Denni has Questions??? Bruyere has Answers!
What was the first book that left a lasting impression?
I would have to say it was one of my grandmother's old books as she was a schoolteacher. It was Raggedy Ann and the Magic Book. In retrospect, it had so many stories with a twist in it, that I still remember them. I read it to my girl when she was little.
Which book would you recommend to a teenager reluctant to try literature?
First off, whatever makes you want to read...my teenage son likes gory stuff and comics and weird occurences, so be it!
His knowledge of Mythology comes from games...so I guess that is it for now. He used to read a lot more.
When was the last time you laughed?
About a half an hour ago, watching a DVD of Frasier.
I laugh much more than average. I know I sound stodgy and boring in writing though.
Which contemporary author do you think will still be read in 100 years time?
I suspect Rowlings will be read.
What were you doing at 8 am today?
I was having coffee and getting ready to look for jobs.
Flip to page 21, paragraph 2 in the book closest to you right now, what does it say?
Musicians spontaneously spotted you eating chili in the lunchroom.
What is the most romantic thing a girl/guy has ever done for you?
Bought me roses on my birthday that was turning out to be a crappy day.
If you could invite three fictional couples to your own house for dinner, who would they be?
I don't know...Hercule Poirot and Captain Hastings? Ooops, does that count?
Inspector Morse and his assistant
Barnaby and his assistant.
Do you sleep with your bedroom door open or closed?
Open
What is your current desktop picture?
A landscape of Aix en Provence that I've hiked through, by Cezanne.
4 Comments:
Thank you, Heather!
I am one who laughes a lot too. I guess it's my way of getting through 'not-so-pleasant' moments of any day.
The quote from your closest book looks very interesting/provoking :) and I was wondering what is the title of that book. And you mentioned Mythology - that reminded me of an old book I had, about legends of Ancient Greece, which I kept reading time and time again and always found fascinating. Hmmm...now I must go look for it in the basement. :)
By denni19, Nov 18 06 5:01 AM
Morse and Barnaby, add my favourite of all, Inspector Wexford and we've got the full set!
By satguru, Nov 18 06 12:09 PM
wicked insane, dude
that post rocked on ice!
-cammie4052
By cammie4052, Nov 18 06 1:49 PM
Hi, the book that was closest is supposed to be a female version of a very famous book touted as one of the most marvellous books of the century and published posthumously, A Confederacy of Dunces. I've heard a couple of people mention it here in the forums, but, uh oh, I could never finish it, and that's saying something.
This one I lasted about twenty pages, then switched to a ripping mystery novel.
Colors Insulting to Nature, by Cintra something.
It's weird, but I probably can't get into it, because though it's amusing, it cuts too close to home in terms of having met people like that in the seventies.
Just watched the Inspector Barnaby last night with Orlando Bloom. He played a rotten type though.
It's called Judgement Day.
I have this hilarious book from the library with a picture of the BAt Boy on it...I could not resist. It's from the tabloids that print those silly stories.
My brothers learned mythology from comics and my son from games. I learned mine from books and comics.
By Bruyere, Nov 19 06 1:10 PM