For this round of daily askgasms I’m asking the Inside the Actors Studio questionnaire! Imagine me doing my best James Lipton impression…
* What is your favorite word?
* What is your least favorite word?
* What is your favorite curse word?
* What sound or noise do you love?
* What sound or noise do you hate?
* What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
* What profession would you not like to do?
* If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?
I’m looking forward to your answers!
I’m sorry it’s taken me a while to get to this ask - blame deadlines and chaotic madness trying to get work over the line… But it did give me time to think!
Favourite word: extraordinary. I use it too much, probably, but I love it. It’s like a nod to being elevated out of the everyday, but it is a reminder that it’s rooted in the ‘ordinary’, too - if that makes sense.
Least favourite word: oh, god. I have so many. The one that springs to mind? Sheath. *shudders*
What turns me on: Passion. I don’t mean in a sexual way, necessarily (though that helps). I just love seeing people who care about what they do, about the world. Not in a cringe performative way, either. Just… I don’t know. Nerding out is one of my love languages, and I love seeing people who are the same.
What turns me off: Performative self-importance. Thinking you’re smarter than everyone else. (Hi there, ex!)
What is my favourite curse word: I’m Irish. Swearing is punctuation. I’m pretty basic. “Fuck” is a classic. I’m sometimes known to say “shitbiscuits”.
What sound or noise do I love?: My niece saying my name. My nephew laughing. She’s two, he’s four months. It’s the best sound.
What sound or noise do I hate?: As a misophonia sufferer - mouth noises. Not all, but most. Loud eating makes me want to die.
What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?: I’d quite like to be a full-time novelist, or to make clothes full-time.
What profession would you not like to do?: Nursing or care work. I’m in awe of people who do these incredible roles, I know I wouldn’t have the emotional or mental capacity.
If heaven exists?: “You made a difference. And you were so loved.”
Thank you so much, Kat! Going to think of an askgasm in return…