If you could master any talent, what would you choose and why?
I would like to talk with the animals. They can’t speak for themselves.
What is the most underrated movie of all time?
"Howard the Duck."
Would you rather be psychic or have Hulk-like strength?
I am already a psychic with Hulk-like strength. There is no choice to be made.
True or false: Everything is made better with bacon.
False. Bacon cannot be improved by adding bacon.
Which continent would you take an all expenses paid vacation to?
Gaia.
Gum or mints?
Butterscotch, Cinnamon and Spearmint hard candy. Have you been to the Write Place?
What book do you recommend to anyone you see?
I would recommend "Where The Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak and "The Big Orange Splot" by Daniel M. Pinkwater. It’s too difficult to pick just one book.
What is the weirdest nickname you have ever been called?
Vidiot.
If each state had a personality, what kind of state would Illinois be?
Illinois would have a split personality.
Given a choice, what superpower would you choose?
The power to match all socks.
What is the most pleasing sound you can think of?
The sound of lightning missing me.
If you had a battle cry, what would it be?
Spoon!
If you won a million dollars, what is the first thing you would do?
At the risk of intrigue and investigation, I would have to buy a Senate seat from a Governor.
What scares you the most?
Floating particulates terrify me.
If you had to put your life in the hands of a fictional character, who would you trust?
The Tick is my hero.
If you had to pick a job besides this one, what would you be?
Starship Captain would be my job of choice. 1) You get to sit in a Big Chair. 2) You upstage absolutely everyone. 3) You are your own boss. 4) You can split your infinitives.
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