Evolutionary Biology, Religous History, Modern Literature...
I also like crumbly old things, especially crumbly old books:
PLUS
The Stanley Cup Goalie Convention...except Patty #2...But he gets to be in the picture anyway because he has Marvin the Martian on his stick.
I also enjoy acting someone else's age and being contrary. I think I like it when other people are uncomfortable.
Movies
Movies...movies...so many. Grosse Point Blank, Kung Fu Hustle, Inventing the Abbotts, Big Fish, Sleepy Hollow, Quills, Beautiful Girls, Hero, High Fidelity, The Life of Brian, So I married an Axe Murderer, The Royal Tannenbaums...
Short Story: Toni Morrison's Sula. Book: Borges' Ficciones
Best book quote ever: "That's the whole trouble. You can't ever find a place that's nice and peaceful, because there isn't any. You may think there is, but once you get there, when you're not looking, somebody'll sneak up and write 'Fuck you' right under your nose." --Holden Caulfield
Currently pimping: Mark Haddon's The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime
Haddon's book is a murder mystery as told from the perspective of a high-functioning autistic child. Haddon has worked with autistic children for much of his professional life and the book is not only a fascinating insight into the inner-workings of the autistic mind; it's also just a well-told mystery.
Do check it out. It's a quick--though certainly not facile--read.
As always, you Phillistines should also check out Italo Calvino's "If on a winter's night a traveler" You won't be straight in the head ever again...I mean, if you ever were.
Heroes
Heros? So few. My mom (awwwww), Batman, The Calgary Flames streaker, Brian Rolston's slapshot...This guy for being utterly rad and completely dreamy, not to mention a pretty okay writer:
And this one for being a totally famous jerk...also did some writing:
Becky's Details
Status:
Married
Here for:
Networking, Friends
Orientation:
Straight
Hometown:
Stillwater, MN
Body type:
5' 9" / Slim / Slender
Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
Smoke / Drink:
Yes / Yes
Children:
Someday
Education:
In college
Becky just worked on a blog for 3 hours and lost it because Myspace is a worthless piece of trash. I'm out of here. Posted at 1:14 AM Aug 29, 2008 view more
Pisces
You are a pioneer type and think most people are dickheads. You are quick to reprimand, impatient, and full of advice. You do nothing but piss-off everyone you come in contact with. You are a prick. Horoscopes from myspaceninja.com
you're pretty and you know it, clap your hands! This is a toast to us, for the men who have us, the losers who had us, and the lucky bastards who are going to meet us! Send this only to fifteen pretty ladies, including me if you'd consider me on that list.. you've been hit! You've been considered one of the fifteen prettiest girls on my friends list! Once you've been hit, you have to hit fifteen pretty girls.
If you get hit again, you know your really pretty, however if you break the chain you'll be cursed with ugly for ten years, so hit up fifteen pretty girls
