The Proust Questionnaire is believed to reveal an individual’s true nature. We have asked Incite authors 17 questions inspired by the questionnaire in an attempt to uncover who they are...
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
Perpetual motion. I’m happiest when I’m on a train, or a ferry, or driving somewhere far away. I think if I could live in that limbo between departure and destination forever, I would.
What does your ideal day look like?
My ideal day is one that is memorable. I want to have as many adventures as possible so that I can look back on my life and not feel that I’ve wasted my time.
What is your greatest extravagance?
Books, as far as my bank account is concerned. Taken less literally, I would say time. I do what I want to be doing, most of the time, and I’ve been fortunate in that I’ve found ways to make my living that way.
What possession would you be heartbroken if you lost?
I don’t have any particular totems that I keep with me for sentimental reasons, and though I’ve accumulated a lot of possessions, they’re just things. I’d be heartbroken if I lost the pictures I’ve taken, though, or the stories I’ve written so far.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
I suppose I would like to be more comfortable in my own skin.
What childhood fear has followed you into adulthood?
I’ve always been afraid that bad things would happen to my family.
Do you take comfort in darkness or light?
Yes. I mean, both.
Do you remember your dreams?
Some of them. Generally they’re the recurring ones, or the ones that have something to do with what I’m stressing about in real life. Some of them just disappear.
How do you collect snippets of observations and ideas that come to you unexpectedly?
I have a little notebook that my dad gave me for Christmas several years ago that I try to use, though more and more I use my iPhone or my computer for that stuff.
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