Michael V. Smith is a Canadian novelist, poet and filmmaker, originally from Cornwall, Ontario and now living in Kelowna, British Columbia. His debut novel, Cumberland, was nominated for the Books in Canada First Novel Award in 2002. He has also been a nominee for the Journey Prize and the inaugural winner of the Dayne Ogilvie Prize, and has published two books of poetry, What You Can't Have and Body of Text, and a memoir, My Body Is Yours.Smith, openly gay, is a graduate of the University of British Columbia's Creative Writing program. He has also made a number of short films, several of which have garnered awards from the Inside Out Film and Video Festival in Toronto, Ontario. He teaches at the University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus in the interdisciplinary Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies.
He served on the jury of the 2012 Dayne Ogilvie Prize, selecting Amber Dawn as that year's winner.
Smith also formerly performed as a drag queen, under the stage name Miss Cookie LaWhore.
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Some of their strengths
Michael V. Smith has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Generous, Optimistic, Charismatic, Brave, Energetic, Passionate, and Analytical.
Independent and Brave
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Michael V. Smith is someone who is an independent, brave, and honest person who approaches life with energy, intuition, passion, and generosity. A person who seems to identify with family, heritage and ancestry.
Warm and Caring
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Michael V. Smith well know them as someone who can be warm, caring, and compassionate, like a lamp or torch.
Optimistic and Frank
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Michael V. Smith as someone who is optimistic, principled, adventurous, and direct.
A person who isn't shy about expressing their opinions, loves competition, loves learning things themself, who is known for being inventive and original, and who loves being surrounded by friends and loved ones.
Charismatic and Playful
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Michael V. Smith is someone who is used to being the center of attention, and who has a playful approach to dealing with life.
They are also someone who is calm, comforting, and stable, and who loves stability and being a good friend and loyal partner.
Independent and Dynamic
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Michael V. Smith tends to be someone who is independent, dynamic, and courageous. Who can be positive, energetic, self-reliant, and adventurous, and who can make friends easily.
Some of Michael V. Smith's challenges
While Michael V. Smith has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Michael V. Smith can be Pleasure-seeking, Short-tempered, Impulsive, Rebellious, Emotionally Distant, Suspicious, and Stubborn.
Short-tempered and Impulsive
One of Michael V. Smith's key challenges is that they are someone who can come across as short-tempered and impulsive.
Michael V. Smith must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive.
Pushy and Restless
Michael V. Smith is someone who can be arrogant and bossy, who can have difficulty concentrating and focusing, be unable to separate emotions from business decisions, and who can engage in excessive spending in support of an expensive lifestyle and habits.
Aggressive and Domineering
Finally, Michael V. Smith also can be aggressive, impatient, impulsive, and short-tempered.
