On the back of my last post about the Lipton/Pivot questionnaire, I have started another blog giving you the opportunity to complete the questionnaire via a web form which can be found here & share your results with friends.
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Have you ever watched "Inside the Actor's Studio" with James Lipton?
It's a televised seminar where actors are interviewed by Mr Lipton in front of drama school students which, if you haven't seen, should be on your list of things to do. Think of it as a useful way to waste time in front of the television.
At the end of each show, the actors are asked a set of ten questions which were originally compiled by Bernard Pivot for his French TV show "Bouillon de Culture".
Below, I have answered those questions.
1) What is your favourite word?Salubrious... It's just lovely to say. It is however, a close run thing though. It's a photo finish between salubrious and my answer to question five.
2) What is your least favourite word?Deliverables. I'm not even sure it's a real word anyway. It reminds me of my day job. The fact I have to come into the office is reminder enough thank you very much.
3) What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally?Music does it for me on multiple levels. Whether it's in a creative sense or how a piece of music can make you feel emotionally. Personally, I'm not sure there's a more powerful medium.
Another huge turn on is science. To be more specific, the science of space & the universe fascinates me.
Finally, you can't beat a bit of porn.
4) What turns you off?Arrogance, boastfulness and halitosis. For the record, halitosis is not something to boast about.
5) What is your favourite curse word?I've always been a firm believer in the simplicity & power of the word "fuck" but at the moment I like to refer to certain people as "cuntpuffins".In fact, you can come up with an endless supply of offensive names by simply joining a curse word & an animal's name. Why not play along at home?
6) What sound or noise do you love?Every Friday at 16:00, the fire alarm is tested in our office. This sound heralds the start of the weekend & frankly, there is no sound more satisfying. You were expecting me to say the sound of my children laughing joyfully weren't you?
7) What sound or noise do you hate?The alarm clock. No other sound on earth repeatedly tortures me like it does. I once tried changing it from the default alarm to a song I like. Suffice to say, I now hate that song.
8) What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?I always wanted to be a pilot. I didn't work hard enough at school; I learned to do enough to just get by. Herein lies a life lesson
9) What profession would you not like to do?Any job that involves killing animals. You know that guy they have at racecourses that'll shoot a horse in the head if it's been unfortunately injured? I'd hate to be that guy. You have to wonder how many good days this guy actually has.
10) If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?Ok... so we're assuming that in addition to heaven, God also exists? I'll play along then.God: Hey Buddy! I've set you up with a sweet studio for recording and a plush house. Your angel wings will be ready shortly. I've taken the liberty of having them made in black. Oh, and one more thing... I forgive you for never believing in me and for spending your life mocking the idea of organised religion.Me: Rock on Big Guy!
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I get up at 5:45 so I can drop her at the railway station. Whilst she's getting herself together I make her coffee in one of the travel cups she acquired from work.
But I can't help playing the odd prank here and there.
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Me: When you get in to school you should blow your nose
Girlchild: Why?
Me: Because you'll block your nose up further by sniffing that snot up back up
Girlchild: It's ok, I'm sniffing it into my mouth and then swallowing it!
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