Pros and Cons of Life… Gail Carriger Style (Occasional FAQ)
For today, Gentle Reader, here are some fun tidbits of insight into my personality. Or at least I hope it’s fun…
Would try once: Exotic food
No thanks: Team sports
Too much in my life: Email
Not enough: Cherries
Fear conquered: Public speaking
Not quite there yet: Public restrooms
Risky when it comes to: Heights
Play it safe when it comes to: Deli meat
Getting better at: Saying no
Getting worse at: Deadlines
Skill mastered: Muffins
Not quite there yet: Puff pastry
Glad it’s ahead of me: Novella writing
Glad it’s behind me: 80s fashion
Pay good money for: Storage solutions
Wouldn’t take it even if free: Most furniture (not enough room)
Career highlight: First time seeing my book on a shelf
Low point: B&N signing for online distribution debacle
Endlessly curious about: Packing hacks
Couldn’t care less about: WWE
Always up for: Tea party
Never up for: Loud music
I feel for: Fashion struggles
No sympathy for: Slovenliness
Worth the wait: Books
No patience for: Badly behaved pets
Always cool: Dressing like a Hepburn
Never cool: Dressing like a Kardashian
Subject I won’t shut up about lately: Favorite podcasts
Subject I avoid: Politics
Moment of triumph: Training cat to pee in toilet
Epic fail: Training cat to flush
Perfect day begins with: Good tea, poached eggs, tomato, spinach, and silence
And ends with: Good wine, perfectly set custard, and company
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