Michael Sherrin began his career in self-promotion when he started an online comic book club at age ten. He learned web design to provide infrequent updates to his non-existent readers, creating dozens of comic book websites. As a result, Michael did not have sex until college. Michael attended Emerson College, graduating with a degree in magazine writing in 2006. He has worked as a web developer for several media companies and start-ups including Boston.com, Smart Bargains, Blue Egg, and Gather Inc.

Michael is attending the University of Chicago studying for a masters in new media studies, thinking a graduate degree will help him find one of the four jobs left in the economy. Michael wears his geek title as a badge of his individuality, creativity, and virginity, proud of his uncontrolled collecting and non-stop internet usage. Michael Sherrin has published more than 100 articles in moderately read publications like Boston.com, Out Magazine, and Wizard Magazine. Sometimes he was even paid for his work. Michael write Prodigeek, his blog on geek culture and tech issues, for free, but hopes to sell-out someday. Maybe then he can get a date.