10 questions by Bernard Pivo - 10.20.2007.1

I was watching Inside the Actor’s Studio today and I decided to take a look at the website as well. I’m happy to say that the interview with Mr. Dave Chappelle is available on DVD for $11.99 and I recommend it to everyone. I found that conversation to be inspirational and eye opening. It opened my eyes to aspects of me, and I hope I can say that it has improved the writing I have done on this blog.

But in watching the program and visiting the site I thought about the questions, created originally by Bernard Pivo, that Mr. James Lipton asks of every guest. Considering I have no ability as an actor, professional dancing is out, and I prefer not to make peoples ears bleed from my feeble attempts at singing, my chances of being on the program are little better than nil. So, taking that into account, I present my answers to those questions.

• What is your favorite word?
  This is a tough one, since I love thoughts more than words. Add to that the fact that I am gregarious. But one word? Gooniegoogoo. It just rolls, and fits most any situation.



• What is your least favorite word?
  N-word



• What turns you on [creatively, spiritually or emotionally]?
  Hmm. Ultimately its intelligence. Curves are nice, as are good looks, but that all fades. I like to say, “Looks may get me to cross a room, but what comes out of the mouth determines if I stay or cross back.”



• What turns you off?
  Ignorance in all forms.



• What sound or noise do you love?
  Explosions. It’s just so pleasant, not the violence that goes with some of them. Like in movies or blowing something up in the backyard.



• What sound or noise do you hate?
  Gangsta rap and country music (except Patsy Klein and Johnny Cash). Actaully, as I think about it, Ebonics is really even more grating. I just hate it.



• What is your favorite curse word?
  Ne Pizde. It’s Russian and doesn’t really translate how powerful a curse that is. But it’s only good for men. Frell is a general curse that I like for everything else. It comes from Farscape; a sci-fi television show that I think was some of the best work on TV ever.



• What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
  I’ve had over 200 so far, with 100 promotions so there isn’t a lot left. Probably a scientist. That was the idea I had going into college.



• What profession would you not like to do?
  Any kind of Accountant or where I do the same thing every day. I’d lose my mind.



• If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?
  More good than bad, you made it.