Joseph Pujol
MF topic to bring up if you want to start an argument?
Abortion vs. Gay Adoption. Nothing gets folks going more than that topic.
MF famous gay celebrity
Ellen
MF day of the year
My birthday
MF character in Blade Runner?
Without putting too much thought into it, Roy Batty. Way too many to choose from, though.
Favorite creature from folklore?
Tyl Eulenspiegel, the merry trickster.
Most Favorite mnemonic device?
People Meet At Telephones, which is how I remembered Prophase Metaphase Anaphase Telophase (phases of mitosis) in high school biology. A boy I liked mocked me for its ridiculousness… But he used it for the exam! And I still remember it.
Most favorite brand of gummy candy.
Can’t have candy, but the 5-year old in me likes worms.
Favorite way to not act your age?
Seeing just about every Pixar movie.
MF Pixar movie?
Cars. I think it’s hilarious seeing every Golden Age film cliche played out with cute little talking cars.
MF movies meant for kids that you love to watch anyway.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. I’ll have to watch it again soon.
Favorite movie musical?
Fiddler on the Roof. The pain that Tevye goes through watching his world disintegrate, yet still he does not despair.
Favorite bit of obscure trivia?
President James Garfield could write simultaneously, with a pen in each hand, Greek and Latin.
MF U.S. President?
Abraham Lincoln. I’ve studied him, his writings, and his speeches; and written academic papers on him–and I’m not even American!
Favorite person pictured on US currency (coins or bills)?
Benjamin Franklin.
MF Yiddish word?
Chazerai - junk food
Favorite 5-syllable city
Washington, D.C.
MF French phrase?
“Je ne sais quoi” = “I don’t know.”
Favorite German word or phrase?
Achtung!
MF attraction within 50 miles of your home?
NC Museum of Art - I like to walk my dogs on the trails around the outdoor sculptures
MF tacky decoration