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Jul. 22nd, 2006
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mevennen, while I wait for my phone to charge up.
1. Elaborate on your default icon.
I can't remember the name of the artist/photographer - it was one of those ones that were popular at the end of the 80's, when posters of dolphins surfing tankers' bow-waves were in vogue. I always liked the 'I can see you and I'm deciding what to do about it' feel of the picture.
2. What's your current relationship status?
Single, with extreme prejudice
3. Ever have a near-death experience?
No, never been ill or even in a serious accident.
4. Name an obvious quality you have.
I'll speak my mind
5. What's the name of the song that's stuck in your head right now?
I Wish I was a Punk Rocker - Sandi Thom
6. Any celeb you would marry?
There are plenty that I would be happy to go out with, but none that I would trust enough to marry.
7. Who will cut and paste this first?
Haven't a clue - my money is on nobody.
8. Name someone with the same birthday as you.
1890 - Ho Chi Minh
1925 - Malcolm X
1925 - Pol Pot
1945 - Pete Townshend
1946 - André the Giant
9. Do you have a crush on someone?
I'm trying to get over one right now, so I'll pass on any others, thanks.
10. Have you ever vandalized someone's private property?
No.
11. Have you ever been in a fight?
Several.
12. Have you ever sung in front of a large audience?
Yes, I've been singing on stages and in choirs since I was six.
13. What's the first thing you notice about the OPPOSITE sex?
Face, then waist & hips.
14. What do you usually order from Starbucks?
Medium latte
15. Have you ever hurt yourself on purpose?
No.
16. Say something totally random about yourself.
I keep my car remarkably clean
17. Has anyone ever said you looked like a celebrity?
Yes, when i was younger I was compared to Mark Hamill, more than once.
18. Do you wear a watch? What kind?
yes, basic stainless steel analogue with a black leather strap
19. Do you have anything pierced?
No
20. Do you have any tattoos?
No
21. Do you like pain?
NO, neither receiving nor giving, although I've fantasized about crucifying a few people.
22. Do you like to shop?
Depends what I'm shopping for. Mostly not.
23. What was the last thing you paid for with cash?
Yesterday evening's supper
24. What was the last thing you paid for with a credit card?
The renewal of the lease to my flat
25. Who was the last person you spoke to on the phone?
A client at work
26. What is on your desktop background?
A photo I took of reflections in still water from the bridge over the White Cart, in Paisley.
27. What is the background on your cell phone?
A photo of the stage at a Celtic Connections gig.
28. Do you like redheads?
Yes indeed.
29. Do you know any twins?
A couple of pairs
30. Do you have any weird relatives?
Not really; I probably count as the weirdest in my family
31. What was the last movie you watched?
Serenity.
32. What was the last book you read?
The New Penguin Book of English Verse
mevennen, while I wait for my phone to charge up.1. Elaborate on your default icon.
I can't remember the name of the artist/photographer - it was one of those ones that were popular at the end of the 80's, when posters of dolphins surfing tankers' bow-waves were in vogue. I always liked the 'I can see you and I'm deciding what to do about it' feel of the picture.
2. What's your current relationship status?
Single, with extreme prejudice
3. Ever have a near-death experience?
No, never been ill or even in a serious accident.
4. Name an obvious quality you have.
I'll speak my mind
5. What's the name of the song that's stuck in your head right now?
I Wish I was a Punk Rocker - Sandi Thom
6. Any celeb you would marry?
There are plenty that I would be happy to go out with, but none that I would trust enough to marry.
7. Who will cut and paste this first?
Haven't a clue - my money is on nobody.
8. Name someone with the same birthday as you.
1890 - Ho Chi Minh
1925 - Malcolm X
1925 - Pol Pot
1945 - Pete Townshend
1946 - André the Giant
9. Do you have a crush on someone?
I'm trying to get over one right now, so I'll pass on any others, thanks.
10. Have you ever vandalized someone's private property?
No.
11. Have you ever been in a fight?
Several.
12. Have you ever sung in front of a large audience?
Yes, I've been singing on stages and in choirs since I was six.
13. What's the first thing you notice about the OPPOSITE sex?
Face, then waist & hips.
14. What do you usually order from Starbucks?
Medium latte
15. Have you ever hurt yourself on purpose?
No.
16. Say something totally random about yourself.
I keep my car remarkably clean
17. Has anyone ever said you looked like a celebrity?
Yes, when i was younger I was compared to Mark Hamill, more than once.
18. Do you wear a watch? What kind?
yes, basic stainless steel analogue with a black leather strap
19. Do you have anything pierced?
No
20. Do you have any tattoos?
No
21. Do you like pain?
NO, neither receiving nor giving, although I've fantasized about crucifying a few people.
22. Do you like to shop?
Depends what I'm shopping for. Mostly not.
23. What was the last thing you paid for with cash?
Yesterday evening's supper
24. What was the last thing you paid for with a credit card?
The renewal of the lease to my flat
25. Who was the last person you spoke to on the phone?
A client at work
26. What is on your desktop background?
A photo I took of reflections in still water from the bridge over the White Cart, in Paisley.
27. What is the background on your cell phone?
A photo of the stage at a Celtic Connections gig.
28. Do you like redheads?
Yes indeed.
29. Do you know any twins?
A couple of pairs
30. Do you have any weird relatives?
Not really; I probably count as the weirdest in my family
31. What was the last movie you watched?
Serenity.
32. What was the last book you read?
The New Penguin Book of English Verse