I’ve been tagged by DevourerofBooks (aka Jen, aka the Nen!), who was tagged by The Book Lady, to do the classic Inside the Actor’s Studio dialog (incidentally, dialog is a word I ALWAYS spell wrong…I always type “dialogue,” and I NEVER learn, no matter how many times spell check corrects me, and I don’t know why! It frustrates me, friends, it frustrates me!) James Lipton does with his guests, where he asks them a bunch of questions they know he’s going to ask, but act like they’re totally coming up with clever answers on the spot.

What is your favorite word?

Anyone who knows me knows I exclaim a lot. And when I do, it’s almost always an emphatic “WHAT?!” I have several variations of the what; there is a “dude no way” whaaaaaaaat?, a high pitched oh-no-you-didn’t-just-say-that what, and several other whats that I don’t have the time or the phonetic writing ability to try to put down here. I also like annoying my husband by pretending not to hear him, I like to see how many times I can say “what?!” before he catches on and goes “AARGH!!”

What is your least favorite word?

I must echo Jen on the stupid genitalia words, but the ones I really hate are the euphemisms for breasts. Boobies, titties, and tatties are the ones that irk me the most.

What turns you on (creatively, spiritually or emotionally)?

Intelligent, courageous, and outspoken opposition against injustice, think Obama speeches, Cornel West writings, feminist lit. Food and drink. Give me a plate of carnitas, rice and beans and a beer, and I am magically transported to the most emotionally and spiritually happy place. Humor, especially wit, especially at the expense of snobby people, and also silliness. Perfect combo=early episodes of Frasier.

What turns you off (creatively, spiritually or emotionally)?

Hateful speech, actions, attitudes. Ignorance. Closed minded people. Unwillingness to enter into relationship with people that are different from you. George Bush and the like.

What sound or noise do you love?

The cat purr is a new favorite. I also like hearing my bunny play with his rattle toys, the ocean, the mail man when I’m expecting something awesome, and my husband say “HELLO!!” when he comes home (he has a really happy and booming voice).

What sound or noise do you hate?

Upstairs neighbors walking/running/moving stuff/slamming cabinet doors/taking baths between 12-5 am. This happens a lot.

What is your favorite curse word?

Bitch. But never to/about a woman from a man–those men get socked.

What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?

Rock star, artist, farm owner/operator, chef.

What profession would you not like to do?

Septic tank repair person, or anything having to do with poo. Exterminator.

If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?

Would you like to meet your brother?

I’m tagging:

Peggy at Sex and the Country

Tom at Tdavies’s Weblog

Mark at Forever The Llama