Write a tabloid-style headline to describe your current situation.
Runner’s towel recovered after 3 months—abducted by her co-worker!!!
What are the contents of your pockets?
Bobby pins, change, keys, Blistex.
With what candy were you obsessed as a child?
I could easily name a different candy for each year of my childhood. Charms Blow-Pops were always an obsession, though.
What was your very first job?
I babysat my neighbor when I was 13, even though her dad was in the room watching golf.
What are the top three bookmarks in your web browser?
Perez Hilton, Cooking Light and OMG Cincy.
Your name is the answer in a crossword puzzle. What’s the clue?
Simpsons-citing Midwestern marathon maven.
What is your guiltiest pleasure?
MTV “reality” shows. Don’t even get me started. As a teenager, I watched “The Real World” religiously.
In recent years, I added “The Osbournes,” “Real World/Road Rules Challenge,” “Newlyweds,” “Rich Girls,” “8th and Ocean,” “PoweR Girls,” “My Super Sweet Sixteen,” “Made,” “True
Life,” “Two-a-Days,” “Run’s House,” “Meet the Barkers,” “The Ashlee Simpson Show,” etc… Basically, if they’re following a semi-celebrity around with a camera, I’ll watch it. I draw the line at the
shoddy MTV dating shows, though (e.g. “Next,” “Parental Control”).
“Laguna Beach” and “The Hills” ushered in a new era a few years ago. I was instantly hooked, but I hid my addiction from my husband for a year. Once my guilty pleasure was revealed, I was truly liberated. Thankfully, Tivo makes sure that I never miss
an episode. Goal for 2008—start a blog about “The Hills.” Like I said, don’t get me started.
In the biopic of your life, what song should play over the opening credits?
Evan Dando covering “Frying Pan” by Victoria Williams on the “Sweet Relief” album from the early ‘90s. This song always reminds me of the best things in life.
What makes a good neighbor?
As a condo dweller, I favor old people. They’re quiet, they value a nice neighborhood and they’re always happy to see you.
For your dream dinner party, what five guests do you invite and what do you serve?
I generally prefer breakfast to dinner, so I would serve a breakfast buffet with my favorite egg casserole recipe, a potato and basil frittata, French toast with blueberry sauce, fruit salad, muffins, coffee, juice and mimosas.
On the invite list:
Paula Radcliffe—my personal running hero.
Alberto Giacometti—my favorite artist.
Matt Groening—creator of The Simpsons – following breakfast, he and Giacometti would have a Pictionary duel for the ages.
Harriet Wheeler—lead singer of the Sundays.
Oprah Winfrey—this sounds so cliché, but I love Oprah.
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