Ten Questions

If you've ever watched Inside the Actor's Studio, you know that host James Lipton finishes each interview he conducts with the same 10 questions, a concept originated by a French TV host named Bernard Pivot. Pivot himself was inspired by the Proust Questionnaire.

Since this blog is in its infancy, I thought it might be interesting to post my answers to Lipton's "Ten Questions." Maybe, in turn, you could post your answers in the comments. Let's learn a bit about each other.

1. What is your favorite word? Balance
   
2. What is your least favorite word? Audacious
   
3. What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally? Knocking things off my to-do list
   
4. What turns you off creatively, spiritually or emotionally? Listening to talk radio
   
5. What sound or noise do you love? Wind chimes
   
6. What sound or noise do you hate? An out-of-tune piano
   
7. What is your favorite curse word? "Smite" (am I taking this too literally?)
   
8. What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? Oscar-winning screenwriter
   
9. What profession would you not like to do? Pilot
   
10. If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? "There's someone here who wants to see you."

Again, you're invited to provide your answers in the comments section. Please keep in mind that some kids read this blog...abbreviations, asterisks, and other diversions are welcome for question #7. Thank you.