Tuesday, July 19, 2005

A friend replies, number 4

What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?
Watching Quentin Tarantino's movies

Where would you like to live?
On a kibbutz, preferably one that's located close to SFO

What is your idea of earthly happiness?
A glass of Bordeaux, french fries and chateaubriand cooked to
perfection. Spouse's optional.

To what faults do you feel most indulgent?
Buying expensive eyeglasses.

Who are your favorite heroes of fiction?
Marlow (Heart of Darkness); Candide (Candide).

Who are your favorite characters in history?
Perikles (ancient Athens); Bayard Rustin.

Who are your favorite heroines in real life?
Rosa Luxemburg.

Who are your favorite heroines of fiction?
Elizabeth Bennett (Pride and Prejudice).

Your favorite painter?
Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Your favorite musician?
Elvis Costello.

The quality you most admire in a man?
Sociability, self-reflection.

The quality you most admire in a woman?
Strong-mindedness that's not masculine.

Your favorite virtue?
Self-reflection, humor.

Your favorite occupation?
Biker on the Discovery Team.

Who would you have liked to be?
Eighteenth-century aristocrat.

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