I like reading, be it trashy romance novels with pictures of half-naked people cavorting on the cover, suspense ala Dan Brown, children's books, fantasy (david eddings!), biographies, etc. The only ones I stay away from are self help, horror and cookbooks (they make me insanely hungry). Geology books rocks my socks too. Music is another passion. I don't play any musical instruments despite a consuming wish to do so, so I content myself appreciating old-fashioned tunes by CCR, The Rollingstones, The Beatles, Velvet Underground, The Beach Boys, The Who, The Kinks, etc. Did I mention I like to sing but can't keep a tune to save my life? I've bugged The Partner to let me sing for his band...he has wisely said no. Current interests include photography (http://flickr.com/photos/thegrouch/) and writing in my blog (c'mon! ask me for the link!)). Yes, I'm plugging shamelessly I know, so? Although I'm putting eating last, close friends will know that food is my religion and hell hath no fury like a hungry Grouch.
All the people listed in my shag list. Maybe you if you're nice and well-behaved.
Uhhh..didn't see this category till I'd already filled out the interests part. Refer there for my list of fave bands. Oh yeah, I like Couple (myspace.com/couple) too.
My simple criteria as to what makes a good movie: 1. No ghosts or scary, otherworldly beings that have long hair and walk funny ala The Grudge. 2. Fantastic soundtrack (like Empire Records!) 3. No sudden moves/loud noises. In short, suspense is a big NO. 4. A happy ending (I get insanely depressed if there isn't one) 5. Cool romantic scenes. Cheesy ones also can.
I'm a sucker for documentaries on the National Geographic and Discovery channels. Reality TV shows are strangely fascinating too. I swear, 5 continuous hours of watching America's Next Top Model does strange things to your head.
Please refer to my bookshelf at home for details. I feel frustrated spending time making a whole list of names only to remember later that I've forgotten an author I supposedly LOVE. Shit, now I'm remembering that I didn't include a whole lot of other bands/singers under the MUSIC category...But anal regrets aside, I love books by James Herriot, David Eddings, Maeve Binchy, Simon Winchester, Jon Krakauer, Beverly Cleary, Agnes Kieth, etc. Favourite books include To Kill A Mockingbird, Rebecca by D. Du Maurier, Absolutely American by D.Lipsky, Don't Eat This Book by M.Spurlock, Fastfood Nation by E. Schlosser, Life of Pi by Y.Martel, etc. I know I'll be haunted by book titles/authors that I've forgotten to list down at 3am.
Animal rights activists.