I have a friend who attended the Actor’s Studio, so I know the real story about James Lipton’s show, and I agree that it lost its focus (having professional actors discuss their method, especially if their method is “method.”) the moment JLo was considered a viable interview subject. However, when I saw that Ice Cream Mama proposed doing a “Fun Monday” by having a meme of Lipton’s famous questions, I thought it might be fun. So here goes:

  • 1. What is your favorite word?
    Obsequious. Not for its meaning, but ever since I memorized it for the SAT’s in high school, it’s the one that stuck with me. I want to save it from being obliterated from the English language, but “she’s such a suck up” flows much more naturally.

  • 2. What is your least favorite word?
    Mouth Feel

  • 3. What turns you on (creatively, spiritually or emotionally)?
    Back rubs. And comments on my blog.

  • 4. What turns you off?
    Failures to communicate.

  • 5. What is your favorite curse word?
    Cocksucker. I’ve also started using Battlestar Galactica’s made up swear, “frak.” It really catches people off guard, therefore working better than a real swear.

  • 6. What sound or noise do you love?
    I’m loving the sound of the rain hitting the exhaust fan in my roof right now, it reminds me of the tin roofs of the cabins at summer camp. However, it made getting out of bed an even bigger challenge than normal.

  • 7. What sound or noise do you hate?
    Ice. I cringe at the sound of it clinking in a glass, breaking upon contact with water or crunching underfoot on a cold day. Just writing this has become painful.

  • 8. What profession, other than your own, would you like to attempt?
    Theatrical director. For about an hour after graduation, I was on that track, but I stuck with stage managing because I didn’t have the gumption to get out there and direct.

  • 9. What profession would you not like to attempt?
    Location Manager. Oh wait, I already did attempt that. Other than that, see any career that’s been featured on “Dirty Jobs.”

  • 10. If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?
    You were right, I don’t exist. Furthermore, the concept of your spirit continuing to exist in a physical place is completely implausible. However, it’s your lucky day. Won’t you please enjoy this paradise full of your dead loved ones, warmth, and all the food you can eat for the rest of eternity?

    • If you want to play along, leave your answers in the comments!