|
Proust Questionnaire
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
What is your greatest fear? Which historical figure do you most identify with? Which living person do you most admire? What is your greatest extravagance? What do you dislike most about your appearance? Which living person do you most despise? What is your greatest regret? What or who is the greatest love of your life? When and where were you happiest? Which talent would you most like to have? What is your current state of mind? If you could change one thing about your family, what would it be? If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be? What is your most treasured possession? What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? What is the quality you most like in a man? What is the quality you most like in a woman? What do you most value in your friends? Who are your favorite writers? Who are your heroes in real life? What are your favorite names? How would you like to die? What is your motto? |
What is your idea of perfect happiness? No job, secure money and travelling in Europe.
What is your greatest fear? Heights (!!!!) Which historical figure do you most identify with? Edward II or Hadrian Which living person do you most admire? Jimmy Carter What is your greatest extravagance? Don't have one yet What do you dislike most about your appearance? My chin and jawline Which living person do you most despise? George W. Bush What is your greatest regret? Succumbing to a nervous breakdown What or who is the greatest love of your life? Geoffrey Alan Addison When and where were you happiest? When I discovered clarity in therapy. Which talent would you most like to have? To be able to draw and paint. What is your current state of mind? Hopefullness clouded with job stress. If you could change one thing about your family, what would it be? My parents would not have gotten divorced. If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be? A gay, bon vivant, born in old money Europe. What is your most treasured possession? Cinnamon Champagne Bubbles What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? The black hole depression of my aforementioned nervous breakdown. What is the quality you most like in a man? Inner strength and security What is the quality you most like in a woman? Classiness What do you most value in your friends? Unconditional love Who are your favorite writers? Terry Goodkind, Tolkien, some Stephen King Who are your heroes in real life? Al Franken, Randi Rhodes and Henry Waxman What are your favorite names? Maleficent, Chthon and Methusaleh How would you like to die? Drugged up to high heaven. What is your motto? Fukc that ****! |
What is your idea of perfect happiness?I just can't come up w/ an answer to that one. Uh-oh
What is your greatest fear? Being buried alive Which historical figure do you most identify with? Mmmm, identify...dunno, HUGELY admired...Anwar & Jamila Sadat. Which living person do you most admire? Stevie. I mean any leader, writer or scholar that I really admire and have learned from are deceased What is your greatest extravagance? It's become my uber traveling to see SN! What do you dislike most about your appearance? One shmooshy eye Which living person do you most despise? WAY too many to narrow it down to one. What is your greatest regret? I've made a LOT of errors in my time, but I can't regret a one, cause how else would I be who I am today? What or who is the greatest love of your life? My husband. "He who puts up w/ mad ass amounts of drama." When and where were you happiest? Again, too many instances, but I have to say, NO BS, that the trip to LV to see SN & meeting many of the Ledgies was an AMAZING time, that continues to make me smile. Good music, friends and booze after each show. HA! Which talent would you most like to have? I love to dance, pursuing it would have rocked! What is your current state of mind? Mostly harmonious. If you could change one thing about your family, what would it be? There would be more of us. If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be? A well pampered house cat would be cool. What is your most treasured possession? My imagination. What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? Lack of hope and no desire to rise above an issue that MUST be dealt with What is the quality you most like in a man? Chivalry What is the quality you most like in a woman? Brassiness What do you most value in your friends? Honesty & a great sense of humor Who are your favorite writers? Margaret Atwood, Anais Nin, Georges Bataille, Neil Gamon, Piers Anthony & Dean Koontz Who are your heroes in real life? My music trio. Stevie, Sioux and Dan. Really my inspirations. What are your favorite names? Tristan, Nabil, Navare, Sahara, Isoboe, Anais, Anastasia How would you like to die? Not planning on it! What is your motto? "Unfrigginbelievable!" |
What is your idea of perfect happiness? Lying alone in my cozy apartment (which I don't currently have) listening to my Billie Holiday CDs. Preferably with the lights very low.
What is your greatest fear? Fire. Or contracting a debilitating disease. Which historical figure do you most identify with? I dunno about historical figures, but I always felt like I could relate to the Bee Girl from that Blind Melon video. Which living person do you most admire? I hate people. What is your greatest extravagance? I don't really make enough money to be extravagant. I spend more money on food than I'd like. What do you dislike most about your appearance? My weight. I need to lose at least 20 lbs. Which living person do you most despise? If I had to pick just one, I'd say my ex-roommate, Paul. Or that bastard car salesman. What is your greatest regret? Gosh, I have several. I guess I most regret being such a complete basketcase in high school and nearly flunking out...I had an opportunity to make something of myself that I'll never have again. What or who is the greatest love of your life? When I find anything that even approaches this, I'll let you know. When and where were you happiest? I don't think I've ever been all that happy, so I can't really answer this. Which talent would you most like to have? Oh, I'd love to be able to sing. :D What is your current state of mind? Hmm...a little restless, anxious. If you could change one thing about your family, what would it be? Scrap the whole bunch and start over. :lol: If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be? A hummingbird. They're fascinating creatures. And they only live for about 5 years, so if I didn't like it, I wouldn't have to be one for very long. What is your most treasured possession? I don't really have any treasured possessions. If I had to pick something, I'd say my rather large CD collection, but if I lost them...I think I'd get over it pretty quickly. What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? I've had a lot of these, it's hard to pick just one. They all feel the same. What is the quality you most like in a man? At this point, I'd just like to meet somebody who doesn't make me want to back over them with my car. What is the quality you most like in a woman? See above. What do you most value in your friends? Loyalty. Who are your favorite writers? This is hard, because I don't read fiction. Who are your heroes in real life? Shakyamuni Buddha. What are your favorite names? Henry, James, Rosemary, Eleanor. How would you like to die? In my sleep, so I'd never know what hit me. What is your motto?Manana (does anyone know how to make that little thing over the n?). |
What is your idea of perfect happiness? I've never heard of such a thing.
What is your greatest fear? It's a toss-up between needles and Republican "values." Which historical figure do you most identify with? No one. The question is too presumptuous. Which living person do you most admire? My mother for what she accomplished with so little. What is your greatest extravagance? Speaking my mind. What do you dislike most about your appearance? My lips. They're too puffy. Which living person do you most despise? The President of the United States, Dick Cheney. What is your greatest regret? Allowing depression to take hold years ago. What or who is the greatest love of your life? Ben Fillian. When and where were you happiest? Here and now. Which talent would you most like to have? Drawing portraits. What is your current state of mind? Bouncy. If you could change one thing about your family, what would it be? My blood relation to 2/3rds of them. If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be? A microfilm of Shrub's real National Guard records. What is your most treasured possession? A small photo of my grandmother. My sense of humor, too. What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? Dwelling on bad things that happened in the past instead of shrugging them off. You can't change any of it, so get over it. What is the quality you most like in a man? A fun sense of humor. What is the quality you most like in a woman? The same. What do you most value in your friends? Understanding and dependability. Who are your favorite writers? Saul Bellow, J.G. Ballard, Virginia Woolf, and Jane Hamilton. Who are your heroes in real life? Dennis Kucinich and Dian Fossey. What are your favorite names? Calista, Jude, Jensen, Douglas, and Samantha. How would you like to die? Peacefully in my sleep. If that doesn't work out, I'd like to die in public with tons of people around to fuss over me. What is your motto? Fukc 'em if they can't take a joke. |
Hmmm...
What is your idea of perfect happiness? Not happy...
What is your greatest fear? Dying alone... Which historical figure do you most identify with? Satan :lol: Which living person do you most admire? None... What is your greatest extravagance? None... What do you dislike most about your appearance? Nothing... Which living person do you most despise? Way too many to list, but Dr.Robinson would be at the current #1 position...And I dont despise, I HATE!!! What is your greatest regret? Not knocking my oldest brothers teeth down his throat at my Mom's funeral for showing up smelling of beer (Yes, he was drunk!) What or who is the greatest love of your life? Deb is my current love... When and where were you happiest? Not happy... Which talent would you most like to have? None... What is your current state of mind? Pissed, hatefilled, irritated, annoyed, destructive, ill...But yet content! If you could change one thing about your family, what would it be? Sober up my oldest brother from his drug/alcohol daily daze... If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be? Satan....Or a cat :lol: What is your most treasured possession? My evergrowing music collection... What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? 5:07PM Monday March 21,2005...That day is one I seem to be reliving over-and-over as of late! What is the quality you most like in a man? ------- What is the quality you most like in a woman? Honesty, trust, no-bull****! What do you most value in your friends? Honesty & ability to think for themselves...No sheep allowed! Who are your favorite writers? None.... Who are your heroes in real life? My Mother was my ONLY REAL hero...To go through the **** she went through in life still amazes me. Plus, She didnt take **** from anyone, She had a compliment made to her by her gay-biker chick co-worker/friend "You'd make a great butch lesbian..." to which my Mom replied "Yeah, But I like dick too much..." What are your favorite names? Satan, Damien, Lucifer & Rufus :lol: How would you like to die? Heartattack-Doing Rita Crosby! Leave this sick world with a smile on my face (Forget closing the casket...Too much wood!) :thumbsup: What is your motto? Better you than me... -or- F**k it before it f**ks you! |
What is your idea of perfect happiness? Living life without a care in the world
What is your greatest fear? dying alone... Which historical figure do you most identify with? Joan of Arc Which living person do you most admire? My mom What is your greatest extravagance? I'm not materialistic What do you dislike most about your appearance? My slouch Which living person do you most despise? Britney...all that money with no sign of talent What is your greatest regret? Being depressed...it's not worth it What or who is the greatest love of your life? Haven't met him yet.... When and where were you happiest? My college years Which talent would you most like to have? to play the violin What is your current state of mind? I'm pretty chipper If you could change one thing about your family, what would it be? more siblings! If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be? "God" What is your most treasured possession? My Stevie Nicks autograph What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? dying in pain What is the quality you most like in a man? trustworthiness What is the quality you most like in a woman? honesty What do you most value in your friends? them telling me like it is Who are your favorite writers? Dickens Who are your heroes in real life? parents, my sister What are your favorite names? Sebastian, Fritz, Zeke How would you like to die? in my sleep What is your motto? Get over it and do it. |
What is your idea of perfect happiness? Sharing my life with someone.
What is your greatest fear? Being old and alone. Which historical figure do you most identify with? Salvador Dali Which living person do you most admire? Probably my parents. What is your greatest extravagance? Travel What do you dislike most about your appearance? Hmm... I don't know where to start. Which living person do you most despise? Anyone who is destroying the environment, the type of person who would club a baby seal. What is your greatest regret? Wasting time. What or who is the greatest love of your life? I'm still waiting... unless it was one of my exes... which would really depress me. When and where were you happiest? When I'm traveling with my best friend... being in love... Which talent would you most like to have? I'd like to be more artistic... and more athletic. What is your current state of mind? Slightly happy, slightly depressed, kind of stressed, a little bit of anxiety. If you could change one thing about your family, what would it be? I wouldn't change anything. If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be? a bird. What is your most treasured possession? photos... everything else can be replaced. What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? Feeling alone in this world. What is the quality you most like in a man? Honesty, humor. What is the quality you most like in a woman? same. What do you most value in your friends? same. Who are your favorite writers? Tolkien, E.M. Forster, Mervyn Peak, Melville, Dickens, Chuck Palahniuk... Who are your heroes in real life? I don't think I have any heroes. What are your favorite names? I don't know. How would you like to die? Quickly, surrounded by family and friends. What is your motto? I don't know, I think I have a different motto every hour. |
What is your idea of perfect happiness? Being at a FM/Stevie concert:woohoo:
What is your greatest fear? Being homeless or broke Which historical figure do you most identify with? Queen Isabella? Heck, I don't know? Which living person do you most admire? Any parent going through those teenage years with their kids. What is your greatest extravagance? Buying a home What do you dislike most about your appearance? Wish I could be TALLER! Which living person do you most despise? Pat Robertson, Star Jones to name a few. What is your greatest regret? Not spending more time with my mom when she was alive. They lived too far away. What or who is the greatest love of your life? My husband. Our children. When and where were you happiest? 1978 when I lived in FL and Germany Which talent would you most like to have? Wish I could sing very well. What is your current state of mind? Content. If you could change one thing about your family, what would it be? Would want to win the lottery and have all of our family live close to us. If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be? A TALL, willowly blonde who can sing WELL:laugh: What is your most treasured possession? Family What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? People who do drugs or drink because they hate life, bored or totally stupid. What is the quality you most like in a man? Hardworking, honest and loving man. What is the quality you most like in a woman? Independence, Honesty What do you most value in your friends? Trustworthy, Goal oriented, has love for family. Who are your favorite writers? Erma Bombeck and Bill Cosby to name two. Who are your heroes in real life? My mom. Jimmy Carter, Christopher Reeves and there are others. What are your favorite names? Sara, Caitlyn, Brandon, Christopher, Sophia, Isabella How would you like to die? In my sleep when I am over 100 years old. What is your motto? "BINGO!!!" |
What is your idea of perfect happiness? I don't know how to answer this question.
What is your greatest fear? Dying, heights, and people. Which historical figure do you most identify with? I don't identify with other people. Which living person do you most admire? I don't really hold anyone in great admiration. What is your greatest extravagance? Uh...my cd/dvd collection? What do you dislike most about your appearance? A lot of things that I'm not going to list. Which living person do you most despise? This is so hard to answer What is your greatest regret? Holding myself back, a lot. What or who is the greatest love of your life? Nothing. When and where were you happiest? Probably when I was 3 years old and didn't know any better. Which talent would you most like to have? Musical genius. What is your current state of mind? Rather bored, but not entierely all there. If you could change one thing about your family, what would it be? They would be more open minded. If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be? Hopefully not a dung bettle. What is your most treasured possession? A letter from my father, from when I first went off to college. I keep it in my wallet. Whenever I feel like ****, I can read it and remember that my parents really do love me. What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? Hating yourself. What is the quality you most like in a man? Strenght, humility, humor, and mystery. What is the quality you most like in a woman? Non-bitchiness. What do you most value in your friends? Loyalty, trustworthiness, humor. Who are your favorite writers? Tolkien, Poe, Cunningham Who are your heroes in real life? My grandmother, who suffers from MS and has been bed-ridden for 18 years. What are your favorite names? Aidan, Benjamin, Mackenzie How would you like to die? I want to go down fighting. What is your motto? Be yourself. |
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
a career that I love and am passionate about, no worries about bills and health What is your greatest fear? getting old and dependent Which historical figure do you most identify with? Mary Magdalene Which living person do you most admire? my parents What is your greatest extravagance? tech toys and cds What do you dislike most about your appearance? my waistline (but we're working on that) Which living person do you most despise? gotta concur with Curty...Britney and her Spears What is your greatest regret? not moving away for college What or who is the greatest love of your life? music When and where were you happiest? during college Which talent would you most like to have? draw What is your current state of mind? semi-depressed, semi-happy If you could change one thing about your family, what would it be? more accepting If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be? Stevie's dog What is your most treasured possession? my green suitcase, filled with my life's keepsakes What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? broke, coked out and homeless What is the quality you most like in a man? kindness What is the quality you most like in a woman? sincerety What do you most value in your friends? loyalty Who are your favorite writers? Edgar Allen Poe, Anne Rice, Toni Morrison, Tom Dolby Who are your heroes in real life? an attorney I work with, my mom, single moms/dads What are your favorite names? Adam, Bradley, Rhiannon, Whitney, Sara, Will How would you like to die? in my sleep What is your motto? move on |
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
No such thing What is your greatest fear? Dying and leaving Sara parentless, or Sara dying and me going nuts Which historical figure do you most identify with? I don't know Which living person do you most admire? my grandmother, my mom's step mom. she's been through so much **** l What is your greatest extravagance? I would say my home, but it's not that extravagent What do you dislike most about your appearance? my weight Which living person do you most despise? I try not to... I really don't know What is your greatest regret? Not being able to save Jason... What or who is the greatest love of your life? my daughter When and where were you happiest? When I was happily married, and things seemed to go so well. Which talent would you most like to have? The ability to sing. What is your current state of mind? Anticipation. I'm waiting on news with my job. If you could change one thing about your family, what would it be? The drama with my other grandmother. How my mom was treated when she was a child. Maybe she would be a different person today. If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be? Honestly? A research scientist. I'm hellbent on finding a cure for cancer. What is your most treasured possession? my home. What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? being newly widowed. that was ultimately hell on earth. Telling your kid her dad is dead. Those were tough times... tough times.... What is the quality you most like in a man? the ability to talk and work out problems. What is the quality you most like in a woman? Independence. What do you most value in your friends? honesty and trustworthiness Who are your favorite writers? dont' really have any Who are your heroes in real life? rescue workers. only parents. my parents. What are your favorite names? Sara and Lucas, Samuel, How would you like to die? Peacefully, when I'm 103:laugh: What is your motto? Live and let live |
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
I agree with Sara1998, it's not possible. What is your greatest fear? Growing old alone. Which historical figure do you most identify with? No one. Which living person do you most admire? My mom and Dolly Parton What is your greatest extravagance? I won't stay in cheap hotels. What do you dislike most about your appearance? Right now, about 10 pounds. Which living person do you most despise? Cheney What is your greatest regret? All the days I fought with my late partner. What or who is the greatest love of your life? My late partner. When and where were you happiest? Strangely, during the final months of my partner's life because we finally found unconditional love. Which talent would you most like to have? Fluency in several languages. What is your current state of mind? Very positive, having recently beaten severe depression. If you could change one thing about your family, what would it be? Being able to show our emotions better. If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be? I hope it's as a cat. What is your most treasured possession? My two cats. What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? I've been there: losing the person you love most in the world, and subsequent grief/depression. What is the quality you most like in a man? Sweetness What is the quality you most like in a woman? Independence What do you most value in your friends? Loyalty, companionship Who are your favorite writers? Ian McEwan, Michael Cunningham, Armistead Maupin, Alice Walker, James Baldwin Who are your heroes in real life? I don't believe in heroes. What are your favorite names? Pretty much anything French. How would you like to die? With someone I love holding my hand. What is your motto? Live for the moment. |
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
I don't know about "perfect" but, eh- I don't know how to answer this question. What is your greatest fear? That I won't have a child either through adoption or in-vitro. Which historical figure do you most identify with? No idea. Which living person do you most admire? I really admire my husband for making it through rehab and being the person he is now. What is your greatest extravagance? We spend WAY too much money eating out. What do you dislike most about your appearance? The gap in my front teeth. :( Which living person do you most despise? George Bush, maybe. I don't really despise anyone but he makes me pretty sick. What is your greatest regret? That my dad never knew me as an adult What or who is the greatest love of your life? My husband. When and where were you happiest? I'm pretty happy now, but I think my junior year of high school was pretty fun. Which talent would you most like to have? Dancing or singing, of which I have neither. What is your current state of mind? A little edgy (day 11 sans cigarettes), but mainly happy. If you could change one thing about your family, what would it be? Adding a child of my own to the mix. If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be? (I love the answer "Stevie's dog"- hilarious)-I have no idea. What is your most treasured possession? Photos, I guess-I'm not a big possession person. What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? Allowing fear to overwhelm. What is the quality you most like in a man? Emotional strength, sense of humor. What is the quality you most like in a woman? Honesty, sense of humor. What do you most value in your friends? Loyalty, freedom. Who are your favorite writers? I have everything Stephen King has ever written. Who are your heroes in real life? I don't really have any heroes. What are your favorite names? Laurel, Elizabeth, Lindsey, Julian How would you like to die? In my sleep or in a Hospice induced stupor. What is your motto? "Whatever" |
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
I have no idea. I've never been happy a day in my life... What is your greatest fear? Becoming that creepy old guy at the end of the bar. And midgets. Which historical figure do you most identify with? Marie Antoinette. Which living person do you most admire? N/A What is your greatest extravagance? Alcohol. I could buy a (used) car with what I spent last year... :o What do you dislike most about your appearance? Everything between my neck and waist. Which living person do you most despise? Too many to count... What is your greatest regret? See above. What or who is the greatest love of your life? Alcohol. And pizza. When and where were you happiest? This morning before my alarm went off. Which talent would you most like to have? Does flight count? What is your current state of mind? Morose. If you could change one thing about your family, what would it be? Their stance on homosexuality. If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be? A rock. What is your most treasured possession? My music collection. What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? I dunno...? :shrug: What is the quality you most like in a man? Honesty. :lol: :rolleyes: What is the quality you most like in a woman? Honesty. What do you most value in your friends? Loyalty. Who are your favorite writers? Neil Gaiman et al... Who are your heroes in real life? N/A What are your favorite names? What's in a name? How would you like to die? In my sleep. What is your motto? "Trying is the first step to failure." (Thank you Homer Simpson :) ) |
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
Being on or near the ocean. What is your greatest fear? I don't like small spaces or people who I get a bad vibe from standing too close to me. Which historical figure do you most identify with? Any of the eccentric famous Capricorns- Elvis, Nixon, Dolly Parton, Howard Hughes. :lol: Which living person do you most admire? Anyone who is currently stationed in Iraq. What is your greatest extravagance? Shoes, clothes, purses...All kinds of girl stuff. What do you dislike most about your appearance? That I'm getting older and it shows. :( Which living person do you most despise? The neocons and the religious right. I hate what they are doing to this country. What is your greatest regret? I try not to have any. What or who is the greatest love of your life? My daughter. When and where were you happiest? Right now. Which talent would you most like to have? I wish I would have learned to play piano. What is your current state of mind? Gratitude. If you could change one thing about your family, what would it be? I wouldn't have lost my parents so young, especially my father. If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be? One of my cats. What is your most treasured possession? My health. What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? Drunkeness. What is the quality you most like in a man? Kindness. What is the quality you most like in a woman? Kindness. What do you most value in your friends? A sense of humor. Who are your favorite writers? I don't have a favorite author per se, I'm mostly interested in non fiction. So I'm more interested in the subject. Who are your heroes in real life? Mrs. Sheehan, the Dalai Lama, Rosa Parks, ordinary people that I meet every day like the teachers, the firefighters, the nurses...people that are the backbone of our way of life here. What are your favorite names? Lily, James, Isabella How would you like to die? In my sleep, with the window open, listening to the ocean. What is your motto? One day at a time. |
Quote:
Being completely free from the ups and downs of depression and having control of my life back. Roller Coasters Rene DesCartes. I always loved his saying "I think, therefore I am." My Mother Trips to Europe, Austraila, and Hong Kong My horrible fashion sense, and my weight. Dick Cheney Having blown all the money my great aunt left me when she died. $50,000 My boyfriend Derek When I'm out on the open road traveling to see Stevie or Fleetwood Mac.:) The ability to understand msuic more. Trying to get my life under control Make it a little bigger. I like a big family Victoria Peak in Hong Kong My 1975 Spring Tour Fleetwood Mac poster. When I ended up in the psych ward after a suicide attempt after my Aunt died Just not being tied down to any one way of thinking Friendly Caring about each other. Stephen King, Dan Shaughnessy My Mother, my grandmother, and my great aunt. Eloise, Donovan Just fall asleep and not wake up Go for it |
What is your idea of perfect happiness? just to be with all the people I love
What is your greatest fear? death of those people i love Which living person do you most admire? my mom What is your greatest extravagance? I guess my blue jeans. :o What do you dislike most about your appearance? there are several things, I'd rather not point them out. Which living person do you most despise? I don't really despise anyone What is your greatest regret? none of substance What or who is the greatest love of your life? my daughter When and where were you happiest? probably my family vacation. everyone there, all at the beach. :nod: Which talent would you most like to have? I wish I was musically talented What is your current state of mind? depressed If you could change one thing about your family, what would it be? none If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be? I don't know What is your most treasured possession? does my child count as a possession? What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? uh...death? torture? I don't know What is the quality you most like in a man? honest, funny, trustworthy, kind What do you most value in your friends? trust Who are your heroes in real life? My parents What are your favorite names? How would you like to die? peacefully |
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
I don't really know how to answer that. What is your greatest fear? My parents or husband dying; me dying a painful death (fire, drowning, asphyxiation) Which historical figure do you most identify with? None that I can think of. :shrug: Which living person do you most admire? Probably my dad. He escaped from a communist country in the 60's & literally ran for the border with a friend. They walked through mountains & everything. If it weren't for him coming to the U.S., my life would be very different. What is your greatest extravagance? The 7 Stevie & Mac shows I've attended since 2003. Especially Vegas. :o What do you dislike most about your appearance? I'd say my weight, but actually it's my skin. The 15 pounds I can lose; the terrible complexion is here to stay. :( Which living person do you most despise? Dubya, hands down. What is your greatest regret? I honestly can't think of one. Well, I wish my grandparents would have lived longer (they all died by the time I was 10) but it's not really a regret if I had no control over it, I guess. What or who is the greatest love of your life? Curtis. OK, my husband. :rolleyes: When and where were you happiest? My wedding day was really good. And I really, truly have to agree with Anita - I had so much damn fun in Vegas with you guys last May. I'll never forget it. Which talent would you most like to have? Anything artistic - I can't sing, write, draw, paint, nothing. I'd probably pick singing. What is your current state of mind? A bit blue lately. :distress: Close friend moving away, friend's baby boy dying.... If you could change one thing about your family, what would it be? Less drinking If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be? A cat in my mother's house. :nod: What is your most treasured possession? My photographs. I have thousands. Irreplacable. What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? Attempting suicide. What is the quality you most like in a man? Large penis What is the quality you most like in a woman? Independence What do you most value in your friends? I see myself within their eyes, and that's all I need to show me why... Who are your favorite writers? Alice Hoffman, Mary Higgins Clark, Richard Russo Who are your heroes in real life? My mom. What are your favorite names? Samantha, Lily, Genevieve; Matthew, Evan, Samuel How would you like to die? LIKE to die? Who likes to die? OK, in my sleep like my grandparents did. What is your motto? You haven't lived until you've touched a legwarmer. :cool: |
Quote:
|
Quote:
Just wanted to see if anyone was reading these (like I did - Jaz as Stevie's cat is priceless) or just posting. |
Quote:
Right. Right. We all know you like the penis. |
Does that mean...
Quote:
|
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
A fabulous dinner, a bottle of wine and a great friend to share it with...well, that and being on the guest list...:lol: What is your greatest fear? Being alone and unloved Which historical figure do you most identify with? Andy Warhol Which living person do you most admire? My parents...who have gone above and beyond the call of duty...they are fabulous... What is your greatest extravagance? Linens and vacations What do you dislike most about your appearance? That I'm not 6'2" instead of 5'9" Which living person do you most despise? No one has that much power over me What is your greatest regret? That I wasn't a better student in school What or who is the greatest love of your life? Music is my first love When and where were you happiest? I am the happiest when I am in P-town Which talent would you most like to have? I would love to have been a singer in a rock band What is your current state of mind? A lot of hearbreak...a little bit of relief...but very grounded If you could change one thing about your family, what would it be? That we were together more often If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be? I don't think that we come back...at least, not here. What is your most treasured possession? A crystal ball - like the one on the ROCK A LITTLE cover - that my father gave me many years ago What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? Losing everything and everyone that you love What is the quality you most like in a man? The ability to make me laugh What is the quality you most like in a woman? Style What do you most value in your friends? Longevity and Loyalty...and all of my friends have that, from me, in return Who are your favorite writers? Nicks, Dylan, Mitchell, Petty...I'm not much of a reader...but I like my music! Who are your heroes in real life? Again, my mom and my dad...they are wonderful parents What are your favorite names? Boo, Chitter, Pumpkin, Honey Bunny and Brucetta :lol: How would you like to die? In bed, wearing fabulous pajamas with an old Bette Davis movie on TV What is your motto? Just rock a little all of the time and you won't die...:nod: rbs __________________ |
Quote:
Apparently, Brian is too!:lol: |
Quote:
|
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
Having someone to love. What is your greatest fear? Dunno, I'm kind of a paranoid individual anyway, so it's hard to judge. Which historical figure do you most identify with? The Marquis de Sade :lol: Seriously, I dunno Which living person do you most admire? I'm taking the fifth What is your greatest extravagance? Spending $1500 (between 3 shows) to see FM What do you dislike most about your appearance? I dislike way too many things to choose just one Which living person do you most despise? Off the top of my head, toss up between Dubya and Ahnuld What is your greatest regret? Not trying harder in high school What or who is the greatest love of your life? Writing. But it's also the bane of my existence When and where were you happiest? Haven't yet found out. Which talent would you most like to have? Guitar, singing, songwriting... anything musical really. What is your current state of mind? Bored, stressed, tired. If you could change one thing about your family, what would it be? I'll have to second Diss's answer on this one. If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be? One of the cats that lives at the Vet's office where I work. What is your most treasured possession? The things that belong to me that I treasure most I don't regard as "possessions." What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? I'm not sure yet, but am probably destined to find out first hand What is the quality you most like in a man? Honesty. What is the quality you most like in a woman? Honesty. What do you most value in your friends? Honesty. Who are your favorite writers? Me, me, oh and me. Who are your heroes in real life? Heroes? N/A What are your favorite names? Jordan, Isabella, Joaquin How would you like to die? Um, I wouldn't actually What is your motto? I just don't give a ****. |
What is your idea of perfect happiness? Living my life to the fullest and having someone to share it with
What is your greatest fear? Being alone Which historical figure do you most identify with? Don't know Which living person do you most admire? My close friends What is your greatest extravagance? My CD purchases What do you dislike most about your appearance? My acne prone skin Which living person do you most despise? Harsh word to use and even when I say I hate someone I don't think I really mean it What is your greatest regret? Putting things off and not living my life to the fullest What or who is the greatest love of your life? Haven't met him yet When and where were you happiest? When I am listening to music or talking to my friends Which talent would you most like to have? To read minds What is your current state of mind? Could be better but it's been worse. Recovering from a breakup. Trying to be positive and strong. If you could change one thing about your family, what would it be? I wish they weren't so needy and crazy. If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be? Definitely a cat. What is your most treasured possession? Right now, my books What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? Having your heart broken or the death of a loved one What is the quality you most like in a man? Honesty, Intelligence, Humor, A gorgeous set of eyes What is the quality you most like in a woman? Honesty, Kindness, Humor What do you most value in your friends? That I can always depend on them, they are there for me with all their love and support. I would be lost without these unique, generous people in my world. Who are your favorite writers? DeMille, Kava, Slaughter, Spindler Who are your heroes in real life? Don't know What are your favorite names? In what context are we talking here? For pets.....Smokey, Wentworth, Chauncey. For children.....Sarah, James, Devlin How would you like to die? Quickly in my sleep What is your motto? Hang in there |
Quote:
|
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
A silent moment in a symphony What is your greatest fear? To lose those I love. Which historical figure do you most identify with? George Sand (for the attitude, not the art obviously). Which living person do you most admire? Probably Aung San Suu Kyi and Harold Pinter What is your greatest extravagance? Playing with paper boats? But there are others. What do you dislike most about your appearance? It depends on my mood. Which living person do you most despise? Osama Bin Laden followed by George W. Bush and Peter Brabeck (Nestlè president) What is your greatest regret? Not being able to communicate what I really feel sometimes. What or who is the greatest love of your life? My family. When and where were you happiest? When I was four or five, spending summer playing with my cousins. Which talent would you most like to have? Playing a musical instrument: possibly piano or cello. What is your current state of mind? Altered, as ever. If you could change one thing about your family, what would it be? I wouldn't change anything, even the worst things are part of what I am, so.... If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be? A cow in India. What is your most treasured possession? Everything my grandparents gave me, especually some books. What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? harm a child for personal pleasure. What is the quality you most like in a man? Be respectful towards others. What is the quality you most like in a woman? Be respectful towards others. What do you most value in your friends? Their patience having to deal with me. Who are your favorite writers? Just some: Friedrich Durrenmatt, Agatha Christie, James Joyce, Italo Svevo, Jane Austen, Alberto Moravia, Ruth Rendell. Who are your heroes in real life? Gandhi, my mother, everyone who has to struggle everyday coping with little money, a big family, and no time for themselves What are your favorite names? Daniele, Emma, Giulia, Ian . How would you like to die? Sleeping. What is your motto? Do what's there. Romy |
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
A Democrat in 2008... What is your greatest fear? A Republican in 2008... Which historical figure do you most identify with? There isn't one...at least not one I'm aware of. Which living person do you most admire? Bill & Hillary Clinton What is your greatest extravagance? Extravagances require money, I have neither at the moment. What do you dislike most about your appearance? My inability to gain muscle mass, but that has to do more with my laziness. Which living person do you most despise? George W. Bush What is your greatest regret? Too young to have one of those yet, give me another year or two on this Earth and I'm sure I'll manage. What or who is the greatest love of your life? Don't currently have one, well, that matters on the type of love meant. When and where were you happiest? At work...that's kind of sad, but it's true. Which talent would you most like to have? To have a great singing voice. What is your current state of mind? Annoyance with those around me, particularly my family. If you could change one thing about your family, what would it be? Wow, just one thing...that's too hard to narrow down. If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be? With my life so far, and if we come back as something that corresponds with the way we act in our current lives. I would be a human in Texas named Jason. What is your most treasured possession? My thoughts. What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? Being alone forever, you know, unless you're into that sort of thing. What is the quality you most like in a man? To be able to treat women equally. What is the quality you most like in a woman? All of them. What do you most value in your friends? They're ability to not go on Prozac...still have yet to have a friend like that. Who are your favorite writers? I don't like reading. Who are your heroes in real life? Bill & Hillary Clinton. What are your favorite names? Jacob and Faith How would you like to die? At the age of 100 -- quick and fast in my sleep. I'm a coward, I know. What is your motto? I don't know..."Once you go black, you never go back" |
Quote:
|
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
--The moment before I fall asleep. What is your greatest fear? --Dying penniless. Which historical figure do you most identify with? --Beethoven. Which living person do you most admire? --My mother. She's pretty amazing. Take my word for it. What is your greatest extravagance? --Illicit Drugs. What do you dislike most about your appearance? --My ears. Which living person do you most despise? --Just one? Damn... What is your greatest regret? --No regrets. Such bull****. But if I had to pick one...it was a 3-way. What or who is the greatest love of your life? --A good Cabernet Sauvignon When and where were you happiest? --Right now. Which talent would you most like to have? --To be able to sing. I love to sing...but I suck. What is your current state of mind? --Lucid. If you could change one thing about your family, what would it be? --For my Father to understand life a bit better. If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be? --A Galapagos Tortoise. What is your most treasured possession? --Don't believe in possessions. Too material. What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? --Suicidal thoughts. What is the quality you most like in a man? --Honesty. What is the quality you most like in a woman? --Grace. What do you most value in your friends? --Honesty, intelligence and humor. Who are your favorite writers? --Tim Powers, Richard Matheson (I prefer escapism). Who are your heroes in real life? --Jim Henson What are your favorite names? --Everyone has a name, no favs. How would you like to die? --Violently and young. What is your motto? Just say yes, you know you want to. |
Quote:
You ? ROCK. :woohoo: |
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
loving someone who loves me What is your greatest fear? being alone and without love Which historical figure do you most identify with? hmm. this is the only question i can't answer right now Which living person do you most admire? Stephen Lewis What is your greatest extravagance? sleeping in the time i allow myself to just be What do you dislike most about your appearance? my imperfect skin Which living person do you most despise? that's a pretty harsh word - maybe george w. bush? What is your greatest regret? dumping Frank What or who is the greatest love of your life? sigh. Frank. When and where were you happiest? thankfully, too many to mention Which talent would you most like to have? to be able to sing What is your current state of mind? lovesick over someone who's just not that into me... or at least isn't showing it yet If you could change one thing about your family, what would it be? that we all had loved each other unconditionally If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be? i tihnk i'd love to be my dog - funny, happy, sweet, loves life, is loved and adored by all, is entertained for hours by the simplest things - like chasing a ball What is your most treasured possession? my sweet dog What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? of my own misery? i know it - but i won't share it. What is the quality you most like in a man? kindness and honesty What is the quality you most like in a woman? kindness What do you most value in your friends? depth of friendship Who are your favorite writers? anne-marie macdonald, emma richler, margaret atwood, margaret laurence Who are your heroes in real life? my best friends What are your favorite names? annabeth, ava How would you like to die? painlessly, with my loved ones around me What is your motto? there has to be an "oh f*ck" factor (as in, it's not worth doing if it doesn't scare you) and - that old standby: everything happens for a reason... |
I just think it's cool that people are willing to share something about themselves in a thread like this.:)
|
I filled mine out, and then went back and read everyone else's. I was surprised/not surprised by themes that kept repeating...
|
Quote:
(drum roll and rolling and rolling)... |
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
Having mansions all over the world. What is your greatest fear? My mother or boyfriend dying. Which historical figure do you most identify with? :shrug: Which living person do you most admire? My mother. What is your greatest extravagance? Traveling and music. What do you dislike most about your appearance? My ears, I guess. Which living person do you most despise? Toby Keith What is your greatest regret? Doing cocaine. What or who is the greatest love of your life? My boyfriend, Nicholas. When and where were you happiest? I've always been a little melancholy. Which talent would you most like to have? Drawing. What is your current state of mind? My mind won't rest and I don't sleep. Not even in my dreams. If you could change one thing about your family, what would it be? My father not dying when I was six years old. If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be? A butterfly. Because nobody would ever suspect the butterfly. (10 points to whomever get that one.) What is your most treasured possession? The voices in my head. What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? Suicide. What is the quality you most like in a man? Honesty and an accent. What is the quality you most like in a woman? Independence. What do you most value in your friends? Humor. Who are your favorite writers? Tolkien, Austen, Dostoevsky, Dickens. Who are your heroes in real life? My mother. What are your favorite names? N/A How would you like to die? Die young and leave a good looking corpse. What is your motto? Nothing in moderation. |
Quote:
|
| All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:22 PM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2026, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
© 1995-2003 Martin and Lisa Adelson, All Rights Reserved