Interview with Obert Skye

What Readers want to know...

SS: What’s your greatest fear?

OS: I am not a big fan of tight spaces. Being buried alive would be just about as horrible as possible.

SS: If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you choose to be?

OS: Standing beneath the oldest tree in Foo.

SS: With whom in history do you most identify?

OS: Leif Ericson

SS: Which living person do you most admire?

OS: Ben Folds

SS: What are your most overused words or phrases?

OS: Umm. A-ha. You've got the wrong person.

SS: What do you regret most?

OS: Not having more time. I want to do more.

SS: If you could acquire any talent, what would it be?

OS: The ability to throw my voice.

SS: What’s your greatest flaw?

OS: I'm way too humble, plus I am a horrible golfer.

SS: What’s your best quality?

OS: I'm humble.

SS: If you could be any person or thing, who or what would it be?

OS: I would be a huge tree with the ability to move.

SS: Who is your favorite fictional hero?

OS: Archie Goodwin

SS: Who is your favorite fictional villain?

OS: Count Olaf

SS: If you could meet any historical character, who would it be and what would you say to him or her?

OS: I'd like to spend the afternoon with Thomas Edison. I think inventing is like a grown up form of Legos. He was a brilliant inventor.

SS: What is your biggest pet peeve?

OS: Bad customer service.

SS: What is your favorite occupation, when you’re not writing?

OS: Teaching or public speaking.

SS: What’s your fantasy profession?

OS: A professional reader or food critic.

SS: What 3 personal qualities are most important to you?

OS: Sense of humor, kindness and loyalty.

SS: If you could eat only one thing for the rest of your days, what would it be?

OS: Zingers

Questions About Books and Writing

SS: Is there a book you love to reread?

OS: Nero Wolfe mysteries

SS: What comment do you hear most often from your readers?

OS: Is all that stuff in your head?

General Questions

SS: What was/is your favorite job?

OS: Candy taster

SS: Where did you go to high school and/or college?

OS: In Europe

SS: Name of your favorite composer or music artist?

OS: Ben Folds

SS: What is your favorite movie?

OS: Bugsy Malone

SS: What is your favorite television show?

OS: Arrested Development

Quick Start

SS: How would you describe your life in only 8 words?

OS: Each day is the beginning of a mystery.

SS: What is your motto or maxim?

OS: Some food might be poisonous-be careful.

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