What is your greatest fear?
Something happening to my kids or leaving them behind
What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
At times too uptight
What is the trait you most deplore in others?
Those that litter
What is your greatest extravagance?
Our home renos
What is your current state of mind?
Nervous at leaving my kids behind for an adult weekend with friends
On what occasion do you lie?
so as not to hurt another’s feelings
What do you most dislike about your appearance?
My skin
Which living person do you most despise?
Those who murder/torture children
Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
“I love you”
What or who is the greatest love of your life?
Again, my family – yeah I know my answers are getting boring!
Which talent would you most like to have?
The ability to sing and play the guitar
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
To be 100% healthy
If you were to die and come back as a person or a thing, what would it be?
A bird
Where would you most like to live?
Somewhere tropical in the winter and near a lake and mountains in the summer
What is your most treasured possession?
My wedding ring
What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?
Losing a loved one
What is your favorite occupation?
Architect
What is your most marked characteristic?
My facial scars
Who are your favorite writers?
Markus Zusak
Who is your hero of fiction?
Don’t have one
Who are your heroes in real life?
Those who make the world a better place
What are your favorite names?
Edee, Ella, Vinnie, Jettie
What is it that you most dislike?
Crime and suffering
What is your greatest regret?
All the time I spent worrying
How would you like to die?
In my sleep at the age of 95
What is your motto?
Don’t worry what others think, worry what you think of yourself
What is your favorite word?
Hmmm, not sure!
What is your least favorite word?
woman
What turns you on?
confidence and quick wit
What turns you off?
arrogance
What sound or noise do you love?
fire crackling, birds chirping
What sound or noise do you hate?
snoring
What is your favorite curse word?
Bloody hell!
What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
Architect
What profession would you not like to do?
shift work of any kind, stinky work