My Proust Questionnaire
You ever read the magazine Vanity Fair? Each magazine ends with a person of note answering the Proust Questionnaire. Well, I decided to take it myself.
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
a quiet dinner and stimulating conversation
What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
my deep-seated laziness or deplorable arrogance
What is your greatest extravagance?
Vintage Star Wars toys in a vain attempt to recapture my childhood
What is the quality you most like in a man?
self-deprecating sense of humor
What is the quality you most like in a woman?
wicked wit and big brown eyes
Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
I mean... you know?
When and where were you happiest?
May 25, 2007 - Celebration IV
Which talent would you most like to have?
the gift of song
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
turn that laziness into steely-eyed drive
What do you consider your greatest achievement?
my Scottish brogue
Where would you like to live?
Some place warm, tropical, with crystal blue water and white sand
What is your most treasured possession?
Tie: my carded Vintage Princess Leia figure and my autographed photo of Carrie Fisher
Who are your heroes in real life?
the creators of LEGO, Star Wars, and Post-It Notes
What are your favorite names?
Griffin, Sabine
What is it that you most dislike?
right-wing punditry or evangelical religious fervor
If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be?
an elephant matriarch or a Muppet
What is your greatest regret?
not taking a chance
How would you like to die?
an old, old woman in bed with my much-younger lover
Gee... aren't you fascinated with me? (I'm joking!)
Take the questionnaire yourself at www.vanityfair.com
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
a quiet dinner and stimulating conversation
What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
my deep-seated laziness or deplorable arrogance
What is your greatest extravagance?
Vintage Star Wars toys in a vain attempt to recapture my childhood
What is the quality you most like in a man?
self-deprecating sense of humor
What is the quality you most like in a woman?
wicked wit and big brown eyes
Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
I mean... you know?
When and where were you happiest?
May 25, 2007 - Celebration IV
Which talent would you most like to have?
the gift of song
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
turn that laziness into steely-eyed drive
What do you consider your greatest achievement?
my Scottish brogue
Where would you like to live?
Some place warm, tropical, with crystal blue water and white sand
What is your most treasured possession?
Tie: my carded Vintage Princess Leia figure and my autographed photo of Carrie Fisher
Who are your heroes in real life?
the creators of LEGO, Star Wars, and Post-It Notes
What are your favorite names?
Griffin, Sabine
What is it that you most dislike?
right-wing punditry or evangelical religious fervor
If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be?
an elephant matriarch or a Muppet
What is your greatest regret?
not taking a chance
How would you like to die?
an old, old woman in bed with my much-younger lover
Gee... aren't you fascinated with me? (I'm joking!)
Take the questionnaire yourself at www.vanityfair.com
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