periodically, i catch inside the actors studio, hosted by james lipton. it's an interview w/ an actor (or sometimes a director) and i tend to find it interesting to watch actors speak of their craft. but i'll confess that one of my favorite parts are when lipton asks a series of 10 questions which were popularized by french interviewer bernard pivot, according to wikipedia.
you can see where this is going, right?
i think they're rather interesting, myself.
1. what is your favorite word?
2. what is your least favorite word?
3. what turns you on [creatively, spiritually or emotionally]?
4. what turns you off?
5. what is your favorite curse word?
6. what sound or noise do you love?
7. what sound or noise do you hate?
8. what profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
9. what profession would you not like to do?
10. if heaven exists, what would you like to hear god say when you arrive at the pearly gates?
my answers later.
silverwhisper posted on Feb 08, 2007
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dailyachesandpains said on Feb 08, 2007....
1. OUCH!
2. The "c" word
3. looking at art, I love to just stare and wonder.
4. Ann Coulter (since we were talking about her)
5. Well, I don't say it out loud, but FUCK!
6. A baby cooing
7. Silverware clanking
8. Fashion designer
9. A surgeon. I couldn't stand to have failed and live with it.
10.Finally, come on in!Daily -
polarheart said on Feb 08, 2007....
1. what is your favorite word? Satiated
2. what is your least favorite word? Hate
3. what turns you on [creatively, spiritually or emotionally]? Nature for all
4. what turns you off? Uninterrested people
5. what is your favorite curse word? shit
6. what sound or noise do you love? All natural sounds e.g. frogs, birds, waterfalls
7. what sound or noise do you hate? Unnatural ongoing invasive sounds
8. what profession other than your own would you like to attempt? Photographer
9. what profession would you not like to do? Air Traffic Control
10. if heaven exists, what would you like to hear god say when you arrive at the pearly gates? I'm so glad you made the right choice; I've been looking forward to having you here. Come here, I want to give you a hug and hold you in My arms. -
dailyachesandpains said on Feb 08, 2007....
Polar: I'm with you on Air Traffic Controller! That job has to be the worst. Knowing you have SO many lives in your hand all at one time! -
purrrkitten said on Feb 08, 2007....
1. No particular one but I love descriptive words.
2. the "C" word - it's so UGLY.
3. nature, life, kids, love, music for all
4. judgemental people, certain smells
5. shit
6. thunderstorms, rain, trickling water, my kids laughing
7. people talking loudly on cel phones, any non-natural sound while in nature
8. acting and writing
9. something involving being stuck in an office all day with those hideous florescent lights
10. "Welcome home, my beloved child."
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lioneljay said on Feb 08, 2007....
I, too, am a fan of Inside the Actors Studio and have often wondered how I might answer these questions. My favorite interviewee of all time has to be Robin Williams, who riffed for almost 10 minutes on this part of the interview.
1. what is your favorite word? beloved
2. what is your least favorite word? no
3. what turns you on [creatively, spiritually or emotionally]? high-energy people or situations
4. what turns you off? closed-mindedness
5. what is your favorite curse word? fuck
6. what sound or noise do you love? moans of ecstasy
7. what sound or noise do you hate? crying
8. what profession other than your own would you like to attempt? astronaut
9. what profession would you not like to do? data entry
10. if heaven exists, what would you like to hear god say when you arrive at the pearly gates? "You'll find Mr. Lincoln in the study."
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MissMimi said on Feb 08, 2007....
1. what is your favorite word? Love
2. what is your least favorite word? Pain
3. what turns you on [creatively, spiritually or emotionally]? Music, good conversation, acceptance
4. what turns you off? Arrogance, emotional rigidity
5. what is your favorite curse word? Fuck
6. what sound or noise do you love? A child giggling
7. what sound or noise do you hate? Someone getting ready to spit.
8. what profession other than your own would you like to attempt? Midwife
9. what profession would you not like to do? Police officer
10. if heaven exists, what would you like to hear god say when you arrive at the pearly gates? "We're so glad you're here. Your grandma's been waiting for you for a long time."
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gingersoul said on Feb 08, 2007....
1. what is your favorite word? Coincidence
2. what is your least favorite word? No option
3. what turns you on [creatively, spiritually or emotionally]? Poetry, witty conversations. music, having a goal, art, laughter, friendship, passion
4. what turns you off? closed mindness, excessive sensitiveness, indecision, lack of generosity
5. what is your favorite curse word? cazzo, porca troia (in English it would be: fuck)
6. what sound or noise do you love? my loved one's voices, waves against a shore, crickets in the night, ropes against the mast.
7. what sound or noise do you hate? any external undesired noise
8. what profession other than your own would you like to attempt? chef or b&b owner, writer, Onu interpreter, cakes decorator9. what profession would you not like to do? customer service
10. if heaven exists, what would you like to hear god say when you arrive at the pearly gates? "What are you doing here? Well, since you are here...get in" and then my daughter's voice because she believes in Heaven and she is sad i will no be there... -
waterstar said on Feb 08, 2007....
1. what is your favorite word? Love
2. what is your least favorite word? Hell
3. what turns you on? (creativity, spiritually, emotionally) open-minded compassion and respect for all living things and the ability to grow..
4 what turns you off? rigid belief systems
5. what is your favorite curse word? holy crudge-a-mole, yeek-a-fruit cocktail, what the fiddle-faddle.
6. what sound or noise do you love? water
7. what sound do you hate? white noise, static
8.what profession would you like to attempt? midwife/doula
9.if heaven exists, what would you like to hear god say when you arrive at the pearly gates ? Welcome
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momsrock said on Feb 08, 2007....
1)what is your favorite word? serendipity...it's just fun to say
2)what is your least favorite word? I'd have to agree with the "c" word
3)what turns you on? music, confidence, sense of humor, certain scents...bleach/ lysol /comet bathroom cleaner...i have issues! :)
4)what turns you off? arrogance
5)what is your favorite curse word? WTF
6)what sound or noise do you love? laughter
7)what sound do you hate? vaccuum cleaners
8)what profession would you like to attempt? nurse
9)what profession would you not like to do? teacher (I would not ever have enough patience and it would be cruel to the kids)
10)if heaven exists, what would you like to hear god say when you arrive at the pearly gates? I don't think I would want him to say anything. I would just want him to welcome me with open arms!
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Lucytorial said on Feb 08, 2007....
Hi there silver - great post!1. what is your favorite word?wonderlust
2. what is your least favorite word? HUH
3. what turns you on [creatively, spiritually or emotionally]? Creatively - vision / Spiritually - wisdom, learning experimenting / Emotionaly - unconditional love and trust from a significant other
4. what turns you off? arrogance
5. what is your favorite curse word? Cunt
6. what sound or noise do you love? Chirping Frogs
7. what sound or noise do you hate? Crushing metalaic sounds
8. what profession other than your own would you like to attempt? nurse
9. what profession would you not like to do? garbage collection
10. if heaven exists, what would you like to hear god say when you arrive at the pearly gates? Would you like to review your life, what you learnt and how you used your time? -
Lioness said on Feb 08, 2007....
Interesting....
1. what is your favorite word? = faith
2. what is your least favorite word? = defeat
3. what turns you on [creatively, spiritually or emotionally]? = sharing of ideas and experiences, encouragement, optimism
4. what turns you off? = negative attitude or pessimism
5. what is your favorite curse word? = damn
6. what sound or noise do you love? = praise & worship songs, mellow music
7. what sound or noise do you hate? = loud banging; yelling; heavy metal music
8. what profession other than your own would you like to attempt? = lawyer
9. what profession would you not like to do? = nurse
10. if heaven exists, what would you like to hear god say when you arrive at the pearly gates? = "I've been expecting you, come, I have reserved a place for you" -
petitepapillon said on Feb 09, 2007....
1. what is your favorite word? Hope, Serentity, and Survivor. Sorry, but I cannot be limited to just one on this one. : )
2. what is your least favorite word? Failure
3. what turns you on [creatively, spiritually or emotionally]? Music, confidence, words, acceptance, respect, passion, laughter...just to name a few.
4. what turns you off? Arrogance, closemindedness, negativity, and hate.
5. what is your favorite curse word? Fuck
6. what sound or noise do you love? Laughter
7. what sound or noise do you hate? Nails scratching a chalkboard.
8. what profession other than your own would you like to attempt? Acting
9. what profession would you not like to do? Customer service...never again!
10. if heaven exists, what would you like to hear god say when you arrive at the pearly gates? Welcome, my child. I know you have suffered very much, but I am proud of you for choosing to live instead of ending your life at an untimely manner. I am so very proud of you. -
beyondtheveil said on Feb 09, 2007....
I've watched this many times. Never thought I'd get to answer them.1-Favorite word- Reasonable2-Least favorite word- Torture3-What turns you on-Art, Concerts,Lightning4-What turns you off-Betrayal5-Favorite curse word- Shit6-Sound or noise you love-Thunder, wolves howling7-Sound or noise you hate-Screams of agony8-Profession other than mine I'd like-Teacher9-Profession other than mine I'd hate-Accountant, Bill collector10- If heaven exists what wou I like God to say-I would like to explainto you why things were the way they were. -
yani said on Feb 09, 2007....
1. what is your favorite word? Delightful
2. what is your least favorite word? Don't ( what is the "c" word?)
3. what turns you on [creatively, spiritually or emotionally]? sense of humor
4. what turns you off? arrogance
5. what is your favorite curse word? Fuck
6. what sound or noise do you love? moans
7. what sound or noise do you hate? wails
8. what profession other than your own would you like to attempt? brain surgeon
9. what profession would you not like to do? septic tank cleaner (ugh!)
10. if heaven exists, what would you like to hear god say when you arrive at the pearly gates? Welcome! -
quidnunc said on Feb 09, 2007....
1. what is your favorite word? sublime
2. what is your least favorite word? brainiac
3. what turns you on [creatively, spiritually or emotionally]? victory of the human spirit against adversity
4. what turns you off? rude behavior
5. what is your favorite curse word? fuck
6. what sound or noise do you love? children laughing
7. what sound or noise do you hate? automobile honking
8. what profession other than your own would you like to attempt? surgeon
9. what profession would you not like to do? veterinarian
10. if heaven exists, what would you like to hear god say when you arrive at the pearly gates? welcome home, my son. -
genalonewolf said on Feb 09, 2007....
1. Pickle
2. Whatev
3. Sensuality
4. know-it-alls
5. Fuck me
6. Thunder
7. A fork squeaking on a plate
8. Musician
9. A Sanitation Relocation Engineer
10. I forgive you.
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Dicconzane said on Feb 09, 2007....
1. what is your favorite word? Irrefragably.
2. what is your least favorite word? Can't think of one. Enjoy using them too much.3. what turns you on [creatively, spiritually or emotionally]? People who live life not just exist.
4. what turns you off? Lack of manners.5. what is your favorite curse word? Feck, which changes one letter to become something else if thngs are really bad.
6. what sound or noise do you love? Rain when I'm warm, lying in bed.
7. what sound or noise do you hate? That pitch that sends a shudder down your spine (nail blackboard etc)
8. what profession other than your own would you like to attempt? Writer.
9. what profession would you not like to do? Toilet cleaner.
10. if heaven exists, what would you like to hear god say when you arrive at the pearly gates? Here. Take my seat. -
mom said on Feb 09, 2007....
1. what is your favorite word? children
2. what is your least favorite word? husband3. what turns you on [creatively, spiritually or emotionally]? art
4. what turns you off? mean people
5. what is your favorite curse word? fuck
6. what sound or noise do you love? sound of a child lauhing
7. what sound or noise do you hate? arguing
8. what profession other than your own would you like to attempt? teaching the deaf.
9. what profession would you not like to do? forensics
10. if heaven exists, what would you like to hear god say when you arrive at the pearly gates? welcome home. -
mommyof2 said on Feb 09, 2007....
1. love2. hate3. life4.the bad in life5.shit6.windchimes7. sirens8. athlete9. the fool in the white house10. hello my child, I forgive you -
CreativeWoman said on Feb 09, 2007....
1. what is your favorite word? Love
2. what is your least favorite word? Regret
3. what turns you on [creatively, spiritually or emotionally]? Genuine Attention
4. what turns you off? Fake Laughter
5. what is your favorite curse word? Rat Bastard
6. what sound or noise do you love? Thunder
7. what sound or noise do you hate? Fake Laughter
8. what profession other than your own would you like to attempt? Florist
9. what profession would you not like to do? Sewage Engineer
10. if heaven exists, what would you like to hear god say when you arrive at the pearly gates? "Welcome. Job well done. There are some people here waiting to see you." -
nytquill17 said on Feb 09, 2007....
Great post! I've really enjoyed reading the responses so far. Here's mine:
1. what is your favorite word? >> Just one? Hmm...epiphany in English I suppose, and soixante in French (it means sixty, but it feels good to pronounce)
2. what is your least favorite word? >> Yeah, I don't like the C-word either. I cringe when I hear it.
3. what turns you on [creatively, spiritually or emotionally]? >> Live concerts or theater; Celtic-type music, or those big sweeping movie soundtracks; certain specific songs that are all over the place musically; stimulating conversation or reading.
4. what turns you off? >> Numbers, businesslike/noncreative writing, sometimes noise (but sometimes it doesn't bother me, either.)
5. what is your favorite curse word? >> Shit. Great for when you drop something, break something, spill something, forget something, etc.
6. what sound or noise do you love? >> Water lapping at the shore, or running over rocks and things. Gulls' cries, especially when it's foggy out. Also kittens purring.
7. what sound or noise do you hate? >> Any sound I can't anticipate. Sounds without rhythm, or that stop and start, or sounds that come out of nowhere and startle the shit out of me. Sounds that make my teeth hurt (nails-on-blackboard/fork-on-plate type things).
8. what profession other than your own would you like to attempt? >> Emotional and, when necessary, physical rehabilitation for traumatized cats and rabbits. I seem to have a gift for bonding with them and helping them heal and I'd like to try it out more fully. I would love to have my own shelter one day, one of those cool ones that you see on TV sometimes where the animals have the run of the place and tons of things to play with instead of being kept in kennels all the time.
9. what profession would you not like to do? >> Teaching professionally. I make a pretty sweet tutor but I would be a terrible teacher. I'm too afraid of confrontation and new situations. Also starship captain, for the same reason.
10. if heaven exists, what would you like to hear god say when you arrive at the pearly gates? >> "I'm proud of you, child. All the answers to all the mysteries you have ever wondered about are here for you to find. And when you are ready to go again, let me know and we will send you back for a new set of experiences."
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waterstar said on Feb 09, 2007....
oh, I forgot a question!
what profession would you not like to do: work in a corporation selling products and ideas I don't believe in
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silverwhisper said on Feb 09, 2007....
there are some great, great responses in all of this...thank you, folks!
and now, my own answers:
1. passion.
2. the "c-word". i detest it. its use says something about the speaker and what it says ain't good.
3. enthusiasm.
4. apathy.
5. fuck.
6. children laughing.
7. jackhammers.
8. professional novelist.
9. contracter. i suck at those types of things. a handyman i'm not.
10. "you're here?!"
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Zayda said on Feb 09, 2007....
1. what is your favorite word? ardor (**choosing one was difficult because I love words.)
2. what is your least favorite word? the c-word (yes, it says something about the speaker of the word, and what it says isn't good.)
3. what turns you on [creatively, spiritually or emotionally]? passion, enthusiasm, lust for live, high-energy people or situations
4. what turns you off? hypocrisy, pomposity, arrogance
5. what is your favorite curse word? fuck (it's just so versatile)
6. what sound or noise do you love? children giggling, the ping of rain on a tin roof, the echo of thunder rolling across the sky, the soft tone in a friend's voice when he's worried but doesn't know what to do, the sound of my name on my husband's lips.
7. what sound or noise do you hate? screeching breaks, squealing tires
8. what profession other than your own would you like to attempt? caterer, professional novelist
9. what profession would you not like to do? salesperson
10. if heaven exists, what would you like to hear god say when you arrive at the pearly gates? "we've waited patiently"
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Luna.Loveborn said on Feb 10, 2007....
1. what is your favorite word? Dammit, some guys think I sound cute saying it and they giggle about it.
2. what is your least favorite word? Bitch.
3. what turns you on [creatively, spiritually or emotionally]? Creatively, I love role playing and fantasies.
4. what turns you off? Asking about my sexual past so you/Men can get off. Also mean people are a turn off.
5. what is your favorite curse word? Fuck.
6. what sound or noise do you love? I purr deep in my throat just before I cum.
7. what sound or noise do you hate? Hmm, any noise that can interrupt lovemaking.
8. what profession other than your own would you like to attempt? Owning my store to sell my crafts.
9. what profession would you not like to do? I am disable, so most of my choices are limited.
10. if heaven exists, what would you like to hear god say when you arrive at the pearly gates? Welcome and you are good to stay for as long as you wish. Also you did well learning to get over a hard life and trails.
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Tappa said on Feb 12, 2007....
1. what is your favorite word? (phrase okay?) "You're hired!"
2. what is your least favorite word? overdraft
3. what turns you on [creatively, spiritually or emotionally]? gardening, teaching,
4. what turns you off? Young school kids taught to flatter their teacher ("I like your ...{shoes, handbag, hair, dress...})
5. what is your favorite curse word? Feck
6. what sound or noise do you love? Bird-song! ('specially Australia's cockatoos!)
7. what sound or noise do you hate? Th' squeak of a windscreen wiper when the glass is dry!
8. what profession other than your own would you like to attempt? forensic science
9. what profession would you not like to do? social welfare
10. if heaven exists, what would you like to hear god say when you arrive at the pearly gates? "No, you're 'way too early; go back " -
silverwhisper said on Feb 12, 2007....
sure, phrases are OK too, tappa. :>
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