7 Questions for Criminal No. 1

Video interview

Interviewed by Maksim.

• Interview with Criminal No. 1 

Text interview

00:28

Andrey, tell us about your development in pickup, how you got into the game, and even managed to write a book?

I started out in network marketing, and at some point you run out of contacts there. I decided to build up more contacts and learn cold approaches. Soon I heard there were these "pickup artists" who met girls on the street and got their phone numbers. I joined the Perm pickup crowd expecting them to show me something interesting, but I didn't learn anything new, so I decided to take matters into my own hands.

Six months later I got serious about it and started organizing my own pickup meetups, and within a year I was already working as a personal coach. The next step was moving online. At first I wrote articles, and over time they piled up, so I decided to publish a book. I gathered all my material, added things that hadn't appeared anywhere before, and that's how the book Dirty Pickup came together.

You found your footing in just a year. That's really impressive. What helped you progress so quickly?

I think network marketing did. You're constantly pushing past your limits there. Old acquaintances, old connections. You call people you haven't spoken to in ages, rebuild forgotten ties, invite them to meetings, get them interested.

03:28

Andrey, tell me, how do you deal with approach anxiety? You see a beautiful girl and you're afraid to go up to her. I think a lot of guys would really want to hear your take on this.

I never had that fear. It's not fear you need to fight, it's bad technique and wrong knowledge. If you already know how to behave, then there won't be any fear. When you see a girl, you should have a ready-made template in mind, so you instantly know what to say without overthinking or doubting yourself.

05:59

What advice would you give to beginners who are just getting into pickup?

Read Dirty Pickup and use the right methods, and of course work on improving your appearance.

How important is appearance in pickup? Some people don't take that advice seriously.

No coach will tell you looks come first. Improving yourself also takes money. Put together a decent wardrobe.

And you've already paid for a training course, so if they tell you to work on your clothes, you'd be better off spending that money on some decent outfits instead of going to the training. That's why a lot of coaches keep quiet and don't give away everything right away. Coaches always leave something out so people will sign up for the next training.

09:08

Are there any specific rules in marriage if you want to live happily ever after?

The main rule is: you're the boss, and your wife is the secretary. You plan life ahead. The secretary handles the small tasks. You develop projects, give her money, and she carries things out, while also organizing the children's activities.

If women with feminist views were listening to you right now, they'd send you straight to the stake.

They need to be trained. Start with little errands: "Give me your phone, I need to make a call." Then you get bolder: "Top up my phone." Then: "Clear the table, wash the dishes." Then if she's coming over, you ask: "Pick up some beer and bread on the way." That's how you gradually get her used to being the secretary. Because if you don't train a girl, she'll start training you.

11:59

What was the hardest part for you in the game, both in terms of time and learning, and how did you deal with it?

I was always afraid the girl would bail. You use different tricks and still worry. So I set myself a goal: in one week, go on as many dates as possible, one per day, and bring them home. Some girls flaked, well, whatever, no big deal. Deception works for getting them back to your place, and you should use it.

13:09

Why did you decide to settle on the fast model? Does it really save that much time, considering the time it takes to find an available target?

With "fast" game, meaning the quickest possible seduction, you save time by testing during the conversation: you gesture and sort of "accidentally" touch her. If she doesn't push you away, you keep escalating and then lead her back to your place.

Socially acceptable touches. The idea that while you're gesturing you accidentally make contact, and touch matters a lot. One person's touch feels nice, another person's feels unpleasant. You can tell a lot from the reaction.

Exactly. Keep the conversation flowing, talk actively, and if you can't talk well, learn. Tell some story, gesture a lot, and touch her while you're doing it, watching how she reacts. If she doesn't pull away and reacts normally, that means she sees you as a sexual partner.

16:04

Is the thing about three hundred women true? How do you get that many lays, and over what period of time?

Nah, that's bullshit, of course. If I said a hundred, it'd sound too low; if I said a thousand, nobody would believe it, it'd sound like an obvious lie. So I thought, if I say three hundred, people will believe it. But really, two girls a week is normal. I had a job too, after all. The best time is Friday and Saturday. You can collect phone numbers all week and then call them up. Two girls a week is realistic if you make that your goal.

Additional questions:

17:30

How should you properly qualify yourself and the girl for seduction?

Remind me what qualification is again)

Honestly, I don't know :D Next question.

17:46

All right, moving on. How do you spark interest in conversation, besides just pawing at her?

Through voice, visuals, and touch. Your looks, your conversation, your physical contact.

What kind of guys do girls go for more: skinny, fat, average? Obviously you should work out and take care of yourself. What kind of guys do they like most?

They don't like fat guys, obviously. Average or slightly skinny guys do better. Skinny guys are fine too, but if you're fat, lose weight.

19:22

Next question: "How do you give a girl more comfort in conversation?"

Comfort should always be there. You don't need to tease a girl all the time. The interaction should feel comfortable from the moment you meet all the way to seduction. Earn respect, that's important. Rapport means successful communication and trust, but also respect: speak positively, don't interrupt, don't needle her. That's it, and you're the guy of her dreams.

That sounds like you're contradicting yourself. Does that mean you need to be well-mannered?

No, you can act up a little for fun, especially with younger girls, but the main thing is that they respect you. You're the boss, so play your role well.

Thanks, Andrey, for the conversation. I think it was useful for a lot of people!