Some Random Questions: Part 1

1) If you could pick one, which one and why? Fame, money, power?
I would probably go for the money. As much as I like being the center of attention and a performer, I value my normal life too much to have it be everyone else's business. I couldn't do many of the every day/private things I enjoy, like going to the movies, traveling incognito, some of my more risque friendships, etc. Too high a price to pay, in my opinion, for some momentary glory and attention. Power is all relative. I guess it depends upon what you need power for or how you feel powerless. I don't usually feel very powerless. But I work for myself, am an adult (most days), and don't have that many others controlling my daily life, so personally, I am o.k. in that department. But money would relieve some of the pressures I feel, free me up in some ways to do the things I want, and make me feel secure about my kids future, at least their monetary needs.

2) What talent do you wish you'd been born with?
To have a great singing voice. It would be the bomb to belt it out like Alicia Keys, Jule, Whitney, even Celine, any one of those ladies with lungs of steel and such amazing talent. I may not like all of their music, but shit they can sing!

3) What's a subject you wish you knew more about?
Any number of foreign languages. I wish I was more dedicated to studying French, Spanish and the like. I love being able to visit other places and really enjoy the culture and people. Language is a huge bridge to a good experience versus an amazing one.

4) What experience has changed your outlook on life?
The first one I can recall is when I was around 12 or so a friend accused me of not having a sense of humor/being too serious and always parroting what my dad said (and she was probably spot on too!) - not having an opinion of my own. I think we can safely say that it profoundly affected who I am today as I sure as shit am funny and unquestionably have my own opinions. My children, of course, are a huge piece and eclipse most anything else, so I won't go on there. While I have done a ton of stuff as a grown up like the Peace Corps, traveling everywhere, doing any number of different jobs, I think being a business owner is really the most significant experience as an adult (other than the kiddos). It is very empowering, liberating, challenging, fun, rewarding, sometimes scary, but mostly great. Nothing else gives me the sense of endless possibilities and potential for my future and the kid's future. I am not constrained by annual pay grade raises (or not), a supervisor's approval or displeasure, and if I can think it, I can do it. The business may only break even but every one of them has the power to blow the roof off with endless potential, profit, and success. The unknown, the excitement of creating something, the thrill of the ride is what I like the best.

5) If you could meet one living celeb, who would it be?
That's easy, George Clooney. Because I think he is funny, smart, interesting, handsome, and a bit warped like myself. That and I want to have sex with him.