I was saddened to hear of James Lipton’s death just the other week. I can’t say I’ve seen all the Inside the Actors Studio but everything I have seen is fascinating. I particularly remember re-watching the Robin Williams episode the week he died. Lots of death on my mind today apparently.
In any case, I felt inspired to write my answers to his famous ten questions. Here they are. They may chance tomorrow.
Noting particularly deep, but you know. There’s not a lot else going on right now.
What is your favorite word?
However
What is your least favorite word?
Mateship
What turns you on?
Imperfection
What turns you off?
Cruelty
What sound or noise do you love?
My niece’s laughter – or indeed, anything she says
What sound or noise do you hate?
Bullying, put downs, the powerful lording over others
What is your favorite curse word?
Bloody hell
What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
Theatre owner – film, theatre, and everything else. Giving people a space to showcase their work for cheap
What profession would you not like to do?
Anything involving intense manual labour and/or with irreversible results
If heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the pearly gates?
“Come on in, your pets are waiting”
Lonnie Gilroy 