When and where were you happiest? Playing the Cowardly Lion in our fourth-grade production of The Wizard of Oz. Thank you, Mr. Riccobono.On what occa
When and where were you happiest? Playing the Cowardly Lion in our fourth-grade production of The Wizard of Oz. Thank you, Mr. Riccobono.
On what occasion do you lie? I never lie. I’m lying.
What is your favorite journey? Mushrooms.
Which living person do you most admire? Gabby Giffords. She’s a survivor of gun violence and a relentless champion of sensible gun safety measures.
If you could choose what to come back as, what would it be? A tree in upstate New York or Prospect Park.
What is your greatest extravagance? Fancy restaurants in fancy hotels.
Which living person do you most despise? Not one person, but I do despise the intentions of all fascists and wannabe authoritarians.
What is the trait you most deplore in yourself? Being judgmental.
What is the trait you most deplore in others? Narcissism.
What is your most treasured possession? A handwritten note from Jimmy Stewart after I sent him a fan letter in 1984.
What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? For many years, I thought I had lost that note or it was stolen. Every time I thought about it, I was miserable. I have it somewhere sheltered now. I think.
What is your idea of perfect happiness? Being with family, friends, and loved ones.
What is your greatest fear? Losing family, friends, and loved ones.
Which words or phrases do you most overuse? No words or phrases, but I whistle incessantly.
What is your greatest regret? Not learning another language.
What is your current state of mind? Anxious, ecstatic, anxious, content, ecstatic, anxious, depressed, confused, ecstatic.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Procrastinating. I saved answering this questionnaire until the very last minute.
What do you consider your greatest achievement? Being a father.
Which talent would you most like to have? Playing piano.
Where would you like to live? A miniature village in the South of France.
What is your favorite occupation? Firefighting.
What do you most value in your friends? Being there for each other during good times and bad.
Who are your favorite writers? Maggie Estep, Pema Chödrön, Raymond Carver, Jim Thompson.
Who is your favorite hero of fiction? Harold from Harold and the Purple Crayon.
What is your favorite name? Karen.
What is it that you most dislike? When the name Karen is kicked to the curb.
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