Kate took some time away from her travels in the middle of Kansas to ask her some important questions. And we are glad she did!
Age: If Ashley Tisdale won't tell, I probably shouldn't either.
Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Chicago
You may know me because: I met you the other night at a poetry reading.
My house is: about twice as old as I am.
The first thing I do every morning is: wonder what day it is.
My cell phone brand is: iPhone.
About my pets: deceased.
I exercise: ordinarily. Not lately.
Lately I've been surprised by: the behavior of others.
Book I'm reading: A Model Year by Gina Myers.
The cereals in my cupboard are: shredded wheat. (I don't eat cereal at home, but on the road my traveling cupboard is a ziplock of shredded wheat, a ziplock of coffee, a ziplock of tea, a bowl, a spoon, a cup, and an electric kettle. Milk and bananas are replenished as we go.)
For dinner, I like to make: Tunisian fish soup.
I'll eat sushi, but not: salami.
My coolest article of clothing: wore out.
My most prized possession: At the moment I'm relying most on my car.
My TV screen is: curved, grainy, dark.
When friends come over, we: eat and talk.
My favorite TV channel is: canceled.
My first financial splurge was: my first enlarger. $50.
Wackiest fan encounter: The other night at a reading I was heckled by a noisy air conditioner but fans don't seem to cause me any trouble.
TV show I never miss: the last one was Six Feet Under.
Before I die, I want to: take a train through the Alps.
The best perk of being a celebrity is: having an excuse to drive around the country.
Celebrity whom I'd ask for an autograph: Dan Nester. [ed: aww.]
Dream car: I like those little Mini Coopers. Black with a white roof.
When I fly I have to have: a drink.
People would be surprised that I: am thinking of them, even though I haven't been in touch.
Favorite cartoon: One dinosaur says to the other: When they ask for occupation, I usually say "Roam the Earth." (I'm writing this as we drive across Kansas.)
My iPod playlist: didn't get as far as putting any music on the iPhone before we left the house. Forgot the CDs too...
I can't start my day without: having at least an hour of solitude. I mean, I can and sometimes I do, but I don't like to.
If I had to spend $10 at my favorite fast food joint, I'd order: a pizza.
Great interview and amazing poet! Reading "Case Sensitive" right now.
Posted by: erika moya | October 12, 2009 at 03:25 PM