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An interview with Jerrybaldy:
*Why are we doing this interview thing?*
Because year after year you keep asking me and I feel a completely unwarranted obligation. Also as it is Saturday night and I am equidistant from work past and work to come and so free. I didn't work for the man yesterday nor will I tomorrow. Lets get naked. Or partially undressed.
*So, how old are you?*
48. So much worse than 47. That was closer to 45.
*What is the best birthday present you've ever received?*
Train set slash scalextric
*If you had a personal theme song what would it be?*
Goodnight Ladies (Lou Reed)
*Are you male or female? *
I can make a tent.
*Would you like to join Maximilianus' Air Force?*
More of a sailor
*If you owned the site, what would you change?*
I would create a greater feeling of community. somehow.
*Do you think there should be more discussion about literature of other languages on this site?*
No.
*What was the inspiration for your LitNet username?*
garibaldi. Jerry and bald.
*Which countries did you visit?*
To date England ( I keep waking up there) Wales, its very close, Scotland, its quite close but its cold and being English you are not so welcome, Ireland (see Scotland), France, they don't like you but are given to surrender, Spain, its hot and broke, Greece, (see Spain)
*Which languages do you speak?*
A little German, in French I often like to shout 'Sacre Bleu'
*If you could live somewhere different, where would it be and why?*
Greece. its hot, corrupt, has earthquakes that puts waves into swimming pools. I associate it with the phrase 'No Problem' Once when I was there at a tourist shop there was a chalk board outside that said (in bad english) if you miss your bus whilst shopping we will give you a lift into town. That is reason enough.
*Do you have any pets?*
No
*What makes you happy?*
Love. sunshine. writing.
*What's your favourite song for singing in the shower?*
King of the Road/Something stupid
*How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?*
If the wood was sick, a fair bit.
*Which actor should play you in a movie based on your life?*
james stewart
*What's your signature dance move?*
My walking to the dance floor dance.
*Given the option, what animal would you choose to be?*
a mayfly
*What makes you feel great about yourself?*
a smile of somebody seemingly glad to see me
*How did you meet your significant other?*
at work. after a second failed marriage, she is lush.
*What was the best day of your life?*
the one where I sat in a school classroom counting how many blue cars passed and how many red cars passed and how many etc
*Has it all worked out so far?*
I never had a plan. so I guess so.
*What are you naturally good at? (Skills, abilities, gifts etc.)*
writing for a very small audience
*What is the one thing you must do before you die?*
say goodbye
What’s the geekiest thing about you?
a love of trains
*What would you regret not fully doing, being or having in your life?*
writing properly
*If you were to be stuck at a particular time in your life, which one would you choose and why?*
8 years old. Nothing had fallen apart.
*What one thing would you NEED to have on a deserted island if you didn't have to worry over food and water? *
music
*If you were a king/queen for a day, what would you do?*
revolt
*What’s your favorite ice cream flavor?*
anything with nuts on
*What song is in your head at the moment?*
Time (Pink Floyd)
*Which book are you reading at the moment?*
Hunger games
*What is your favourite quote?*
Never, never, never ,never , never, never surrender
*What’s your favorite word?*
squash
What's your favorite sandwich?
Club
*What is your answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything?*?
Somebody somewhere doesnt want us to know.
*What are you wearing at the moment?*
I would like to take this opportunity to state that men over 40 should never wear denim.
*Favorite poem?*
If
*First novel you remember reading on your own?*
Enid Blyton
*What era do you find most of the books you read are from?*
current
*Favorite TV shows?*
Simpsons, documentaries,
*Which Forum members would you like to meet in person?*
Hill, Delta, haunted, Prince, Hawk, jack. Everyadventure, Daffy, Doc, Dieter, .....
*Are you a winter or summer?*
winter
*Last words you said out loud?*
love you
*Last person you hugged/kissed?*
Bex
*What do you do to be able to keep your LitNet addiction going? And are you happy with your chosen profession?*
I keep trying to leave / no
*What would you like to be if you could change your profession?*
writer
*Which one of the seven dwarves are you and why?*
the one that snow white falls in love with
*What is your most outstanding feature?*
Depends on the time of day
*If you could change one thing about the way you look, what would that be?*
hair
*Which book do you wish you had written?*
My own
*What book would you recommend to others of all types and ages as a must read?*
The stand
*What should you be doing at the moment instead of answering these questions?*
Nothing
*Favorite movie?*
Its a wonderful life/Wild at heart
*Last movie you watched?
I give it a year. Today at the cinema
[*How are you going to pick just one favourite painting?*
The Mermaid
*Favorite painting?*
I have a stutter
*Are you gellin'?*
I maybe of a weekend.
*Wonderful Superman or depressing Batman?*
Dennis the Menace
*Something you want to forget but you never can?*
thinking i could write
*What is the wisest thing that has been said to you?*
Go to bed
*What is the funniest thing that happened to you lately?*
I asked a colleague to ask me if I was a tree. 'Are you a tree'? she asked. 'No' I replied. I near pissed myself.
If you could relive one moment in your life whenever you wanted to, what would it be?
they all belong where they are
What is the best thing that happened to you since your last birthday? .
the status quo
*If you could send one thing to the Room 101, one would that be?*
religion
Tell us something scandalous about yourself.
I walked naked to the local shop
*How long did it take you to answer all of these questions?*
longer than I can probably spare
*One final word of wisdom for LitNet users?*
We are all intellectual tossers.
*What question would you like to ask to the person to be interview after you?
Beach or pool?
