When Robert Semple, host of The Bodega Monthly Reading Series at Bushwick’s The Bodega wine bar, talks about his performers or discusses how he puts the show together each month, you might mistake him for a smooth talking agent raving about the next big thing. Semple, who grew up in Long Island, speaks quickly, with punch lines and passion, all while looking you straight in the eye with bursting enthusiasm the entire time. He is charismatic and he truly believes in his performers. Each one is a rock star in his eyes, and he treats them like his prized superstars offering them praise, support, advice and constructive criticism.