, I do not like her, the crazy woman.

Question: If someone dared you to shave your head would you?
Jesse: Just on a dare? Hell no, well depends if money is involved.

Question: Did you smoke the crack Brendan emailed you?
Jesse: Soon as I got it.

Question: What is your mission?
Jesse: To kill Superman!

Question: What do you think of J-LO? (Jennifer Lopez)
Jesse: I’ll let Sir Mix-A-Lot answer for me, “I like Big BUTTS I cannot lie!” LOL

Question: Do you watch Star Trek?
Jesse: No sir.

Question: Do you play games? If so, which games are they and why do you like them?
Jesse: PSX, N64, PC, board I play them all. I like action/adventure games and wrestling games for all my systems.

Question: Have you ever met a celebrity and if so who?
Jesse: Not really, I saw Harry Anderson at the airport once. (Leanne's note: Harry Anderson played the judge on "Night Court").

Question: Have you ever been abducted by aliens?
Jesse: Can’t remember……………… MUST KILL ALL WHO OPPOSE THE ALIENS>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Question: Are the rumors true that Dr. Laura is carrying your love child?
Jesse: Nope, The British tabloids are wrong again.

Favorites
Question: What is your favorite web site(s)? (Not including Fusion Comix)
Jesse: Well besides EWM (shameless plugs totally reek of awesomeness), I really like IGN.com The site basically has everything, Wrestling, Comics, Movies, and Games. Plus they have a really sweet message board system that I love to talk on. It’s just a really fun, large, great site! It should be seen by all! {NOTE: MY site EWM has been closed down since I wrote this}

Question:: What are your favorite things to do online?
Jesse: I chat with a lot of my friends on MSN and ICQ. I like to check out all my favorite sites, including Comics, Wrestling and much more. I also spend a lot of time writing and web designing for my various web sites. Really whenever I’m on the PC, I’m on the net’, I just do a lot of things at once. I chat, Work, and browse all at the same time!

Question: Favorite book(s)?
Jesse: Since this is for a comics site, I won’t mention the comics books. I really enjoy any Wrestling books, Like Have A Nice Day, and Christmas Chaos. I really like anything by the great David Eddings, he writes really good fantasy stories. I like to read about sports figures, especially hockey and things like that. But mainly fantasy or adventure stuff, but Mystery books are great too.

Question: Favorite quote(s)?
Jesse: “We’re all insane, just some of us our better at it than others” – Deadpool “Oh my God, I’ve never seen so many dead hookers in my life!” followed by “Lord Knows I have!”- From The movie Dirty Work “Remember kids, even so called Good crack isn’t good for you!”- That’s all me! “Ridiculous” – From Dirty Work

Question What's your favorite snack?
Jesse: Too many to list, but probably my absolute favorite has to be any form of gummies. I just love chewy things, but not necessarily gummies. They just rule!

Question: What's your favorite holiday?
Jesse: I like them all but I’ll have to go with Christmas. Not necessarily for the gifts or whatever, but it’s just such a wonderful atmosphere and time. It’s just a whole lot of fun. Halloween is great too, fun to scare kids!

Question: Who is your favorite celebrity and why?
Jesse: I don’t really know, I think Kevin Smith is really cool and makes great movies. But I’ll go with Conan O’Brien, his TV show is the best thing on TV. He’s freaking hilarious.

Question: Favorite color?
Jesse: Blue- preferably the darker shades.

Question: Favorite martial art?
Jesse: Uh, never taken one, but I’ll say Judo cause it sounds funny!

Question: What is your favorite soft drink?
Jesse: Coke Cola by far. Pepsi is good but Coke is supreme!

Question: Favorite South Park episode?
Jesse: I don’t really get to watch SP anymore, but The Movie was the best, but if I have to decide I’ll go with KoRn’s Groovy Pirate Mystery!

Question: What is your favorite kind of doughnut?
Jesse: Double Chocolate from Tim Horton’s. Always got time for Tim Horton’s!

Question: What's your favorite TV program?
Jesse: As I’ve said earlier, Late Night with Conan O’Brien. It’s just so original and funny, it’s freaking hilarious. Nothing is funnier on TV, I love it! Conan is hilarious, The Masturbating Bear, Pimpbot 5000, and all the other characters and skits rule!

Question: If you had to eat one food for the rest of your life what would it be?
Jesse: Probably Cheeseburgers. When I go away this is basically all I eat, lol! I just love chesseburgers, but only if they’re done right!

Question: Who is your favorite wrestler and why?
Jesse: The Undertaker! I’ve always liked the more mystical wrestlers, and he was always the best. Plus he been around for a long time and he can still wrestle like a young guy. He’s been around through it all, during the Hogan years, the crap years, and he’s still around fighting with HHH, Austin, The Rock, all those guys! He simply cannot be beat. I liked his Deadman gimmick way better than his current one!

Question: Which do you like better WCW or WWF and why?
Jesse: As of writing this The WWF now owns WCW, so I guess it doesn’t matter. Even if they hadn’t I would have said WWF. I liked them better, even when WCW was better!

Question: If you were on a desert island and you could only pick one book to bring with you what would it be?
Jesse: Book? Uh, since I can only pick one I’ll go with “Have A Nice Day” By Mick Foley. It’s the coolest, the longest and the best of the books I’ve read. If it was a series I’d pick one of David Edding’s series’ they are the coolest fantasy books ever!

Choose your favorite in each pair:
Question: King Kong or Godzilla?
Jesse: Godzilla, he had better powers. King Kong was just a big Gorilla (which is cool, but not better)!

Question: Xena or Buffy?
Jesse: Buffy, I don’t watch either but Buffy’s hotter!

Question: Muffins or carrots?
Jesse: What the hell? These two don’t go together very much! But I’ll say Muffins!

Question: Dr. Laura or Death?
Jesse: Isn’t it the same thing?

Question: "plain looking and popular" or "good looking and lonely"?
Jesse: Plain Looking and Popular. Because you won’t be gorgeous but you’ll have friends who will like you!

Question: "lucky charms" or "pop tarts"?
Jesse: Uh Pop Tarts. But only the Smores One!

Question: Internet or television?
Jesse: Ohhhhhh, this is the toughest one yet. But I watch them can do both at the same time, so I guess it means I use the TV more. So TV!

Question: Metallica or Korn?
Jesse: Korn, Metallica are money-grubbing old men who don’t like the fans and obviously want to be hated! But give me Blink 182 over these guys anyday of the week!

Question: Dogs or cats?
Jesse: Dogs!

Question: Relic Hunter or Lara Croft?
Jesse: Neither. I don’t play Tomb Raider and don’t watch Relic Hunter!

Question: Boxers or briefs?
Jesse: Neither! (Man that is so not original!)

Question: Rich or famous?
Jesse: Rich, because you can pay your way to being famous!

Conclusion:
Question: What was your favorite question in this interview?
Jesse: What do you think of J-LO? (Jennifer Lopez). Funny stuff, didn’t expect it at all.

Question: Thank you for telling us about yourself. In conclusion, is there anything you would like to add that we haven't asked you in this interview?
Jesse: Yes. You didn’t ask about what music I like. I really wanted to answer that one so here I go: I like a lot of Punk stuff like Goldfinger, Sum41, Gob, Blink 182 and the like. I also like a lot of rock: Foo Fighters, Our Lady Peace, and Mathew Good Band! I hate Pop: NSYCH, BSB, Brittany, Aquilera, and O-Town. I really hate Rap: Snoop, Eminem, and the like.

Any additional questions you may have can be answered from Jesse himself. Email him at:augie680@hotmail.com