Don’t Lead, Follow

As much as I like to think of myself as an independent thinker, I couldn’t resist what a bunch of other folks have already done. Sue me.

1. Your name spelled backwards. Dranreb or Einreb
2. Where were your parents born? Dallas and New Orleans
3. What is the last thing you downloaded onto your computer? I dunno, prolly sum nekkid pichurs
4. What’s your favorite restaurant? I live in NYC. I have LOTS of favorite restaurants. Da Rosita on W. 46 is a nice Italian Place.
5. Last time you swam in a pool? A couple of years ago, on vacation.
6. Have you ever been in a school play? Only in kindergarten. I later did Off Broadway though.
7. How many kids do you want? Two or three.
8. Type of music you dislike most? Most Hip Hop leaves me cold.
9. Are you registered to vote? Please. Since I was 18.
10. Do you have cable? 250 channels of digital cable, thank you.
11. Have you ever ridden on a moped? Nope.
12. Ever prank call anybody? I’ve even successfully prank called family members.
13. Ever get a parking ticket? And, a speeding ticket.
14. Would you go bungee jumping or sky diving? Bungee, no. I’ve been sky diving and plan to do it again.
15. Furthest place you ever traveled? Which is further away from New York, California or the Bahamas?
16. Do you have a garden? I live in an apartment in a six story walkup. What do you think?
17. What’s your favorite comic strip? Don’t really read any. I used to like Alley Oop, but now I’m dating myself.
18. Do you really know all the words to your national anthem? U.S. and Canadian, just in case.
19. Bath or Shower, morning or night? Morning shower, unless its that muggy July/August weather, in which case its showers several times a day.
20. Best movie you’ve seen in the past month? Haven’t really seen anything in the past month.
21. Favorite pizza topping? Pepperoni
22. Chips or popcorn? Chips.
23. What color lipstick do you usually wear? My natural color, with a hint of Chapstick.
24. Have you ever smoked peanut shells? No, but I’ve whipped cream.
25. Have you ever been in a beauty pageant? No.
26. Orange Juice or apple? Orange.
27. Who was the last person you went out to dinner with and where did you dine? Nguru, some forgetable place in the Village.
28. Favorite type chocolate bar? Almond Joy or $100,000 Bar
29. When was the last time you voted at the polls? Democratic primaries a few months back.
30. Last time you ate a homegrown tomato? Well, duh! I don’t have a garden, silly.
31. Have you ever won a trophy? No.
32. Are you a good cook? Yes, and I also bake.
33. Do you know how to pump your own gas? Well if I can get parking and speeding tickets, don’t you think I’d know how to gas up?
34. Ever order an article from an infomercial? Nope, don’t even watch that junk.
35. Sprite or 7-up? Same difference.
36. Have you ever had to wear a uniform to work? “To” work, no. “At” work, yes, my NYPD uni.
37. Last thing you bought at a pharmacy? Twine.
38. Ever throw up in public? No, but I’ve been close.
39. Would you prefer being a millionaire or find true love? Give me a million and I’ll buy true love.
40. Do you believe in love at first sight? Absolutely not.
41. Ever call a 1-900 number? Yes.
42. Can exes be friends? Up until recently, almost all of mine were. Then I moved to NYC.
43. Who was the last person you visited in a hospital? My father.
44. Did you have a lot of hair when you were a baby? Yes.
45. What message is on your answering machine? “Hi, I’m not here to take your call, so at the tone please leave your name, telephone number and a brief message and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.” In my best broadcast voice.
46. What’s your all time favorite Saturday Night Live Character? Chico Escuela. “Beisbol ben berry berry good to me!”
47. What was the name of your first pet? We always had pets growing up, but the first one I brought home was Teddi the cat.
48. What is in your purse? I carry a male purse, otherwise known as a briefcase. An umbrella, cell phone recharger, CDs, the book, “Against All Enemies” by Richard Clarke. Other miscellaneous junk.
49. Favorite thing to do before bedtime? See Nova’s answer.
50. What is one thing you are grateful for today? Life itself.