The Bernard Pivot Questionnaire

30Sep11

These ten questions originated in a French TV series, but were made famous in this country by James Lipton’s “Inside the Actor’s Studio” on Bravo.
Even after hearing the questions one hundred times, they’re difficult to answer for yourself. Here are my answers:

What is your favorite word?
Yes

What is your least favorite word?
No

What turns you on?
My imagination

What turns you off?
Arrogance

What sound do you love?
A nice speaking voice

What sound do you hate?
My name called in an angry way

What is your favorite curse word?
Jesus-Fucking-Christ

What profession, other than yours, would you like to attempt?
Writer

What profession would you not like to participate in?
Laborer

If heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive a the pearly gates?
“There’s someone here who’s been waiting for you:”
“Mark, take a walk.”

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