1. What's one thing you hate about summer?
Heat and humidity makes me wilt. I’m almost always tired and a little depressed in summertime.
2. What was the last thing you physically mailed?
A “Thinking Of You” card to a colleague who got laid off.
3. On balance, do you prefer traditional petrol/diesel cars, hybrid or electric?
I’m currently leasing a traditional dirty gas car, but when my lease ends I’m definitely going hybrid. I’d go fully electric but have range anxiety and can’t charge from home.
4. How would you characterise the health system in your country/state?
Bad, and will always be considered bad by me until it’s universal for everyone. I am lucky in that I have a private plan through my employer (which is fine if you’re healthy, but god forbid you get really sick or have catastrophic illness).
5. Somewhat similar to a question asked a few weeks ago, but with a twist: If YOU were ruling a country, or in charge of one, would you be a benevolent or an oppressive leader?
Benevolent with good bodyguards.
6. What was your first ever pet?
A turtle named Jasper.
7. Spearmint, peppermint or no mint?
curiously strong peppermints
8. Name one food item which is no longer available that you would love to see back again?
P.B. Crisps, dammit.
9. If you're old enough to remember, what precautions, if any, did you take for Y2K?
None whatsoever.
10. How do you store your music, generally and if you like, historically too?
On my computer in folders, lots of CDs in decorative baskets and boxes and in closets with vinyls in containers.
11. Someone gives you a gun. You will not be let go alive unless you shoot one person. There will be absolutely no legal or criminal comeback. Once you shoot your target you will be free, legally and in reality. Who do you choose (can be anyone, as long as they're still alive), or do you refuse and take the consequences?
I don’t think I could ever shoot anyone; but as Marie said, you never know what you’d do in that type of situation.
12. If you can remember, what was your first post on Music Banter?
I don’t remember exactly, but I’m pretty sure it was a list of Top 5 Bass Songs. I think I chose Yes – Roundabout (Chris Squire), The Clash (Paul Simonon) – Magnificent Seven, Sly & The Family Stone (Larry Graham) – If You Want Me To Stay, Beatles (Paul McCartney) – Something, and The Band (Rick Danko) – Yazoo Street Scandal.