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BigBen · 03-07-2005, 09:07 PM

Yes, I realize this is not the easiest assignment in the world. If, by chance, you find yourself inclined to answer, don't fuck around with verbiage. Don't read too much into what I am saying. Don't go off topic.

I bet your teachers never told you a test could be so cool...

1. what piece of writing has influenced your philosophy the most?

a) I would have to say a blend, all political; Huxley's Brave New World, 1984 by Orwell, and Starship Troopers by Heinlein. Real out there stuff, all futuristic, all a critique on society today.

2. If You were to order a meal at a restaurant, and it was exactly what you wanted, what would it be?

a) Prime rib, baby. All the trimmings, potatoes, salad, everything. Nothing would compare to the steak though.

3. What is your favorite musical recording? Why?

a) Ravel's Bolero. I don't really get the whole classical music thing, but the spanish influences, the gypsy rythym, and the progression really gets to the fire in my belly. When I listen to it, even now, I get excited. It is life, put to music.

4. If you could say one thing to the world, what would it be?

a) Hey, we are all the same. Every emotion, fear and desire you have, someone else has. Relax. It will be okay. Don't go overboard.

5. What is your idea of a perfect day?

a) Sleeping in, grabbing a breakfast to go as I explore somewhere totally new to me. being rushed through all of the sights and sounds that the environment has to offer, yet missing nothing. Nap in the afternoon. Big early supper, in time to catch a night on the town, not knowing where or when the night will go. Friends everywhere, lots of laughs. Sex before bed.

6. Who or what do you hate? If that is the wrong word, say something about what you stand against, and why...

a) Self-centered people: when I see someone who cannot see the other side in an argument and defend it rigorously, I lose hope in humanity. Balance is crucial to both sides. To know one's enemy, to see through their eyes, is to see victory.

7. 100 years from now (or longer, enough time for all but these words to live on) what would you have written as your epitaph?

a) That Ben, shit... he knew what was going on. A forward thinker, he never got the respect that he deserved. Without him, we would never have known what it was like back then. He really knew how to tell it.

8. If you could run away to somewhere... where would it be? Why?

a) Nature and its beauty. I would love to have a place that you had to use a float plane to get into, where nature looked you in the eye and said, "I'm in charge here, and don't you forget it."

9. What is your most memorable moment?

a) I could write books about my moments (and just might yet) but the most memorable... it would have to be when I was 13, and realized that no matter how fucked up things got, only I was in charge of my future. People say things, threaten, promise. Only I get to decide the path I walk down.

10. If you could make 1 movie mandatory watching in high school today, what would it be?

a) The Big Lebowski, starring Jeff Bridges and John Goodman. Wait. That is too deep for high school kids. They'll only think that pot is cool. I would have them watch Saving Private Ryan, with Tom Hanks and directed by Steven Spielberg. Young adults need to connect to the past more, and appreciate what their predecessors gave them.

03-07-2005, 09:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
BigBen Comedian Location: Use the search button	10 questions... Yes, I realize this is not the easiest assignment in the world. If, by chance, you find yourself inclined to answer, don't fuck around with verbiage. Don't read too much into what I am saying. Don't go off topic. I bet your teachers never told you a test could be so cool... 1. what piece of writing has influenced your philosophy the most? a) I would have to say a blend, all political; Huxley's Brave New World, 1984 by Orwell, and Starship Troopers by Heinlein. Real out there stuff, all futuristic, all a critique on society today. 2. If You were to order a meal at a restaurant, and it was exactly what you wanted, what would it be? a) Prime rib, baby. All the trimmings, potatoes, salad, everything. Nothing would compare to the steak though. 3. What is your favorite musical recording? Why? a) Ravel's Bolero. I don't really get the whole classical music thing, but the spanish influences, the gypsy rythym, and the progression really gets to the fire in my belly. When I listen to it, even now, I get excited. It is life, put to music. 4. If you could say one thing to the world, what would it be? a) Hey, we are all the same. Every emotion, fear and desire you have, someone else has. Relax. It will be okay. Don't go overboard. 5. What is your idea of a perfect day? a) Sleeping in, grabbing a breakfast to go as I explore somewhere totally new to me. being rushed through all of the sights and sounds that the environment has to offer, yet missing nothing. Nap in the afternoon. Big early supper, in time to catch a night on the town, not knowing where or when the night will go. Friends everywhere, lots of laughs. Sex before bed. 6. Who or what do you hate? If that is the wrong word, say something about what you stand against, and why... a) Self-centered people: when I see someone who cannot see the other side in an argument and defend it rigorously, I lose hope in humanity. Balance is crucial to both sides. To know one's enemy, to see through their eyes, is to see victory. 7. 100 years from now (or longer, enough time for all but these words to live on) what would you have written as your epitaph? a) That Ben, shit... he knew what was going on. A forward thinker, he never got the respect that he deserved. Without him, we would never have known what it was like back then. He really knew how to tell it. 8. If you could run away to somewhere... where would it be? Why? a) Nature and its beauty. I would love to have a place that you had to use a float plane to get into, where nature looked you in the eye and said, "I'm in charge here, and don't you forget it." 9. What is your most memorable moment? a) I could write books about my moments (and just might yet) but the most memorable... it would have to be when I was 13, and realized that no matter how fucked up things got, only I was in charge of my future. People say things, threaten, promise. Only I get to decide the path I walk down. 10. If you could make 1 movie mandatory watching in high school today, what would it be? a) The Big Lebowski, starring Jeff Bridges and John Goodman. Wait. That is too deep for high school kids. They'll only think that pot is cool. I would have them watch Saving Private Ryan, with Tom Hanks and directed by Steven Spielberg. Young adults need to connect to the past more, and appreciate what their predecessors gave them. __________________ 3.141592654 Hey, if you are impressed with my memorizing pi to 10 digits, you should see the size of my penis.