: cue Inside the Actor's Studio music :
We begin our interview with a series of questions first posed by Bernard Pivot. (Riffed off of a personality quiz called The Proust Questionnaire.)
Supposed to give insight into one's personality and all that....
So here we go:
What is your favorite word?
Simpatico. You know it when you have it.
What is your least favorite word?
Any word spoken with a condescending intent.
What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally?
Hearing a beautiful song, seeing a gorgeous sight (like an amazing painting), perfect lighting, something that is quite the pleasant surprise (like the discovery of apricots in my side yard), riding a horse, the laughter of any one of my godkids.
What turns you off?
People manifesting their deeply held insecurity on me. Shows up in lot of ways, none very fun.
What is your favorite curse word?
Just one? Man, my favorite curse word changes. Some days a good "oh balls!" will get it done. Sometimes an f-bomb is really necessary. Can I just say I love cursing, enjoy it immensely, and do my best to rein it in around my mother. Not always successfully.
What sound or noise do you love?
At AT&T Park, when the Giants win a game, they play the original Tony Bennett version of "I Left my Heart In San Francisco". You'd think I would get tired of hearing it. I don't.
Also, the sound of the garage door opening when my husband is coming home. Yippee!
What sound or noise do you hate?
Anything terribly high pitched. Like the backup sound on a garbage truck. It physically hurts.
What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
Motivational speaker. I'm not kidding. I always wanted to travel around, giving presentations, getting people all fired up, helping them learn and change their lives. I absolutely adore giving presentations, especially when you have a great crowd eager to learn.
What profession would you not like to do?
Registered nurse. I am so much of an empath that I couldn't get through the day. Human suffering just destroys me. Ok, animal suffering too, so this extends to vet techs as well.
I am way in awe of the people who do that work and do it well.
Whoa.
If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?
Good job, kid. You get an A+.
Now get over to the barn. Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys are warming up. Plenty of cute cowboys to dance with. Oh, and they are serving homemade green chile chicken enchiladas for dinner.
And in heaven, calories don't count.
