GEORGE WAYNE, publisher and editor of R.O.M.E. magazine, gossip columnist for PAPER and contributor to the likes of Vogue, Tattler and Exposure magazines is currently working on his first book, a juicy tidbit revealing even juicier facts on the famous. "I never listen to people who say society shouldn't crave money. I've never followed the pauper principle and I never will... Who do I pay homage to...? Well I've always admired Andre Leon Tally, but she has quite a few faults, as I've found out since we've become friends. I mean they are not as big as the San Andreas but they are there nonetheless and I totally live for the presence, style and resilience of Margaret Thatcher and Benazir Bhutto." This native Jamaican/Sagitarian when not socially whirling, can be spotted indulging in a few of his favorite pastimes such as browsing magazine shops, David's peanut butter cookies, visiting the World Financial Center or Sunday walks on Hudson Street. His ultimate dream?... "is for R.O.M.E. to lead the magazine revolution as we twist into the next century." Go get ’em girl.
— Erich Conrad, "Hot Shot," OutWeek Magazine No. 14, September 24, 1989, p. 82. Photo by Lizzerd Souffle.