Best of Montreal Readers' Poll 2001

>> Compiled by Mark Slutsky with assistance from Sharon Lax, Siobhàn O'Connor and Daniel Perlmutter

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Most popular category in which to vote "me"

1. Most desirable man
2. Best-dressed Montrealer
3. Best replacement mayor
4. Closest to sainthood/Closest to hell
In a stunning display of bravado, dozens of Best of Montreal respondents shed all false modesty and proclaimed themselves the very finest in a number of categories.
Honourable me mentions: Best escort * Best internet service provider * Best busker * Wickedest guitar player * Best actress * Best local author * Best fashion designer * Most prominent scenester * Most desirable woman * Best weirdo * Tackiest personality * Best politican * Best dressed Montrealer * Best radio host * Best-kept secret * Best bartender * Best drag queen

>> Ballot-box stuffers

Every year, eager readers send in their thoughtful Best of Montreal picks. However, it's an unfortunate reality that some sorry souls attempt to unfairly weigh the results in their own favour by sending in hundreds of identical ballots. Although the stuffers can occasionally show a dastardly cunning, most of the time these fakers are embarrasingly obvious, such as the fellow who repeatedly voted for himself, each time under his own name. Mirror readers can be assured that all illegitimate ballots were destroyed with extreme prejudice. And we thank those who took the time to give us their genuine opinion.

>> Corrections

Though the dedicated Best of Montreal staff have done their utmost to ensure absolute accuracy, it is possible that a few errors may have slipped through. If you detect an error, please let us know by fax (393-3173), email (listings@mtl-mirror.com) or through the post (400 McGill, Mtl, QC H2Y 2G1). The deadline for corrections is Friday, May 11, and they'll be printed in the May 17 issue.