martha stewart's proust questionnaire as seen in the november 2009 issue of vanity fair. her answer to the first question, what is your idea of perfect happiness?, is so over-the-top martha that it is actually charming. at least she has a sense of humor about herself. but no flaws. oh no, of course not. would expect nothing else from martha. blah.
i also like her answers to "what is the quality you most like in a woman?" (outspoken creativity) and, "what is your motto" (when you are through changing, you are through). but how much can you really tell about someone from their proust? what are YOUR thoughts???
thnks to alimunz for the heads up!!
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
A verdant landscape filled with beautiful animals of all kinds, harp music, cumulus clouds in a bright-blue sky, and happy people conversing pleasantly, sipping cold sakefrom homemade bamboo cups.
What is your greatest fear?
I’m a very fearless person.
What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
Any type of indecision.
What is the trait you most deplore in others?
Indecision and wishy-washiness.
Which living person do you most admire?
I know too many really good people to choose just one person—and that is not indecision.
What is your greatest extravagance?
A car and driver.
What is your current state of mind?
Mildly optimistic.
What is the quality you most like in a man?
High intelligence mixed with graciousness.
What is the quality you most like in a woman?
Outspoken creativity.
Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
I try not to overuse any words or phrases.
When and where were you happiest?
Right now, in the present. I have a short memory.
Who are your favorite writers?
I have too many.
Which talent would you most like to have?
Gabriel García Márquez’s original use of language.
Who is your favorite hero of fiction?
I have so many heroes in real life.
Who are your heroes in real life?
Seeing the success of others whom I’ve worked with or mentored.
What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Being a teacher to millions of people.
Where would you like to live?
Where I live now (Bedford, New York).
What is your most treasured possession?
I don’t have any inanimate possessions that I couldn’t live without.
What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?
I do not focus on misery unless it has to do with unkind and unfair treatment of humans, animals, or the environment by others.
What do you most value in your friends?
Genuine concern.
What are your favorite names?
Luke, Rufus, Ethan, and Alexis.
What is it that you most dislike?
Neglect, slovenliness, and cruelty in any form.
What is your greatest regret?
Not having a dozen offspring.
How would you like to die?
Painlessly.
What is your motto?
“When you are through changing, you are through.”
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Wednesday, October 7, 2009
1 comment:
i like proust's on here, but MS sounds like a pretentious bitch
Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
I try not to overuse any words or phrases.
When and where were you happiest?
Right now, in the present. I have a short memory.
Who are your favorite writers?
I have too many.
should read
Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
I just want to focus on my salad.
When and where were you happiest?
Alderson, West Virginia, March 4, 2005
Who are your favorite writers?
I'm a bitch.
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