Once upon a time, I was an actor. One of my career goals was to be prolific enough to be featured on Biography. I had already moved on from acting by the time Inside the Actor’s Studio debuted in 1994, but I still planned to write screenplays and make movies. James Lipton closes every ITAS interview by asking the guest ten questions, derived from those asked by Bernard Pivot. Since it is unlikely Lipton will want to interview a technology design instructor, I’ll be proactive on providing my answers.
What is your favorite word?
What is your least favorite word?
Dissertation.
What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally?
Good movies. There was a time when I’d watch at least one a day. I enjoy watching the little moments in a movie, like Jerry Maguire hesitating getting off of the elevator, or George Bailey realizing his plans to explore the world just got derailed again. I love movie soundtracks, like Elmer Bernstein’s signature theme. I love well-told visual stories I can watch again and again.
What turns you off?
Social myopia. I want my leaders to be philosophers, and their philosophy to involve systems and design thinking.
What is your favorite curse word?
Imperio.
What sound or noise do you love?
Any Stevie Ray Vaughan riff, especially from this and this and this.
What sound or noise do you hate?
Silence after a joke.
What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
What profession would you not like to do?
TSA inspector.
If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?
Wazzup
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Just a few of the reasons I love you.