Proust Questionnaire

What is your idea of perfect happiness? Embracing imperfection.  What do you dislike most about your appearance? That I have to think about it. What is your greatest regret? Eating chicken tikka masala from the bodega. What is your greatest extravagance? Over-ordering sushi for delivery. Which living person do you most admire? My big sister. What is the trait you most deplore in yourself? Asking for permission. What is your most favorite journey? A meandering walk with a close friend, drinking our 4th coffee, philosophizing about life and laughing about dark shit. Which living person do you most despise? Nazis, neo or otherwise. Who is your favorite hero of fiction? Ma Joad from The Grapes of Wrath. What do you consider the most overrated virtue? Patience. What is your favorite occupation? Paying dress-up for money. On what occasion do you lie? I won’t lie, but I won’t speak if the truth is not welcome. What or who is the greatest love of your life? Curiosity. Which talent would you most like to have? A profound comprehension of quantum-physics. If you could change one thing about your family, what would it be? No one would keep secrets.  If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be? Once was enough, thank you.  What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? A free day with nothing to do. If you could choose what to come back as, what would it be? Rich. What do you value most in your friends? That they pick up the phone. Who are your favorite writers? John Steinbeck, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Colum McCaan, Stephen Sondheim, Patricia Azze. What is it that you most dislike? Liars and lazies. How would you like to die? Last-— and in my sleep. What is your current state of mind? Reminding myself to breathe. What is your motto? Talk is cheap.