marleenkenYes, it’s in Q&A format because this is probably the only interview I’ll ever do. Unless I live to be 105 and some kid in the neighborhood has to do a report on a really old person, this is it. In either case, I’d better practice.
1. What is your favorite word?
Nonchalant, I think. I just love the way it feels on my tongue. Or maybe snarky because its so onomotopaietic, or swanky because its meaning is so contrary to what you would expect.
2. What is your least favorite word?
Work.
3. What turns you on (creatively, spiritually, emotionally)?
The ocean, the sky, mountains… I know I sound like some kind of hippie, but there’s something about a place where you can see the sky that makes me feel infinite. I love that.
4. What turns you off?
Pluralism.
5. What is your favorite curse word?
I think cock-ass is my favorite just for other people’s reaction when I say it.
6. What sound or noise do you love?
A squeaky banging wooden screen door. It reminds me of being a kid in summer.
7. What sound or noise do you hate?
Streetlights that buzz. It makes me feel unsafe.
8. What profession, other than your own, would you like to attempt?
Flying a P-36 in WWII. I know they didn’t see much action, but I love those planes.
9. What profession would you not like to attempt?
Prostitution.
10. If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?
“Marleenken! The bar’s right over there. We’ve got every beer that ever existed on tap and I saved you a seat between Oscar Wilde and Lauren Bacall!”
