Game: Ask the Person Below You

[Scheherazade]

Full Scottish breakfast...Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!What does that involve?


Hold a grudge, or get over it?Hold a grudge and carry out a well-planned revenge to get over it.

Today was great because...

[Abookinthebath]

What does that involve?Hold a grudge and carry out a well-planned revenge to get over it.

Today was great because...

Kinda like a full English but with added unhealthiness! Potato scores, sliced sausage, black pudding, and all the other regular fry up suspects!



Today was great because.......

I reminded myself how Amazing my life is! (sorry, that's a bit self indulgent, but if you can't indulge yourself.....!)



Tonight, I will.......

[Scheherazade]

Kinda like a full English but with added unhealthiness! Potato scores, sliced sausage, black pudding, and all the other regular fry up suspects!That sounds... Delightful!




Today was great because.......

I reminded myself how Amazing my life is! And "Amazing" with a capital "A", no less.



Tonight, I will..........watch "Fahrenheit 451"... At 11 pm!


What was the highlight of your week?

[Abookinthebath]

Joining the litnet forum!

Tomorrow I will be......

[NikolaiI]

one day younger. At least that is my plan!

What is your favorite way of self reflection?

[iamnobody]

mirrors

What is the best compliment you ever received?

[tonywalt]

"I love the way you do that".

What musical genre do you like most?

[papayahed]

In the broadest sense I'll say Rock.


Have you ever been stung by a bee?

[The Comedian]

Several times

How do you unwind at work?

[Scheherazade]

I don't. I work at different centres so I go, deliver the class and walk out.

When was the last time you had an argument?

[Calidore]

I live with a high-maintenance teenager and his higher-maintenance older brother, so my last argument was sometime between the time I typed this answer and you read it.

When was the last time you cooked a full meal for dinner from scratch?

[Scheherazade]

Today.

What is your biggest weakness?

[tonywalt]

Carbohydrates(any kind any time).

What's your greatest strength?

[Scheherazade]

Patience.

The last words you said out loud?

[NikolaiI]

"Take a boat to England, maybe to Spain...
Wherever I have gone, wherever I've been and gone
The blues are much the same."
Jackson Frank lyrics :]

What is the happiest thought you had today?

[The Comedian]

I love sound of the wind rushing over the top of the chimney.

Do you write in your books?

[farnoosh]

all the time. what do i write? the way I felt when i read that line or the things it remembers me of...lyrics even.

are you a freethinker or do you accept anything that's been givin to you without any reasearch?

[tonywalt]

I'm a free thinker. (But would looove to charge for my thoughts, and more than a damn penny too!).

What is the one place you would like to visit, but haven't yet?

[papayahed]

Antarctica


What's your favorite tea?

[papayahed]

Long Island Iced.

What was/is your favorite job you ever had?

[tonywalt]

Translator in Calabria, Italy.

Worst job you ever had?

[papayahed]

Cashier at a convenience store.

How many speeding tickets have you received?

[The Comedian]

3

How many flat tires have you repaired?

[Michael T]

Bloody countless!

Ever had any run-in's with the law - however minor.

[Buh4Bee]

Never.

Ever caught drunk driving?

[papayahed]

Nope.

Ever had to take a breathalyzer?

[The Comedian]

Nope

Ever deserved to pulled over, but got by unnoticed?

[tonywalt]

Yes.

Ever taken supplies from work?

[LadyLuck]

Not without permission.

Ever buy something at the store and hide it so no one knew?

[RobinHood3000]

Mmm, I don't think so. I'd probably be too nervous to buy it to begin with if I had to think about hiding it.

Ever have an argument about a fact, won, then found out later you were wrong?

[NikolaiI]

LoL Yep. I felt rather embarrassed about it but I don't think anyone remembers.

How do you weather the cold?

[tonywalt]

I stay in the Caribbean.

How do you handle street beggers?

[RobinHood3000]

I almost always end up giving them some change, even if I know this particular person's scamming me. Somehow, I don't have the guts to say no, and when I do, I feel a little guilty.

Same question!

[cafolini]

I have no trouble with that today, but experienced the famous "when I say no I feel guilty" as a child. I suppose peer presure is as powerful as it is because of that. Children are always subject to it because of a combination of gregariousness and lack of information.
In taking multiple choice examinations, I often felt bad about the fact that I saw a lot more possible choices than the best there. The path was narrowed if not obliterated by the choices. What do you think about it?

[tonywalt]

Rather than give them money, I just buy them the drink...

Would you do business with the government of a country with a nonlected executive head of state(benign monarchs not counting), if it meant making you secure for life?

[LadyLuck]

Depends on if I could honestly say I would support said head of state given the opportunity to choose.

What is your single biggest fear?

[Opheiliac]

Getting swept up in a tornado. Lucky for my I live in Western Canada where there aren't any.

How do you get over reading a book that wrecked you?

[LadyLuck]

I find a different one.

How do you smile when all you want to do is cry?

[adityasam]

Do something extremely silly maybe :P

Same Q?

[PoeticPassions]

Ask someone to make me laugh. Or try to think of things that make me really happy.

What makes you cry?

[tonywalt]

Kim Kardashian talking about anything.

What song do you like to dance to the most?

[PoeticPassions]

haha, that makes me want to cry too, tony.
Um, there are a lot of songs that I love dancing to (from the oldies, to some Persian music, to hip hop)! Lately, however, what makes me move is the Maroon 5 song, 'Moves Like Jagger.' The beat is quite good :)

Same question

[tonywalt]

I hope Kim Kardashian would go away and maybe do a reality show on Namibian TV with Leif Garrett:redface:

[The Comedian]

I suppose listening to Amarillo By Morning (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KrrsLZaY9s&ob=av2e) makes me want to propose a Texas two-step
to a member of the fair sex.

Do you read the Lit-net blogs?

[tonywalt]

No, but i should.

If you do not already, would you own your own business?

[Teritus]

No.

What, if any, sport do you follow?

[JuniperWoolf]

Hockey and MMA.

Which song to you is the most nostalgia inducing?

[papayahed]

ohh, good question. The Bob Seger version of Little Drummer Boy. I don't remember hearing it as a kid but it sure does remind me of the holidays at my grandparents house.


I like this one, same question:
Which song to you is the most nostalgia inducing?

[Pensive]

Mad World

Who's your all-time favorite leader?

[RobinHood3000]

Winston Churchill. Still a bit of an Anglophile.

Favorite musical instrument to listen to?

[tonywalt]

The Alto Saxophone (with Churchill's "We shall fight on the beaches" speech in the background).

Favorite play?

[Teritus]

Shakespeare's Rome and Juliet

Favourite movie?

[Teritus]

Romeo and Juliet

Favourite movie?

[The Comedian]

Off the Map

What is the best chip to go with chilli cheese dip?

[papayahed]

fritos

What are you planning to do tomorrow?

[tonywalt]

Seize the Day.

What do you want for Christmas?

[JuniperWoolf]

A new laptop, my motherboard's cooked.

We should keep that question going. What do you want for Christmas?

[PoeticPassions]

Non-materially: some inner peace and joy. Materially speaking, a ticket to somewhere I have not been before.

Keeping the question going...

[tonywalt]

Jelly Beans, Nikon SB 700 flash, materially. Non materially, hm, surprise me.

and the same question, what do you want for Christmas?

[Teritus]

SKYRIM, definitely.

Hot or cold weather?

[irishpixieb]

Cold weather, which is why I'm hating this 70 degree weather in November!

What is the worst movie you have ever seen in your entire life?

[JuniperWoolf]

Blindness. Don't even think about that movie, don't watch it, forget I mentioned it immediately.

Have you ever been afraid of the dark?

[tonywalt]

Yes, it's been a few years now and I now like it in moderate amounts.

Whats your favourite day of the week?

[PoeticPassions]

Friday.

What's your favorite time of the day?

[aliengirl]

Sunset. I love to watch the play of colors and clouds in the evening sky.

Do you like cooking?

[tonywalt]

Yes, not everyday though.

What is your favourite country to visit?

[BienvenuJDC]

Yes, not everyday though.

What is your favourite country to visit?

America, there's just about anything there.

What do you find to be entertaining?

[Teritus]

Playing table tennis.

What's your worst fear?

[PoeticPassions]

Old age. And sharks.

What's one fear you have overcome?

[JuniperWoolf]

Spiders. I forced myself to touch them. I'm quite proud of that.

What, to you, sounds like the worst job in the world?

[tonywalt]

United Nations, in one of those silly sub-committees.

Do or did you have a online blog?

[papayahed]

Heck no.

When is the last time you got lost?

[cacian]

Oh...let me see, the last time I got lost was driving to a castle.
I got the wrong turning and I ended up on a motorway for quite a bit.

how often do you eat cakes?

[tonywalt]

Never.

What do you want for christmas(again)?

[cacian]

lots of things..maybe a car would be nice or maybe a typewriter designed just for artists/writers, a mini writerartisttypist laptop type of thing..haha.

what's the best thing about life?

[Teritus]

Laughter

Paris or Rome?

[cacian]

Rome of course.

rioja or merlot?

[tonywalt]

Rioja.

Whats your favourite spot to 'get away from it all'?

[cacian]

writing poetry, if I am feeling wealthy going out and letting my hair down.

Honey or Maple(syrup)?

[Snowqueen]

I love honey.

What makes you smile?

[cacian]

my kids.

do you drink or like coffee?

[tonywalt]

I drink it only a work-don't ask why

what is your dream vehicle?

[cacian]

To tell you the truth I don't have one..a car is good but then being driven is also good so a train is also cool..I don't like flying though that much, I don't consider it as a natural..

what is one of your best line/sentence you have written?

[Teritus]

I don't write poetry.

What annoys you the most?

[cacian]

Ignorance is Bless is my answer. Nothing really annoys that much.

when was the last time you travelled?

[PoeticPassions]

way too long ago-- August.

Where was the last place you traveled to (or visited)?

[tonywalt]

Brazil. Rio and Sao Paulo

Same question...

[cacian]

Bulgaria. A Skiing holiday.

Do you read as much as you write?

[Teritus]

My God, you lot sure get to travel to lots of exciting places!
To answer the question, I read more than I write.

Do you prefer dark comedy?

[iamnobody]

To, say, slapstick? Yes. To other genres...no.

Do you read non-fiction?

[cacian]

Yes. I don't understand Fiction.

what is your favourite winter drink?

[AjaxAscendant]

Water.

Will you EVER get married?

[cacian]

I already did.

Is marriage important?

[Teritus]

In my eyes, no.

How many books do you own?

[iamnobody]

More than 500, probably not 600.

What is your favorite breakfast cereal?

[Triter]

Frosted Flakes

Do you typically stay right...except to pass?

[tonywalt]

No, I stay left, unless I need to pass:)

Back to previous question-how many books to you own?

[Teritus]

Not as much as everyone else, definitely. LOL. Probably 50 or so.

What is your favourite pizza?

[cacian]

mushroom and olives is always a winner for me.

do you do much walking outdoors?

[tonywalt]

Yes.

Do you have a reading room or study?

[Teritus]

Not specifically, but I sometimes use the extra living room for the purpose.

Do you go to the cinema often?

[farnoosh]

only gone once to cinemas my entire life and I didn't like it either!

Do you always grab a snack from home if you're going out?

[cacian]

No...I like eating out.
do you read cartoons?

[farnoosh]

nope.Prefer novels.

do you like long novels or short ones?

[tonywalt]

Long, but short is fine too.

Do you spend a lot of time on the internet?

[Teritus]

Relatively so.

Do you eat out often?

[cacian]

No really..I would like to though..

Are you a newspaper person?

[JuniperWoolf]

No, they're too big and unwieldy, or else I think my hands might be too small.

Have you ever paid money for a product which claimed that it could help you "look younger?"

[Snowqueen]

Well! I'm quite young so I did't need to.

How old are you? :smilewinkgrin:

[cacian]

Young enough..haha

where do you live?

[tonywalt]

Cayman Islands.

What do you want for christmas(old but good question)?

[Scout]

A nice blanket.

Do you like Sherlock Holmes ?

[Pensive]

Not as much as Agatha Christie's detectives, though! :D

How are you feeling today?

[aliengirl]

Ummm...mixed feelings. Happy as I spent the day with my friends and sad because I miss my dad terribly.

How do you celebrate new year?

[tonywalt]

With Hedonism and Quiet.

Any wishes for the New Year?

[farnoosh]

too much to say...but I'll go with one: Having less exams in the following one.

Having trouble sleeping?

[BienvenuJDC]

No, but a hurt little puppy who is going to the vet tomorrow.

Do you like berry cobbler?

[aliengirl]

I hate to ask but who or what is berry cobbler?

How many presents did you get on Christmas?

[tonywalt]

7

What did you want for Christmas?

[BienvenuJDC]

For my girls to have a wonderful Christmas (and I believe that they did)

What is your most prized possession?

[tonywalt]

Original Woodstock ticket stubs.

What is your favorite hobby other than reading?

[aliengirl]

Good question. Other than reading I love singing in my first language and occasionally in English too. These days I'm pretending that cooking is also a good hobby. But have to persuade myself a lot.

Same question?

[tonywalt]

Gym, Tennis, and Travelling. I collect pins from each country I have been to, and I am up to 49 countries.

What author are you most attracted to? Attraction in the sense that you would have liked to go out with them.

(Girls cannot say Oscar Wilde lol, but guys can)

[aliengirl]

Wow! 49 countries! That's marvellous Tony.

Ruskin Bond. Dostoevsky would be nice too but I don't know Russian. Ha,ha,ha.
(Wilde's name instantly came to me. Lol!)

Your question is so good that I can't resist to ask the same.

[papayahed]

Michael Chricton. He seems like he would have been fun.


What is the worst thing you have ever smelt? (I left a sweet potato in one of those plastic bags then went on vacation for a week)

[sadparadise]

The worse thing I ever smelt was a flaking few day dead catfish in a pickle jar ( i was just a kid and still remember till this day)

Is the UFC a sport or just senseless violence?

[tonywalt]

It's a sport. Not my favourite.

What author are you most attracted to? For me, Elif Shafak,Dorothy Parker, and astronomer Amy Mainzer(has only written articles, but appeared on The Universe and also Star Trek Generations). That's three - Sweeet!


Same question...

[farnoosh]

Jane austen:)) None of them interest me that much, but if it was characters in books you were talking about,I'd go with Dorian Gray.So Dark.So Wise. *sighs* ok back to subject:D

let's change the Q. a little:What Character are you most attracted to?

[aliengirl]

In my early teens I was greatly attracted to Sherlock Holmes. Currently nobody holds that place.

What is your favorite short story?

[tonywalt]

For Esmé – with Love and Squalor - JD Salinger

Mmmm, same question?

[farnoosh]

H have none.:( That's not a reply though i can pass the question on.

same Q.

[papayahed]

There's this one story about a boy who claimed to be sick and asked for a fried worms on toast sandwich and his parents called his bluff and made him one. I wish i could remember the name of it.

When doing a self evaluation for work/school do you answer truthfully or do you give yourself all high marks?

[tonywalt]

Good question. We have a self-evaluation at the firm, which we fill out ourselves. Then the senior person (and competitor) evaluates "over" my evaluation.

I habitually write down any and all accomplishments throughout the year on a crafty word document called "Tony's Accomplishments". I then pump them up even more and bullet point them on my self evaluations.

I can honestly say my self evaluation would rival and exceed the propaganda that Kim Jong the former Glorious Leader of North Korea dished out to his faithful flock.

[Buh4Bee]

If I had to go out with an author, it would probably be JD Salinger. Although I think it rather juvenile of me to say so. Maybe a second choice would be Hunter S. Thompson, which is probably just as juvenile.
Character most attracted to is Mellors from Lady Chatterly's Lover. He was such a beast! Although I loved the authoritative civility of Mr. Rochester from Jane Eyre.

Self-evaluation, as long as I can back it up with evidence, it goes in th evaluation. I wrote my own evaluation for my principal. I was grand!

[tonywalt]

Worst singer ever?

[Calidore]

Bob Dylan. Great songwriter, but I hope whoever told him he should sing his own stuff was jailed.

Singer who moves you the most?

[tonywalt]

George Harrison with "Something"

[cacian]

don't know it.

photography?

[tonywalt]

I like it.

Favourite Beatle?

[papayahed]

Paul

What's your favorite beatles song?

[tonywalt]

Across the Universe?

Favourite group/artist?

[papayahed]

sheesh, that's tough. I'll say The White Stripes because they're the first group that came to mind.

Do you remember the first song that made you sit up and take notice of music? (And what was it?)

[tonywalt]

Queen- We will rock you. It's the first song I remember liking.

First concert you ever attended?

[Basil]

The unlikely pairing of R.E.M. and the Minutemen. It was one of the last shows the Minutemen played before the car accident that took D Boon's life, thus ending the band.

What animal do you think is the happiest?

[iamnobody]

Bonobo chimps, definitely!

Favorite late night TV show?

[tonywalt]

(bonobo chimps - funnny)

[PoeticPassions]

Are The Daily Show and Colbert Report considered late night? If so, both are favorites :)

Favorite (or one you most like to hate) TV pundit?

[tonywalt]

I like Bill Mahr for sheer entertainment.

What is your favourite photograph of all time?

[papayahed]

Currently it's a picture of my cousin and I when we were kids.


What's the worst concert you've ever been to?

[tonywalt]

A U2 cover band named "you too". They came to Cayman from America to play and sounded like a drunken Celine Dion singing in a baked bean tin.

What is your favourite alcoholic drink?(if you don't drink, then wait it out:))

[papayahed]

I have to say my favorite would be a margarita.

Have you ever been so lost you wanted to cry?

[tonywalt]

Yes, but I never ask directions and always blame bad sign posting. (I don't think you mean figuratively).

Do you prefer to tell people what you would like for Christmas/Birthdays?

[aliengirl]

No. Its better to let them decide on their own. It shows what they think about you and how much they understand you.

Do you like shopping online?

[tonywalt]

Yes, for quite a few things like boat parts or electronics.

Are you fashionable?

[aliengirl]

Yeah, in my own way. I don't care about what's 'in' or 'out'. I choose what I like and looks good to me.

Do you care about what others think about your looks?

[tonywalt]

No, I am roguish devil may care... - oops I just spilled orange fizzy drink down my trousers -Dammit.

What book have you tried to read, but stopped as you hated it so much?

[Calidore]

Confederacy of Dunces was one. I remember also trying a Robert Ludlum book--Road to something--that was his attempt at comedy.

Problem is, bad anything else can be funny, but bad comedy is just nothing.

Ever started a book you didn't expect to be better than okay and end up riveted?

[papayahed]

Yes - I am Charlotte Simmons


What book do you wish you could read for the first time again?

[Pensive]

Harry Potter series! :D

Same question!

[tonywalt]

History of the American People by Paul Johnson.

mmm, same question?

[iamnobody]

Crime & Punishment

What book do you recommend to others most often?

[BienvenuJDC]

Bible

What is your favorite character in either book or movie?

[iamnobody]

Don Quixote

Same question.

[BienvenuJDC]

M. Myriel

Who is M. Myriel?

[iamnobody]

The Bishop from Les Miserables. That's one of my favorite books.

What is your favorite smell?

[BienvenuJDC]

Burning wood from a campfire

How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?

[Varenne Rodin]

42.

Do you have a blu-ray player?

[tonywalt]

Yes.

Would you like to travel to the future or the past? Take a pick.

[papayahed]

WTH? I swore I answered this question yesterday.

It's a difficult choice but I would pick the future.


If you had to to go back in time and be part of a barbarian group which would you pick?

[tonywalt]

Maybe another game, damn good question though.

Well, I love the Germanic tribes, but if I really have to choose I would have to go with the Visogoths who settled in Spain.

[tonywalt]

What character would you be in any movie of your choice?

[papayahed]

Lara Croft.


You go out for a special or even a semi-special occasion, when you get home does your bedroom look like a tornado hit it?

[aliengirl]

Quite often. When we went for the wedding reception of my brother, the bed and the floor looked like a mind-boggling mess of clothes, shoes, cosmetics, combs, pins and jewellery. And someone always leaves their cellphone under a pile of clothes and it is retrieved after missed calls from another. I always ask everyone to put things back at their place but mostly it's me who has to clean up.


Do you ponder a lot while choosing what to wear on a special occasion?

[tonywalt]

I do, but in a very masculine way - hard to explain.

If you had a resolution this year, what was it?

[papayahed]

Eat healthier and more variety.


Do you get nervous when giving presentations or speeches?

[tonywalt]

Naa, I like that kind of stuff.

How long have you worked at your current workplace and how long do you think you want to stay...?

[farnoosh]

I don't work,I go to school:D maybe I could answer your question by saying that I want to get my master then get a job in my study field.

Same q.

[tonywalt]

11 years, first job after university. uum, I would give me 2 two years - give or take, then I will fly to something more cool.

Would you emigrate to Saudi or the UAE if this price was right (and often is quite right)?

[papayahed]

11 years, first job after university. uum, I would give me 2 two years - give or take, then I will fly to something more cool.

Would you emigrate to Saudi or the UAE if this price was right (and often is quite right)?

No. Only because a friend just moved there for work and I wouldn't want him to think I was following him. But if he wasn't there I probably would. Although I'd have to take a hard look at what local laws applied to me (like the car driving thing in Saudi).

Would you go to a Jimmy buffett concert?

[tonywalt]

I lived there for 6 months. You will be delighted to know although women cannot drive on public roads, they can drive on western compounds.

We have a, ooooh so fancy Margaritaville on Cayman, and I have seen him, so yea, not a bad time.

Would you go to a country music concert?

[iamnobody]

Not even if it was free and I needed a place to hide out.


Would you watch a movie that was based on a book you wouldn't bother reading?

[JuniperWoolf]

Yeah, I want to see the American version of Girl With The Dragon Tattoo because the chick looks cool and it has James Bond in it, but I wouldn't bother reading the book.

How is it possible that having no eyebrows makes her look so damn good?

[tonywalt]

It gave her a menacing but vulnerable look, not sure it would work on everyone though.

What did you want to be when you "grew up" when you were a kid?

[papayahed]

Singer, Scientist, Doctor, and Astronaut.

When/How did you pick the career field you're in now?

[NikolaiI]

Sort of felt a calling.

Do you get art, literature, music and culture from the internet, or do you get stupider?

[Sancho Panza]

It depends on qhich websites you visit. If you spend your life staring at cats being dumped in bins on Youtube then your brain will atrophy and die a death. However, if you spend your time among like minded people on cerebral forums such as this then your level of general intellectual wellbeing cannot help but be increased.

How has literature changed your life?

[aliengirl]

The answer is too long to post on a game thread. I can just say that it has an immense effect on me and helps me look at life from different perspectives.


Which kind of books you preferred to read when you were 10-12 years old?

[iamnobody]

Horror

Same question.

[BookBeauty]

Horror and Epic Fantasy. Lol. :P Goosebumps counts as horror, right? Well, there were books with much darker themes too. But I pretty much grabbed any book I could get my hands on.

At what age did you get into English literature?

[tonywalt]

About 12, but I read kiddy stuff before that.

What's the longest time you have gone without reading a book?

[Sancho Panza]

I cant remember the last time I even went for a single day without reading a book, I always have at least one on the go.

How many pages, on average, can you read in one day?

[tonywalt]

Hmm, on average I would say 100 - rough estimate though.

Often asked but good question. How many books do you read at the same time?

[Sancho Panza]

I normally just stick to one at a time, but occasionally impatience drives me to start a second or even a third, I would never go beyond that though or else my brain would explode.

What is your favourite genre of music?

[aliengirl]

Nowadays the number has come down to two. I prefer to pick one from fiction and another from non-fiction or literary criticism. Also two books each in a different language.


Did you like to learn (memorize) the poems in your school text books?

[BienvenuJDC]

Some, but I appreciate it all the more now that I don't HAVE to do it.

How have you been lately?

[Sancho Panza]

Well, as there haven't been too many damsels in need of rescuing recently, I've been somewhat bored of late.

What is your favourite shade of chocolate?

[BienvenuJDC]

I like milk chocolate.

Do you think that it is inconsiderate of the damsels to not be in need of rescuing?

[Sancho Panza]

Well it would be nice if just once or twice I and the knight I represent could be called into action, it's been too long since my last good rescue.

Which period of history would you most like to visit?

[BookBeauty]

Aaah, tough one! :( There are so many. I suppose I'd like to see how those Egyptians built the pyramids of giza. Anywhere really. All of them, if I could in my lifetime! History is fascinating!

Are you guilty of procrastination?

[Snowqueen]

Nope, Thank God!

Do you smoke?

[BookBeauty]

Never have and never will!

Do you drink beverages of the alcoholic variety?

[aliengirl]

No.

Would you burn a book if you don't like it? If yes, which one?

[Hawkman]

There is something about the act of burning a book which I find utterly repellent, regardless of how bad it might be, I couldn't even bring myself to burn Mein Kampf. It should be preserved as a warning. So, the answer has to be no.

Would you commit a murder if you were going to recieve 1 million pounds for doing so?

[BookBeauty]

No. Life is precious. Even a human life.

Would you kill an insect for 5 pounds?

[Snowqueen]

No, I doin't think so.

What time is it in Norway now?

[PoeticPassions]

I think the same as here... 1:34 pm (13:34)

Have you ever visited a psychic (for a reading or insight)?

[BookBeauty]

Yes. Was at a psychic fair. I was disappointed. I can read tarot better. :P

Are you a religious person?

[PoeticPassions]

No, not at all.

If you were forced to switch religions, or to join a religion if you are not affiliated with one, would you do it? (by forced I mean that your life depended on it, but not certainly-- ie you would not necessarily be killed if you refused, but your life would be put at risk)

[BienvenuJDC]

No, I would not. My belief in God is based on what I see beyond this life.

Would you criticize someone for a belief that you did not understand?

[BookBeauty]

No. But, I would ask for clarification. I like to learn about different beliefs.

Do you believe that in order to be an ethical, moral person, one cannot be raised agnostic or atheist?

[aliengirl]

I've not met enough agnostics/atheists to give a judgement or form an opinion. But I can say that I've seen many self-declared religious persons who are not always ethical/moral. It didn't mean that all religious people are so.

Do you think you can tolerate hypocrites?

[Snowqueen]

Nope! I just can't stand such people.

Are you a short-tempered person?

[BookBeauty]

Occasionally.

Do you consider yourself to be stubborn?

[tonywalt]

Yes, on matters of principle.

Would you compromise a strongly felt principle for personal gain?

[varhem]

Nope

what's your ambition?

[tonywalt]

To be content.

What music other than country music (sorry, that always the easy default) do you dislike?

[iamnobody]

rap/hiphop

Same question.

[Oniw17]

screemo

What is the name of your favorite newscaster?

[Francie]

It will hopefully make Twilight go away.

What is the weather like where you are?

[BookBeauty]

The sun was shining. It was actually quite warm and pleasant today. It had been snowing quite a bit this past week, though.

Do you think that a short story can be taken seriously if it has elements of fantasy in it?

[varhem]

yes

do you like to get wet in the rain?

[varhem]

yes

do you like to get wet in the rain?

[aliengirl]

Depends on the season. Winter rain - nope. Monsoon showers - yeah!

Are you concerned about your body weight?

[BookBeauty]

No, I'm more concerned about proper nutrition, and making sure that I'm as healthy and fit as possible.

Do you have any regrets that you would take back if you could?

[RJbibliophil]

Being unaware of The Phantom Tollbooth until college.

Are squares or rectangles better?

[BookBeauty]

Hmm, that's a tough one. I like both shapes. I guess I'll go with squares, since they can become rectangles if they reach for it enough. :D

Do you think that society as a whole is progressing?

[iamnobody]

Always.

Same question.

[tonywalt]

Yes, it sure is progressing.

What major invention other than nuclear would you like to be ''taken back''?

[BookBeauty]

Well, I wouldn't want nuclear to be taken back, for one thing. I wouldn't want any scientific invention to be taken back. However, I would like to see the approach to scientific inventions changed. Less weapons, more sustainable energy, more medicine, etc. Splitting atoms is the beginning of finding sustainable energy, and therefore, nuclear energy is essential towards scientific progress. Unfortunately, there was a bomb.

Knowing that there is an ever-changing social environment that we're all adapting to, the lines between tradition and modern times become blurred. An increase in individualism, in people becoming more open about everything. So, do you think that this is a good direction for us?

[usman.khawar]

Well u already answered ur question. as in crease in indviidulaism means every one has his own direction. and if u are asking about the mankind direction so i think its going towards bad direction coz mankind has forgotten the fact that they have to face God after tasting the flavor of death.

What do u think about everlasting life?

[tonywalt]

I think it is very interesting, but beyond that I cannot say.

What motto, if any, do you live by?

[aliengirl]

I'm currently in search of one.

Same question?

[Oniw17]

Do what makes you happy.

What was your favorite job?

[aliengirl]

I never did a full time job but I love teaching. Taught in a primary school for a few years (that was rather in the line of social work) and enjoyed it.

What is your favorite space fiction book?

[BookBeauty]

I enjoyed 'Macroscope' by Piers Anthony.

Do you have a favourite fantasy fiction novel?

[Calidore]

I enjoyed 'Macroscope' by Piers Anthony.

Do you have a favourite fantasy fiction novel?

Wow, that takes me back. A lot of Piers Anthony's earlier stuff was pretty good; his problem was that he'd have a good idea, then decide to make it a trilogy or series without enough new good ideas to follow the first. The only series I think I liked all the way through were the Cluster quintet, the Bio of a Space Tyrant quintet, and the Omnivore/Orn/Ox trilogy, and maybe also the first Split Infinity trilogy. Rings of Ice and Triple Detente were also decent standalones. I haven't read anything of his since the mid-'80s (a.k.a my late teens), so take most of the above with a dash of salt for memory gap and another dash for my much younger tastes at the time.

Anyway, I don't think I can do a favorite fantasy. Too much apples and oranges, and even a list of possibilities would be too long.

Another genre that doesn't get enough respect: How about a favorite horror novel?

[NikolaiI]

Um.. about the only horror fiction I can say I enjoy is Lovecraft, whom I love.. and I love Poe although neither of those authors wrote many novels.. unless I am sadly uninformed and in need of reading some novels. :] Other than that I can't stand horror really.. I think Stephen King is brilliant in some stories (Hearts in Atlantis, Wizard and Glass) but I only picked up The Shining once and literally only read a couple of sentences. I can't think of any other horror novels.. maybe I should give them a try because a zombie novel might be okay. Well, technically, "Legend" is about the only horror novel I've read, so I guess it's the best. :lol:

What is your favorite pick-up line from a movie?

[papayahed]

Are your pants made of mirrors? Because I can see myself in them.


What color top do you have on?

[iamnobody]

Purple.

What color are your eyes?

[Lacra]

Grey.
Which is better to use: contact lenses or glasses?

[papayahed]

depends on the circumstance but I'm biased since I wear glasses.

Which do you prefer, a dinner at a fancy restaurant or making and having dinner at home?

[Calidore]

depends on the circumstance but I'm biased since I wear glasses.

Which do you prefer, a dinner at a fancy restaurant or making and having dinner at home?

Someone else making dinner for me > dinner at a fancy restaurant > making my own dinner

Ever wish life came with Save and Reload Last Save functions?

[papayahed]

absolutely.


Should I go home or stick it out?

[Snowqueen]

Do as you like. :smilewinkgrin:

What's your favourite thread?

[Sophia21]

Song title game

What is your favourite book ?

[Silas Thorne]

I haven't got ont yet, but I'm sure it's excellent.


A cup of Latte or a sip of Lethe?

[Snowqueen]

Sip of Lethe

How old are you?

[Sophia21]

i am 26.

what is the last book you read ?

[aliengirl]

Beloved by Tony Morrison

What is the last poem you've read?

[free]

Beloved by Tony Morrison

What is the last poem you've read?

"Same but Different" by my friend n.


If you were to write a novel, how would you begin it?