You gotta ask? Both regular, and extended editions.

What was your favorite scene?

The prehistory bit. Elvish is such a pretty language to listen to.

Have you gone back and reread the books since the movies have been out?

At least three times front to back since FOTR. Tho, I have to admit I like The Silmarillion better.

Have you read it?

Oh, I discovered it in 1979. So, about 25 times or so. :)

Do you find that each time you read a book, you find something new?

Yep, always finding something I missed.

Orli aside, did you like the movies or the books better?

The books. Peter Jackson did a helluva job, but so much either had to be left out, or was changed to fit.

Can you imagine a straight up rendition of LOTR as a movie?

Yeah, but it would be four times as long. At least.

Was there any part that you did not like?

Elves at Helm's Deep did not sit well. It was well done, but just didn't feel right.

Is there any movie that you enjoyed as much as LOTR?

shawkshank redemption, bull durham, hunt for red october among others

next?

Yes musicman........... Hunt For Red October.......... and purely to be entertained.... most of the James bond films.... especially Sean Connery and Roger Moore..............

Oh ok............ Halle Berry too

What's your favorite comedy of all time?

I LOVE Abbott and Costello. Any one will do

What movie did you see last?

In the movie theater? Spiderman 2.

Do you enjoy going to the theater?

Nope. I like HOME

((I don't stay there often))

Do you like Italian food?

Love it! But I have a big weakness for ethnic food, anyway.

When are you the most productive?

mmmm hhhhmmmmmm my favorite!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Do you like to cook ?

Yes, been to Vegas...will go again next weekf or a conference.
I am most productive between 11 pm - 2 am


What are you studying in school?

Nothing right now..... may go back in fall so i can teach college in a warmer climate

When are you the least productive?

elementary ed and k-12 special educaton, emphasis on kids with autism

What did you wanna be when you grew up, when you were a kid?

When I am on Pixies


You?

mornings


What kind of books do you like to read?

professional journals and books about teaching techniques and development......cookbooks too


Do you like sauerkraut?

I LOVE it. But then again, I a;so like "nerd germ"

Do you prefer fruit or vegetables?

And you also talk about Brazil and tariffs - no wonder you need so much nerd germ! :D

I prefer veggies but I love tomatoes and they're a fruit. I DIGRESS!

What's your fave meal?

pesto, sundried tomatoes and feta on/in basically anything



Do you mainly listen to music from now days or eras gone by?

Eras gone by...much of the new stuff sounds too similar for my tastes


What is our favorite musical group?

Our fave? The Pixies! :D My fave? The Police.

What's the one piece of electronics (besides the computer) that you can't live without?

Probably my hairdryer.

What activity is it possible for you to skip doing in the morning?

Washing my hair -- it's long and no one will notice :D

What activity is essential before you go to bed?

Taking my contacts out.

When was the last time you bought yourself something?

Bought myself a suit in Sao Paulo because Delta lost my luggage :( -- 4 weeks ago

When was the last time you bought something for someone else?

I guess it was last week.....sent a package to CGT.

Have you ever had sex in the rain?