I guess I'd have to say that I like writing, judging from all the fucking typing I have to do to set up this bullshit. I like reading graphic novels, and if there are any hot women left reading this page, let me scare the rest of you away by telling you that that means I like reading comic books. There you go. Run away. I like taking long walks and not talking on the phone. But enough about me. What do you like to do? Grow grapes? Why, I never would have thought. Wait, you like cooking pastries, too? But your figure is so svelt and lean! Shut up--I bet you work out every day. I mean, the last time I made tart tatin, I gained five pounds just looking at the thing. No really, I do love motocross. No, you shut up!
I'd really like to meet some dwarves sometime. Really. I'm not saying that in a demeaning way or anything.
I love death metal. Cannibal Corpse. Opeth. Corrosion of Conformity. If it sounds like cookie monster is singing, I've already ordered the CD. It's en route to my house as you read this.
Serious time here: I confess to being a movie snob. I love my Lars von Trier, my Kieslowski, my Michael Haneke, and all sorts of work from foreign directors and foreign countries. I do look down upon the state of American film. With the possible exception of splatter/exploitation films and romantic comedies. What? Did I just type that I like romantic comedies? Well, I'm too lazy to hit backspace, and it isn't like anyone's going to read this, right? Right?
I don't own one anymore, so I'm a bit behind on the times. But I do have to say that I still hold a special place in my heart for that MacGuyver fellow.
The novelization of Alien 3 by Alan Dean Foster was a particular highlight in my reading career. In fact, many of Mr. Dean Foster's books rank high on my list of worthwhile pieces of literature. The novelization of Passenger 57, based on the movie starring Wesley Snipes, is of particular interest, as it introduces the character of Esteban--who did not appear in the movie--an aging marine from the Gulf War who gives his life so that Passenger 57 can defeat the maniacal airplane hijackers. Passenger 57's line at the end ("This one's for you, Esteban. Your country salutes YOU.") is very moving.
You. You want to know why? Because not everyone would have thought that the CEO of E.V.I.L. Enterprises was worth saving. But you didn't give up on him. You thought that he deserved a second chance because if he can change for the better, then maybe we all can change. Maybe we all can change.