Q: What one book has had the most significant impact on your life?
A: ordinary people by judith guest. I thought about the images in this book for wayyy long.

Q: You are stranded on a desert island with only one book, one CD (formal release), and one DVD--what are they?
A: book: the complete works of william shakespeare – cd: perfecta by adam again – dvd: bird by bird with annie

Q: What is the worst lie you've ever told?
A: I’m usually pretty forthright – can’t think of any

Q: Describe the perfect writing environment.
A: a room with a window with music and the scent of candles in the air…also, a big mug of coffee has to be near.

Q: If you could write your own epitaph, what would it say?
A: "they say you get what you pay for – did I pay for this?"

Q: Who is the one person living or dead that you would like to have dinner with?
A: Jesus Christ…would love to know His thoughts on the current church.

Q: If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
A: strength

****i reseve the right to change my answers depending on which personality is dominate at the time.

Q: What one book has had the most significant impact on your life?
A: Potatoes Not Prozac by Dr. Kathleen DesMaisons: it saved my life.

Q: You are stranded on a desert island with only one book, one CD (formal release), and one DVD--what are they?
A: book: LOTR trilogy, then I wouldn't be quite so alone - cd: Cowboy Junkies, Waltz Across America - dvd: Bob Dylan: No Direction Home

Q: What is the worst lie you've ever told?
A: Can't think of many because, like Zayne, I'm pretty forthcoming.

Q: Describe the perfect writing environment.
A: A quiet room, keyboard at hand, decent music, a mug of hot tea or decaf and my kitty snoring softly in the window.

Q: If you could write your own epitaph, what would it say?
A: "As you are, I once was; as I am, you shall be."

Q: Who is the one person living or dead that you would like to have dinner with?
A: My mother.

Q: If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
A: Magic

Cher

Q: What one book has had the most significant impact on your life?
A: What's So Amazing About Grace by Philip Yancey

Q: You are stranded on a desert island with only one book, one CD (formal release), and one DVD--what are they?
A: book: a journal/paper so I could write one - cd: C'mon, I can't narrow it down to 10. Alright, fine, Emmylou Harris - Spyboy - dvd: Lawrence of Arabia

Q: What is the worst lie you've ever told?
A: I don't know if it was the worst, but it's probably had the biggest effect on me. When I was about 5 years old my parents took in a foster child. I guess I was jealous of the attention they gave him, so after he did bite my hand once, I told my mom he did it again at a later time. I've felt terribly guilty about that ever since.

Q: Describe the perfect writing environment.
A: It's more of a mood/state of mind than an enviroment for me. I need to be free of distractions and motivated.

Q: If you could write your own epitaph, what would it say?
A: "There was too much left unsaid. Too much left undone."

Q: Who is the one person living or dead that you would like to have dinner with?
A: Søren Kierkegaard

Q: If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
A: A utility belt.

Q: What one book has had the most significant impact on your life?
A: Well I thought about answering "Chess Fundamentals" by Jose Raul Capablanca or "What Is Called Thinking?" by Martin Heidegger or the "Blessed Hope" by George Eldon Ladd, but the simple truth is that the Bible has had the most significant impact on my life. The others certainly had a hand in shaping my life, but not nearly as significantly as the Bible.

Q: You are stranded on a desert island with only one book, one CD (formal release), and one DVD--what are they?
A: book: The Bible. Can I bring along my TDNT as well? cd: Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon. dvd: Building A Boat for Dummies or TDNT on DVD...

Q: What is the worst lie you've ever told?
A: I only shoot blanks.

Q: Describe the perfect writing environment.
A: My office as it is, however instead of being placed in Springfield, Misery, 100% of the time, I would like it to have transporter functionality. In other words, today I coud choose to be looking out on the Rocky Mountains, tomorrow the Pacific Ocean, etc. Another nice edition would be another Star Trek thing that you walk up to and speak whatever food it is you want and it instantly materializes...

Q: If you could write your own epitaph, what would it say?
A: It's a long road and a little wheel and it takes a lot of turns to get there (Charlie Daniels), hope to see you when we get there!

Q: Who is the one person living or dead that you would like to have dinner with?

Zayne's A: Jesus Christ…would love to know His thoughts on the current church. [I just had about a three hour conversation about a very similar topic...]

A: Jesus. Please teach me to have enough faith to walk on water...

Q: If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
A: Wisdom, unless omniscience isn't taken...

Skoegahom...

Q: What one book has had the most significant impact on your life?
A: This isn't a fair question. I'd like to say the Bible, but as a book in itself, it hasn't impacted my life all that much. The ideas and doctrine in that book have become my life, but I've barely read any of it. So I'd have to go with C.S. Lewis - The Great Divorce. We are all pilgrims of the great divorce.

Q: You are stranded on a desert island with only one book, one CD (formal release), and one DVD--what are they?
A: Book - The Spiritual Man by Watchman Nee. I haven't read it, but this is why I'd want it with me.
CD - Pedro the Lion [It's Hard to Find a Friend]. This album tops as my all-time favorite. I don't know if I could handle never hearing it again if I never get off the silly island. DVD - Waking Life, by Richard Linklater. I could watch Bob Sabiston's animation forever.

Q: Describe the perfect writing environment.
A: A transient one. Maybe just as simple as a car, where I can get out with a journal and a pen, sit in the hood, and just write.

Q: If you could write your own epitaph, what would it say?
A: Wow, that's a question I've never thought about. I think I'd be happy with just a simple word: Redemption.

Q: Who is the one person living or dead that you would like to have dinner with?
A: I'm with Darryl in saying Soren Kierkegaard. He has some powerful prayers that strike deep within. I want to know more about them.

Q: If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
A: Control of time. I've always liked the idea of pausing everything.

Q: What one book has had the most significant impact on your life?
A: I wish I had a more insightful answer, but the Bible is the only book that I've 'read' that has impacted my actions & beliefs.

Q: You are stranded on a desert island with only one book, one CD (formal release), and one DVD--what are they?
A: Book - how about a magazine? Cosmo. CD - Harsh question! Right now, my cd of choice is "Drunkard's Prayer" has been on continuouse repeat on my iPod. DVD - "Patriot" with Mel Gibson & Heath Ledger. Cute Boys & a great story.

Q: Describe the perfect writing environment.
A: My bed. My music. My dog.

Q: If you could write your own epitaph, what would it say?
A: "If I would, could You?

Q: Who is the one person living or dead that you would like to have dinner with?
A: the Late Layne Staley. I cried for a week when he died. Loved his music. Maybe I could have gotten thru to him, etc...

Q: If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
A: I'd love to be a witch, a good witch. Like wiggle my nose, and my room is clean, the laundry is done, the store is recovered (for my retail self)

Q: What one book has had the most significant impact on your life?
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

Q: You are stranded on a desert island with only one book, one CD (formal release), and one DVD--what are they?
Book: The Bell Jar (even though I've read it a dozen times, I can still read it a dozen more)
CD: Bob Dylan No Direction Home (specificly disk 1)
DVD: Remember the Titians

Q: What is the worst lie you've ever told?
I don't want to incriminate myself here

Q: Describe the perfect writing environment.
loud music, a notebook, and something in nature to draw energy from

Q: If you could write your own epitaph, what would it say?
been there, done that

Q: Who is the one person living or dead that you would like to have dinner with?
Steve Wirick, the greatest man I know who died before his time

Q: If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
travel thru time

Q: What one book has had the most significant impact on your life?
Tickets for a Prayer Wheel -- Annie Dillard

Q: You are stranded on a desert island with only one book, one CD (formal release), and one DVD--what are they?
Book: Tickets for a Prayer Wheel, Annie Dillard
CD: This Beautiful Mess, Sixpence None the Richer
DVD: The Shawshank Redemption

Q: What is the worst lie you've ever told?
Believe it or not, I don't lie.

Q: Describe the perfect writing environment.
a cup of coffee, a nice sofa, and quiet music being played loud.

Q: If you could write your own epitaph, what would it say?
a friend to all.

Q: Who is the one person living or dead that you would like to have dinner with?
the apostle Peter

Q: If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
ability to travel at the speed of thought.

Q: What one book has had the most significant impact on your life?
A: The Bible (I know... too easy... I'd love to list a second, but I'd never be able to choose)

Q: You are stranded on a desert island with only one book, one CD (formal release), and one DVD--what are they?
A: book: Some sort of history book; CD: (can I trade the CD for a guitar?) ok... um... Sarah McLachlan - Fumbling Towards Ecstacy; DVD: Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival

Q: What is the worst lie you've ever told?
A: Dunno

Q: Describe the perfect writing environment.
A: Hopefully the office/studio I'm currently engaged in building in my basement. I'll let you know.

Q: If you could write your own epitaph, what would it say?
A: Seems pretty unimportant to me. People will remember me in different ways, so I don't think it matters what some epitaph says (not meaning to trivialize those who answer this, btw).

Q: Who is the one person living or dead that you would like to have dinner with?
A: Dad [1934-1984] (incidentally, a job interview asked me this very question many years ago, only they said I could dine with three. I only picked two: Jesus Christ and my dad... and I didn't get the job )

Q: If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
A: The Spleen from Mystery Men comes to mind.....

Q: What one book has had the most significant impact on your life?
A: most significant, ever? probably passion and purity by elisabeth elliot. it messed with me for YEARS.

Q: You are stranded on a desert island with only one book, one CD (formal release), and one DVD--what are they?
A: i would take along a book of poetry i think, so there'd be a lot to think about and dissect (but don't ask me which one); good dog bad dog; and magnolia. can i just point out the absurdity of having the means to play these things while on a deserted island? i'm thinking of the family in the poisonwood bible, bringing along the comforts of home from the american south to africa...

Q: What is the worst lie you've ever told?
A: i have said i love you and not meant it.

Q: Describe the perfect writing environment.
A: quiet, comfort, good smells

Q: If you could write your own epitaph, what would it say?
A: i'll have to think about it more, but my guess is that i'd use an otr quote.

Q: Who is the one person living or dead that you would like to have dinner with?
A: my answer is more personal than something big and brainy... so i'm not going to say. rest assured, it is a boy. a very stupid one to boot.

Q: If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
A: you know what i really want? to be like that guy who can stretch -- so he can just walk over a traffic jam or just take what he wants by reeeeeaaaaaching for it.

Q: What one book has had the most significant impact on your life?
A: up to this point… The Four Loves, by C.S. Lewis

Q: You are stranded on a desert island with only one book, one CD (formal release), and one DVD--what are they?
A: the book is Midnight, by Dean Koontz (creepiest novel I’ve read yet). For a CD, I’d take along No Code by Pearl Jam. DVD – oh, I’ll take Say Anything

Q: What is the worst lie you've ever told?
A: Probably a lie to get out of fault of a car accident in high school. I rubbed a kid’s car and took off, got busted later anyway.

Q: Describe the perfect writing environment.
A: depends on what I am writing – but usually outside, scenic, quiet-ish, fresh air.

Q: If you could write your own epitaph, what would it say?
A: “he did his best to love, and loved the best he could,” or something like that

Q: Who is the one person living or dead that you would like to have dinner with?
A: gonna go with Emmanuel Levinas, a Jewish ethicist who came up with some wonderful conclusions on the human condition

Q: If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
A: teleportation

Q: What one book has had the most significant impact on your life?
The Snow Leopard, by Peter Matthiessen

Q: You are stranded on a desert island with only one book, one CD (formal release), and one DVD--what are they?
Book: The God of Small Things, by Arundhati Roy
CD: String, the Dream of the Blue Turtles
DVD: Lost in Translation
(... I'd also want a TV and a CD/DVD player )

Q: What is the worst lie you've ever told?
"Til Death Do Us Part."

Q: Describe the perfect writing environment.
In a coffee shop.

Q: If you could write your own epitaph, what would it say?
"Get your ugly shoes off of my grave."

Q: Who is the one person living or dead that you would like to have dinner with?
It's a toss-up between Mark Twain and Marcus Aurelius.

Q: If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
Magic. Real Gandalf, LOTR type sh*t. I'm with you, Cher.

Q: What one book has had the most significant impact on your life?
pffft. i'll call it all seven books of the Chronicles of Narnia in one volume.

Q: You are stranded on a desert island with only one book, one CD (formal release), and one DVD--what are they?
Book: that's really hard: 'Til We Have Faces - C. S. Lewis
CD: the biggest boxed set of Beatles tunes, whichever that may be.
DVD: Fight Club

Q: What is the worst lie you've ever told?
Plead the Fifth.

Q: Describe the perfect writing environment.
argh. i barely write as it is. when i find it, i'll tell you. deadlines really help.

Q: If you could write your own epitaph, what would it say?
"Ok, that didn't work, but did it look cool?"

Q: Who is the one person living or dead that you would like to have dinner with?
not to beat a dead hor.... uh, Son of the Living God, but Jesus Christ; though i suspect he'd give me more questions than answers.

Q: If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
The ability to heal from nearly any injury, and sharp claws that pop out of my hands. i'm sure they're really useful. my metabolism would probably be a lot better that way too.

Q: What one book has had the most significant impact on your life?
Not sure. One of the ones that stuck the most with me was Thomas Harris' "Red Dragon" - so good, I refuse to see the film.

Q: You are stranded on a desert island with only one book, one CD (formal release), and one DVD--what are they?
Book: Bill Bryson's A Short History of Nearly Everything. I get lost reading that book all the time - so much to ponder and wonder.
No CD or DVD for me thanks. For one, I would be frustrated with nothing to play them on (did the word "stranded" escape the rest of you?). Second, no matter what I had with me I would get sick of it real quick.

Q: What is the worst lie you've ever told?
Wouldn't you like to know.

Q: Describe the perfect writing environment.
Hmmm. Paper, pen or pencil, and preferrably a sturdy surface to write on. Location varies with mileage.

Q: If you could write your own epitaph, what would it say?
"Here lies John, he was here and now he is gone."

Q: Who is the one person living or dead that you would like to have dinner with?
My grandfather. He died 4 years before I was born and I would really like to know him.

Q: If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
The ability to control time - speed it up or slow it down as needed.

Q: What one book has had the most significant impact on your life?
A: ordinary people by judith guest. I thought about the images in this book for wayyy long.

Q: You are stranded on a desert island with only one book, one CD (formal release), and one DVD--what are they?
A: The Hitchiker's Guide To The Galaxy...the Beach Boys' Pet Sounds...and Amelie

Q: What is the worst lie you've ever told?
A: "Yeah, I'll have the mix of the month CD's out by the end of January" *kicks dead CD burner really hard*

Q: Describe the perfect writing environment.
A: A comfy studio, with a full-time engineer to make all the equipment work so I could just focus on playing and creating...when I write I spend about 20% of the time actually writing and 80% playing with keyboard or guitar sounds or trying to get new software to work.

Q: If you could write your own epitaph, what would it say?
A: "He went to eleven."

Q: Who is the one person living or dead that you would like to have dinner with?
A: John Lennon

Q: If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
A: teleportation

i thought long and hard about these questions on my way out to columbus this weekend, and this is what i came up with...


Q: What one book has had the most significant impact on your life?
A: i choose _roll of thunder, hear my cry_ by mildred taylor. one day in the fifth grade we were read the first chapter of that book when my teacher was out sick, and it was the first time i had ever heard the "n" word. i didn't know what it meant, and everyone made fun of me, and i promised myself that i would NEVER treat anyone that way -- either by using derogatory names or by looking down on someone for not knowing what something was. it helped me to realize that i really wanted to be a good person.

Q: You are stranded on a desert island with only one book, one CD (formal release), and one DVD--what are they?
A: book: _ender's war_ by orson scott card
cd: _ohio_ by over the rhine
dvd: _finding nemo_

Q: What is the worst lie you've ever told?
A: i once told myself that i wasn't worth anything, and that i didn't deserve to be happy.

Q: Describe the perfect writing environment.
A: i don't think i really have one -- i usually write while keeping myself occupied with other things, such as tv or music. i've never been a huge writer.

Q: If you could write your own epitaph, what would it say?
A: "dedicated mother/beloved wife: she died surrounded by the people she loved and who loved her"

Q: Who is the one person living or dead that you would like to have dinner with?
A: my step-grandmother, who passed away four years ago. i would apologize to her for being such a spoiled brat all the way through high school, and let her know how much i really did appreciate her.

Q: If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
A: without a doubt, i would want the power of teleportation...

Q: What one book has had the most significant impact on your life?
A: Both Toni Morrison's Sula and Salinger's Catcher in the Rye gave me amazing glimpses into myself and others around me.

Q: You are stranded on a desert island with only one book, one CD (formal release), and one DVD--what are they?
A: book: A Theory of Justice by John Rawls
cd: Probably Shawn Colvin's Cover Girl: soothing voice, great songs
dvd: Anything but Castaway! Um, let's say Short Cuts by Robert Altman.

Q: What is the worst lie you've ever told?
A: I cheated on my very first girlfriend ... and never did it again.

Q: Describe the perfect writing environment.
A: There's a cigarette burning on a big table with a PC ... and a nice view of the ocean.

Q: If you could write your own epitaph, what would it say?
A: "A true friend who genuinely cared."

Q: Who is the one person living or dead that you would like to have dinner with?
A: One of the country's forefathers ... just to set the record straight.

Q: If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
A: To suspend time.

Really? I thought it might be something to do with getting ANY talent at all on the Jets' squad.


:: SNORT ::

... y'bastid.

That's okay...I was tempted to list "winning a bowl game for Notre Dame" as my superpower...don't feel bad.

Q: What one book has had the most significant impact on your life?
A: Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Laura was one of my first heroes!

Q: You are stranded on a desert island with only one book, one CD (formal release), and one DVD--what are they?
A: Book: I think I'm with Zayne on this one -- the complete works of William Shakespeare (and then maybe I will FINALLY get around to reading Hamlet!). CD: She's So Unusual by Cyndi Lauper. DVD: Tootsie.

Q: What is the worst lie you've ever told?
A: I tried to pretend I was someone I'm not ... and it worked for a while, but then it nearly destroyed my life.

Q: Describe the perfect writing environment.
A: Good light -- or, sometimes, just enough light; good music -- or complete silence, depending on my mood; a comfortable chair, all kinds of notebooks, pens, pencils; a laptop computer and a great big chunk of time.

Q: If you could write your own epitaph, what would it say?
A: "I always did enjoy a good nap!"

Q: Who is the one person living or dead that you would like to have dinner with?
A: My father.

Q: If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
A: The ability to fly.

Q: What one book has had the most significant impact on your life?
A: Narcissus and Goldmund by Herman Hesse...taught me that good and evil aren't as cut and dry as I'd like to think.

Q: You are stranded on a desert island with only one book, one CD (formal release), and one DVD--what are they?
A: Book: Zorba the Greek by Nikos Kazantzakis CD: 1200 Curfews by Indigo Girls DVD: Pulp Fiction

Q: What is the worst lie you've ever told?
A: I pretended to like the band Jimmy Eat World b/c this girl I liked was into them. She wasn't worth it.

Q: Describe the perfect writing environment.
A: Something to do with the beach. Picture a nice beach and then fill in the rest yourself.

Q: If you could write your own epitaph, what would it say?
A: "Why are you reading this? You have no idea who I am!"

Q: Who is the one person living or dead that you would like to have dinner with?
A: My grandfather George Stone. He died the night I was born.

Q: If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
A: That thing that Gambit from the X-Men can do, where he touches stuff and it blows up...that'd be pretty cool. Either that, or invisibility.