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1. What's one thing you've always wanted to do, but never have?
To learn to speak Arabic. To attend an Universala Kongreso. To get a PhD in either English or history. To see the Isle of Skye, and the Isle of Man, and the Shetland Isles. To visit Macchu Picchu and Luxor. To write a historical novel an get it published. Oh, what, was that one thing I was supposed to say?
2. When someone asks your opinion about a new haircut/outfit/etc, are you always honest?
Yes, but I like to think I'm honest in a tactful way.
3. Have you ever found out something about a friend and then wished you hadn't? What happened?
Yes. Three friends were actually involved, and I was sworn to secrecy, and found the situation extremely uncomfortable.
4. If you could live in any fictional world (from a book/movie/game/etc.) which would it be and why?
I'd like to live in Dorothy Dunnett's version of 16th century Scotland, so I could know Lymond.
5. What's one talent/skill you don't have but always wanted?
The ability to draw. Art fascinates and delights me, and I particularly admire illustrators.
fizzabith, among others.1. What's one thing you've always wanted to do, but never have?
To learn to speak Arabic. To attend an Universala Kongreso. To get a PhD in either English or history. To see the Isle of Skye, and the Isle of Man, and the Shetland Isles. To visit Macchu Picchu and Luxor. To write a historical novel an get it published. Oh, what, was that one thing I was supposed to say?
2. When someone asks your opinion about a new haircut/outfit/etc, are you always honest?
Yes, but I like to think I'm honest in a tactful way.
3. Have you ever found out something about a friend and then wished you hadn't? What happened?
Yes. Three friends were actually involved, and I was sworn to secrecy, and found the situation extremely uncomfortable.
4. If you could live in any fictional world (from a book/movie/game/etc.) which would it be and why?
I'd like to live in Dorothy Dunnett's version of 16th century Scotland, so I could know Lymond.
5. What's one talent/skill you don't have but always wanted?
The ability to draw. Art fascinates and delights me, and I particularly admire illustrators.
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Date: 2003-06-13 09:58 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2003-06-14 07:08 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2003-06-14 09:16 am (UTC)2. No, not always. I'm just a wuss ;-)
3. Yes; that they had a serious illness that they'd never said a word about. I admire them for just getting on with life and living it to the fullest without a fuss. To me, that's bravery.
4. A toughie. Sherlock Holmes's or Cadfael's England, because I love history so much and would love the chance to experience these two very different eras - one for its simplicity and the other for its opulence and decadence.
5. To be able to sing or play a musical instrument. I admire those who can make music. I wish I had a nice singing voice - alas, trust me, I don't!
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Date: 2003-06-14 10:24 am (UTC)Yeah, that was probably the best experience I ever had. I wish I could go back.
Having a serious illness and getting on with things - yeah, that's admirable.
I'd go for Cadfael's England because it's "my" century. And for music... what can I say but, "me too"?