Fictional Interview with RJ

As I tend to post mostly about my books or progress, it occurs to me that I don't often connect with the readers on a more personal level. So, in offering a chance to get to know RJ Grey, here are some sample "Getting to Know You" questions I've answered (courtesy of Humor That Works):

Favorites Questions

What was your favorite food when you were a child?

Macaroni & Cheese

What’s the #1 most played song on your iPod?

"Sweetness" by Jimmy Eat World

What is one of your favorite quotes?

"Living well is the best revenge" —George Herbert

What’s your favorite indoor/outdoor activity?

Playing with my band, both indoors and outdoors

What chore do you absolutely hate doing?

Dusting

What is your favorite form of exercise?

Just in case "playing the drums" doesn't count, swimming

What is your favorite time of day/day of the week/month of the year?

Time of Day: Evening Day of the Week: Saturday Month of the Year: October

What’s your least favorite mode of transportation?

A tie between giant slingshot and circus cannon, but in all seriousness, I hate buses

What is your favorite body part?

Eyes

What sound do you love?

A crisp, yet authoritative and resonant snare drum

If… Questions

If you could throw any kind of party, what would it be like and what would it be for?

I'd throw a party akin to the ridiculous soirees of The Great Gatsby, complete with music, live entertainment, and a costume theme. It'd be for charity, either cancer research or the prevention of animal cruelty.

If you could paint a picture of any scenery you’ve seen before, what would you paint?

I'd paint the Colosseum in Rome

If you could choose to stay a certain age forever, what age would it be?

22

If you knew the world was ending, what would you do differently?

I'd stop working and focus on time with friends and family, perhaps stop worrying so much about pleasing people that weren't important to me.

If you could choose anyone, who would you pick as your mentor?

Dave Grohl

If you could witness any event past, present or future, what would it be?

I'd want to be present when humans and extraterrestrials met for the first time.

If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?

Learn to build a house from the ground up

If you had to work on only one project for the next year, what would it be?

My books— I'd love the free time to do nothing but write and write and write

If you were immortal for a day, what would you do?

All of the thrillseeker type things I could, like sky-diving or driving a race car

If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?

Aside from quitting my job and paying my bills? I would plan a trip around the world on my new yacht!

If you were reincarnated as an animal/drink/ice cream flavor, what would it be?

Animal: Umm… Dragon! Drink: Whatever Emma Stone is thirsty for. Ice Cream Flavor: Chocolate, because I like to comfort people.

If you could know the answer to any question, besides “What is the meaning of life?”, what would it be?

Are we alone in the universe?

If you could be any fictional character, who would you choose?

Data

Personal History Questions

What was one of the best parties you’ve ever been to?

New Year's Eve with all of my friends dressed fancy.

What did you do growing up that got you into trouble?

Fought with my brother

When was the last time you had an amazing meal?

Just a few days ago, an amazing Korean beef burrito!

What do you miss most about being a kid?

Not having bills, or a job. I didn't mind school once I was a teenager. I saw my friends every day, and now it's hard to find that time.

What was the first thing you bought with your own money?

Probably a TMNT action figure back in 1990

When was the last time you were nervous?

I'm always nervous, every time I check Amazon and see that my books have gotten a new review.

What is something you learned in the last week?

Being 30 years old isn't all that bad.

What story does your family always tell about you?

Probably how I was a bratty, potty-mouthed kid!

At what age did you become an adult?

I'll let you know when I get there!

Random Questions

Is a picture worth a thousand words? Elaborate.

No, it is worth 999 words, because any good writer would use as many words as possible without hitting the limit.

Where’s Waldo?

Behind you! Look out! He has a knife!

The best part of waking up is?

Being covered in cats.

How now brown cow?

Bow wow pow vow.

Whasssssuuuupppppp?

WAAZZZZZZZZZZAAAAHHHHHP!!