20 Questions
Diana McLay is the Staff Writer at the Interrobang.
1. What is something about you that most people don't know?
I could recite almost any Saturday Night Live skit from ‘91-'94 when I was 10 years old.
2. If you were on a deserted island and could only bring one item or person with you, what would it be?
I would bring my boyfriend. But I would also invite Jeff Probst in case I wanted to vote off my boyfriend or work in a few immunity challenges for entertainment.
3. What is your greatest indulgence?
Since I started working here I have become addicted to the half-cooked, extremely tasty, “big-as-your-head” oatmeal chocolate chip cookies they sell at the Falcon's nest. If you can get past the smell of cured meats it's well worth the trip.
4. What was your favourite television show growing up?
Family Ties, Growing Pains, Webster, The Cosby Show… I loved the cheesy family sitcom
5. Who is your favorite band/group/musician?
Jack Johnson. See my love on display on page 10
6. What is the best piece of advice you've ever received?
Whatever you are worried about right now, stop and ask yourself if it will matter in 10 years. And never end a sentence in a preposition.
7. Who is your role model?
Naomi Klein, George Orwell and many others who have thought outside the lines society drew for them.
8. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you choose to live?
La Concha Beach, San Sebastian, Spain. Why am I not there now?
9. What was your first job?
Wicking candles and dusting shelves at a candle store
10. What is your dream job?
To write feature articles for a magazine.
11. What is your opinion on reality TV shows? Which one do you think goes too far?
I am honestly ashamed of this, but I can become easily addicted. I swear it's worse then crack. One friend recommends the Surreal Life to another and then the next thing you know MC Hammer's back on TV.
12. What stresses you out?
This survey… and people not returning my phone calls.
13. Do you consider yourself a risk taker? If so, what is the biggest risk you've taken?
I'm only a risk taker when instigated or challenged by someone else. Does driving to Graceland just to find an Elvis bust and only staying for three hours count?
14. If you could foresee the outcome of one event or moment in your life, what would it be?
I like to be surprised, so I don't want to foresee anything.
15. If you were in a big crowd and were trying to get a celebrity's attention, what would you yell?
I would yell their mother's full name out or tempt the really skinny ones with a cupcake.
16. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
My tendency to say exactly the wrong thing at exactly the wrong time
17. What actor would you choose to play you in a movie?
My life is not exciting enough for any actress to be interested in that role.
18. If you could have three wishes fulfilled, what would they be?
If I were Steve Martin my wishes would be first to have all the children of the world join hands and sing in unison all with smiling faces. Number two would be for 30 million dollars to be given to me on a monthly basis, deposited in a Swiss bank account… see answer #1.
19. Do you believe in love at first sight?
Only when it comes to clothes and shoes. “Love at first sight” usually ends up in Vegas with an annulment two weeks later.
20. When and where was your last vacation?
Less than a year ago I spent three months in Europe and I'm still paying it off.
1. What is something about you that most people don't know?
I could recite almost any Saturday Night Live skit from ‘91-'94 when I was 10 years old.
2. If you were on a deserted island and could only bring one item or person with you, what would it be?
I would bring my boyfriend. But I would also invite Jeff Probst in case I wanted to vote off my boyfriend or work in a few immunity challenges for entertainment.
3. What is your greatest indulgence?
Since I started working here I have become addicted to the half-cooked, extremely tasty, “big-as-your-head” oatmeal chocolate chip cookies they sell at the Falcon's nest. If you can get past the smell of cured meats it's well worth the trip.
4. What was your favourite television show growing up?
Family Ties, Growing Pains, Webster, The Cosby Show… I loved the cheesy family sitcom
5. Who is your favorite band/group/musician?
Jack Johnson. See my love on display on page 10
6. What is the best piece of advice you've ever received?
Whatever you are worried about right now, stop and ask yourself if it will matter in 10 years. And never end a sentence in a preposition.
7. Who is your role model?
Naomi Klein, George Orwell and many others who have thought outside the lines society drew for them.
8. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you choose to live?
La Concha Beach, San Sebastian, Spain. Why am I not there now?
9. What was your first job?
Wicking candles and dusting shelves at a candle store
10. What is your dream job?
To write feature articles for a magazine.
11. What is your opinion on reality TV shows? Which one do you think goes too far?
I am honestly ashamed of this, but I can become easily addicted. I swear it's worse then crack. One friend recommends the Surreal Life to another and then the next thing you know MC Hammer's back on TV.
12. What stresses you out?
This survey… and people not returning my phone calls.
13. Do you consider yourself a risk taker? If so, what is the biggest risk you've taken?
I'm only a risk taker when instigated or challenged by someone else. Does driving to Graceland just to find an Elvis bust and only staying for three hours count?
14. If you could foresee the outcome of one event or moment in your life, what would it be?
I like to be surprised, so I don't want to foresee anything.
15. If you were in a big crowd and were trying to get a celebrity's attention, what would you yell?
I would yell their mother's full name out or tempt the really skinny ones with a cupcake.
16. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
My tendency to say exactly the wrong thing at exactly the wrong time
17. What actor would you choose to play you in a movie?
My life is not exciting enough for any actress to be interested in that role.
18. If you could have three wishes fulfilled, what would they be?
If I were Steve Martin my wishes would be first to have all the children of the world join hands and sing in unison all with smiling faces. Number two would be for 30 million dollars to be given to me on a monthly basis, deposited in a Swiss bank account… see answer #1.
19. Do you believe in love at first sight?
Only when it comes to clothes and shoes. “Love at first sight” usually ends up in Vegas with an annulment two weeks later.
20. When and where was your last vacation?
Less than a year ago I spent three months in Europe and I'm still paying it off.
