Today’s Writer Dad is some supremely light reading. I’m answering Marc’s meme. I’m not crazy about memes in general, but Marc is one of my favorite freelance writers and these questions seemed like a fair spot of fun, so here goes:
Who is the hottest movie star? Cinematic history is a bit too long to pull from so I’ll answer with one male and one female from our modern era. For a male I would have to say George Clooney. He strikes me as a little bit of a rascal, kind of a gentleman, and cool. He’s got an old school vibe, but can kick it with the modern clan no problem. For a female I would say Monica Bellucci or Salma Hayek – both beyond beautiful with intelligence behind their eyes.
Apart from your house and your car what is the most expensive item you ever bought? My desktop computer: a G5 iMac, the last model before Apple (wisely) made the switch to Intel chips.
What is your most treasured memory? Really tough question, but as I type this the most obvious answer would have to be the day my wife handed me her business card. Many of my most beautiful memories from the last dozen years were born on that day.
What was the best gift you ever received as a child? That would probably be the Masters of the Universe Castle Greyskull set I got from Santa when I was five. It was so awesome! Honorable mention goes to a tie between the long board I got for my sixteenth birthday and the Fender Stratocaster I got that Christmas.
What’s the biggest mistake you made? Ever? That’s difficult. I see mistakes as an essential part of life. I suppose any mistake where I didn’t learn from the experience would qualify.
4 words to describe yourself: Honest, loyal, intelligent, loving. Honorable mention: occasionally scattered.
What was your highlight or lowlight of 2008? The highlight of my 2008 was deciding to become a writer and then making the full transition to online entrepreneur.
Favourite film Magnolia, The Godfather, Kill Bill – all awesome and I could watch them without ever growing tired. Also, anything by Pixar.
Tell me one thing I don’t know about you: KLFDJ ljadfk ieoolak jfie i;alfjie jill afme.
If you were a comic book/strip or cartoon character who would you be? I don’t know the actual answer, but I’d love to say Batman. He is my favorite superhero because he has no super powers, just decades of dedication. I love his sense of justice, love that he is just a man, and love the way his legend has been handled (for the most part).
Leave an answer to any or all of the above questions in the comments below.
About Sean Platt
I have been holding off on doing this meme from Blogger Dad…You guys are so creative and clever and I am so intense, who wants to read that?
Brenda Starr? reporter extraordinaire! with tons of hair … my toys were books…though I did have a Tiny Tears doll, which when we opened the box to give it to my oldest daughter it had turned to dust…with lovely clothes that my mum had made it…I think I freaked my child out!
You have such a way with words and I am glad you are sharing them with all of us…
Thank you for some more about you…
I would have to say Batman too. However, I am surprised that he is still considered a good guy these days. After all, Bruce Wayne is an evil capitalist rich guy. Anyway, I love your blog. It is nice to see someone else out there who makes being a dad look cool.
I would have to say Batman too. However, I am surprised that he is still considered a good guy these days. After all, Bruce Wayne is an evil capitalist rich guy. Anyway, I love your blog. It is nice to see someone else out there who makes being a dad look cool.
I want Writer Dad’s mum to have her own blog. I’d be the first to subscribe and would cower before her scariness in the comments boxes.
I want Writer Dad’s mum to have her own blog. I’d be the first to subscribe and would cower before her scariness in the comments boxes.
David: The grass is always greener. I had MAD Masters of the Universe, but all my friends had GI Joes, so of course that was what I wanted.
Mom: Oh, I remember what happened with the old attic. My treasured memories were never part of the crap I wanted you to throw away. I’ll write about my comics on some once upon a Sunday.
Marc: Yeah, those original Star Wars toys (especially in the package) are worth a LOT of money.
Mare: Hey, I learned from the best. : > )
Kool Aid: I still, on occasion and only when no one is watching, raise my imaginary sword in the air and say, “By the Power of Greyschool….”
Barbara: NEVER.
Cindy: I love you sweetheart. Your words aren’t too shabby, they’re some of my very favorite to read.
Patricia: Just make it fun. Look at each question as, “How can I make this answer as whimsical as possible?” Then answer. We all look forward to reading it.
TrainingUpChildren: Thanks! It’s true about Bruce, but he does put a pounding on the bad guys so he can totally get away with it.
Janice: Third, my sister and I will be fighting for first. : > )
David: The grass is always greener. I had MAD Masters of the Universe, but all my friends had GI Joes, so of course that was what I wanted.
Mom: Oh, I remember what happened with the old attic. My treasured memories were never part of the crap I wanted you to throw away. I’ll write about my comics on some once upon a Sunday.
Marc: Yeah, those original Star Wars toys (especially in the package) are worth a LOT of money.
Mare: Hey, I learned from the best. : > )
Kool Aid: I still, on occasion and only when no one is watching, raise my imaginary sword in the air and say, “By the Power of Greyschool….”
Barbara: NEVER.
Cindy: I love you sweetheart. Your words aren’t too shabby, they’re some of my very favorite to read.
Patricia: Just make it fun. Look at each question as, “How can I make this answer as whimsical as possible?” Then answer. We all look forward to reading it.
TrainingUpChildren: Thanks! It’s true about Bruce, but he does put a pounding on the bad guys so he can totally get away with it.
Janice: Third, my sister and I will be fighting for first. : > )
I never thought about that… Batman and his lack of superpowers, just a lean mean fighting machine. But still, the original series was pretty goofy. (I suppose there have been tones of movies though…)
I never thought about that… Batman and his lack of superpowers, just a lean mean fighting machine. But still, the original series was pretty goofy. (I suppose there have been tones of movies though…)
Great meme, Sean! Monica Bellucci…I couldn’t agree more. That woman is all WOMAN and she is completely HOT! My wife has given me permission that should she somehow knock on our door I get to take her out. If you haven’t already seen it, check out Malena. One of the sexiest movies…EVER!
Great meme, Sean! Monica Bellucci…I couldn’t agree more. That woman is all WOMAN and she is completely HOT! My wife has given me permission that should she somehow knock on our door I get to take her out. If you haven’t already seen it, check out Malena. One of the sexiest movies…EVER!
Paul: The original TV show lives in my nightmares. I prefer the work of Alan Moore and Frank Miller; the darker side of Batman for sure.
Steely Dad: I don’t have permission, but Malena is one of our favorite movies. Unfortunately, our DVD has a scratch. One more reason I love digital.
Paul: The original TV show lives in my nightmares. I prefer the work of Alan Moore and Frank Miller; the darker side of Batman for sure.
Steely Dad: I don’t have permission, but Malena is one of our favorite movies. Unfortunately, our DVD has a scratch. One more reason I love digital.
It’s so nice to get to know you better, Sean. Re your four qualities, I could have listed them if I were asked about you!
It’s so nice to get to know you better, Sean. Re your four qualities, I could have listed them if I were asked about you!
Batman? No….. Wolverine is the coolest ever. He is the best bad boy out there. He can eject his blades anytime for me!
OK, here’s a dumb question…..what’s a meme?
Batman? No….. Wolverine is the coolest ever. He is the best bad boy out there. He can eject his blades anytime for me!
OK, here’s a dumb question…..what’s a meme?
I enjoyed reading your answers. My highlights for 2008 were 1) attending SARK’s Juicy Pens Thirsty Paper workshop, 2) starting my blog, 3) meeting so many amazing bloggers, and 4) developing a writing practice.
I enjoyed reading your answers. My highlights for 2008 were 1) attending SARK’s Juicy Pens Thirsty Paper workshop, 2) starting my blog, 3) meeting so many amazing bloggers, and 4) developing a writing practice.
My Mom made me send back a He-Man electric toothbrush given to me as a young child by my uncle because that particular cartoon had “magic” in it. Um, yeah.
My Mom made me send back a He-Man electric toothbrush given to me as a young child by my uncle because that particular cartoon had “magic” in it. Um, yeah.
Writer Dad, I read so many blogs I can barely keep up. I keep seeing your comments on some of my favorite blogs so I decided to check out your work. WOW, I see why you have so many fans. You are very talented or you work really hard. Probably both. Whatever the case, thank you for doing it.
“Kill Bill” – I’m with you on that one. Fantastic movie and one of my favorites of all time.
Writer Dad, I read so many blogs I can barely keep up. I keep seeing your comments on some of my favorite blogs so I decided to check out your work. WOW, I see why you have so many fans. You are very talented or you work really hard. Probably both. Whatever the case, thank you for doing it.
“Kill Bill” – I’m with you on that one. Fantastic movie and one of my favorites of all time.
Vered: You are so unfailingly sweet to me, Vered. Thank you.
Laurie: A meme is a set of questions passed around from one blogger to another. A kind of twenty-first century chain letter I suppose.
Stacey: That’s a great list! Way more productive than most I’d venture to say. Good for you. I suppose you know precisely how to create a balance. : > )
Jake: Dude. That’s not cool at all. My mom wouldn’t let me play with GI Joe because they were “military.” Sigh.
Stephen: I’m with you. I can barely keep up myself. I do appreciate you stopping by. It’s nice to know you.
Vered: You are so unfailingly sweet to me, Vered. Thank you.
Laurie: A meme is a set of questions passed around from one blogger to another. A kind of twenty-first century chain letter I suppose.
Stacey: That’s a great list! Way more productive than most I’d venture to say. Good for you. I suppose you know precisely how to create a balance. : > )
Jake: Dude. That’s not cool at all. My mom wouldn’t let me play with GI Joe because they were “military.” Sigh.
Stephen: I’m with you. I can barely keep up myself. I do appreciate you stopping by. It’s nice to know you.
Vered: You are so unfailingly sweet to me, Vered. Thank you.
Laurie: A meme is a set of questions passed around from one blogger to another. A kind of twenty-first century chain letter I suppose.
Stacey: That’s a great list! Way more productive than most I’d venture to say. Good for you. I suppose you know precisely how to create a balance. : > )
Jake: Dude. That’s not cool at all. My mom wouldn’t let me play with GI Joe because they were “military.” Sigh.
Stephen: I’m with you. I can barely keep up myself. I do appreciate you stopping by. It’s nice to know you.
Love your answers – would definitely agree on George Clooney…I thought I would be Wonder Woman until someone mentioned Brenda Starr. My most expensive purchase outside of my home and car was my wedding and then my college education.
Love your answers – would definitely agree on George Clooney…I thought I would be Wonder Woman until someone mentioned Brenda Starr. My most expensive purchase outside of my home and car was my wedding and then my college education.
Love your answers – would definitely agree on George Clooney…I thought I would be Wonder Woman until someone mentioned Brenda Starr. My most expensive purchase outside of my home and car was my wedding and then my college education.
Miko’s Girl: Wonder Woman’s awesome because she’s not just super hero, she’s mythological god as well. It’s hard to get cooler than that. I worked in a flower shop for twelve years and know exactly how much weddings can run. That’s why I ran away to Vegas. : > )
Miko’s Girl: Wonder Woman’s awesome because she’s not just super hero, she’s mythological god as well. It’s hard to get cooler than that. I worked in a flower shop for twelve years and know exactly how much weddings can run. That’s why I ran away to Vegas. : > )
Miko’s Girl: Wonder Woman’s awesome because she’s not just super hero, she’s mythological god as well. It’s hard to get cooler than that. I worked in a flower shop for twelve years and know exactly how much weddings can run. That’s why I ran away to Vegas. : > )
Ah, George Clooney's eyes… I could drown in them. Strangely, I adored him singing and jigging on the stage in Oh Brother Where art Thou, his least suave moment…
I can't answer any more because Marc tagged me too and I've just given away one of my first answers! By the way, what did you make of George as Batman?
PS Hi, Dave Fowler – good to see you back!!