I’m tired. Exhausted. I’m on my third consecutive week of waking up in the wee hours, sheet twisted, hair sweaty and mind racing with post-weird-dream delirium. Like this morning when at 2AM when I woke up babbling in German. I blame my little gift of tongues moments on the opera I saw last night with Frankenstein (thanks Paul!).
God grant me Ambien.
Anyhow, remember when we did this? I think we should do it again. It’s amusing and just about all I have energy for at the moment. Shoot me your questions via email or just leave a comment. I’ll answer.
Please be aware that because I am over-tired (read: superhellawickedhypersensitive) and because this is my turf, mean or snide comments will not only not be tolerated, but I will send my Super Secret Ninja Squad to cut you.
Fire at will.
How do you suggest I get rid of my 24/7 craving for peanut butter cups? Or would you say that a diet of nothing but candy and ice cream is a good thing?
I'm sorry if my question is too deep for you to handle right now.
Posted by: me at April 21, 2005 03:13 PMHot Sauce: Red, green, or Christmas?
C. says she wouldn't at a nude beach. Would you?
You've been here long enough to answer this question. Which in your experience is New York's suckiest subway line? And have you ever ridden the J M Z? If so, why?
What was the last movie that made you cry? What was the last movie that made you cry and earned the tears, if different?
Posted by: Linus at April 21, 2005 03:15 PMHAHAHAHA!
Elle, I fully support your peanut butter cup addiction. I'm an enabler, what can I say?
[if we were only supposed to ask one, i'm sorry. pick your favorite]
1. what are your feelings on the whole pope deal?
2. who are your all time favorite Good Mood bands/artists? (aka what do you listen to when you want to go from mope-y to dance-y?)
3. when was the last time you made a snow man?
Posted by: kate at April 21, 2005 03:16 PMDoes anyone who knows you in the "real" world not also know you are the queen of the Internet?
Posted by: G at April 21, 2005 03:18 PMA couple of questions:
* Do you have any regrets about sharing your personal life on the Internet?
* I'm a new reader, so I'm curious about your move to NYC. Do you think you have to make it in NYC before you can make it anywhere?
Posted by: Lea at April 21, 2005 03:22 PMwhat kind of dowry can you offer me?
Posted by: rach at April 21, 2005 03:24 PMWhat does it feel like when you write? Is it an oasis? Second nature? Something you feel you "should" do?
and ...
I want to know, if you really have to think about your posts when you write. Does it just come naturally, in a 20 minute sit down and a click of the publish button? Or does it entail more of a process?
I'm sorry, its just that your writing is such an inspiration, its so intriguing to know the way things work inside your head!
I've been reading for about six months now, and I am DYING to know...
What the hell is that anemone-looking powderpuff that's covering your chest in your picture?
Seriously, it looks like you're naked 'cept for the giant dandelion ... a la EVE with the strategically placed foliage.
Posted by: la chat noir at April 21, 2005 03:45 PMI'm a big fan of questionaires and love answering them- my poor blog readers :)...but here's my question for you, dearest Fish.
You're being sent to a deserted island. You can bring 10 cd's. What will they be?
Posted by: The Duck at April 21, 2005 03:46 PMif you didn't have to work in order to eat and survive, what would you do on a daily basis to keep yourself busy, content, and fulfilled?
Posted by: RazDreams at April 21, 2005 03:52 PMOooh! Here's one - where the heck did you go mid email thread today?? I missed ya!
Posted by: Ari at April 21, 2005 04:12 PMwhat are your feelings on J. at this moment of your life?
are you living the life you thought you would be in NY by now or it is better than you origanally thought?
have you ever been a waitress?
Who is the one person (living/dead, famous/infamous, real/not real) that you would like to spend 1 hour with and why.
Posted by: Mitch at April 21, 2005 04:27 PMDo you think it is odd that many feminists (ahem) are now taking up domestic hobbies, like knitting? Would you ever consider learning how to bake bread or sew your own clothes?
Posted by: africankelli at April 21, 2005 05:11 PMDo you have any advice for people new to blogging? Especially regarding annonymity? Is it harder now that people know you know in the real world are reading your blog?
Posted by: Finy at April 21, 2005 05:20 PMMarriage. An expensive party to end a good relationship, or a delicious dream?
Posted by: Lisa at April 21, 2005 05:21 PMIf you were a Supreme Court Justice for a day, what's the first thing you'd change/fix?
Posted by: MsOktober at April 21, 2005 05:49 PMWhen are you coming to Texas?
Posted by: Jazzy at April 21, 2005 05:50 PMWho is your Daddy, and what does he do?
Posted by: Arnold at April 21, 2005 05:58 PMHow many hits on average does your site receive each day?
Posted by: Torrie at April 21, 2005 06:05 PMAn urgent question - how do you get over crushes?
Posted by: MC at April 21, 2005 06:41 PMare you a jealous person?
Posted by: kristine at April 21, 2005 07:21 PMOR...better yet! Which Pope Idol contestant would you vote for?
http://slowchildrenatplay.blogspot.com
Posted by: kristine at April 21, 2005 07:25 PMAfter t-shirts, what's the next step in your plan for world domination?
Posted by: Jack at April 21, 2005 07:31 PMAre you as quick witted and eloquent in everyday conversation, or do you prefer expressing yourself in writing?
Posted by: PLD at April 21, 2005 07:38 PMif there really is a meaning to life, why is george bush?
Posted by: ropedancer at April 21, 2005 07:44 PMWhat are your most played songs on your ipod (sorry if you still haven't gotten new ear buds!)?
Posted by: McAuliflower at April 21, 2005 07:46 PM-Do you have one of those "the one who got away" boys? How often do you still think about him?
-What was the last joke you heard?
-Country you would most like to visit and why.
-Most EXCITING thing you have ever done.
-Felicity: Ben or Noel.
-If space travel was affordable to you, just once, would you do it?
-Whats the most embarrassing thing you spend money on?
-Whats the most important thing to you about family? Whats the most important thing to you about friends?
who took the picture on teeh sidebar, of the fish.
someone fixated on the fish. that's a swell picture. as in, swell.
Posted by: anonymous at April 21, 2005 09:10 PMWhy won't you play "iPod shuffle?"
Posted by: Plantation at April 21, 2005 09:22 PMin a parallel universe where would you find yourself?
Posted by: leah at April 21, 2005 10:07 PMIn what ways do you restrict your writing and your voice to create and maintain your blog persona? What is the hardest part about that balance for you? What impulses to share and tell the truth do you restrict because of this medium?
Posted by: Scheherazade at April 21, 2005 10:23 PMPlain or peanut?
Posted by: Steph at April 21, 2005 10:28 PMWhat is the biggest/worst lie that you've told? Were you caught in it? Do you regret telling it?
Posted by: Things Said at April 21, 2005 10:44 PMSweet or unsweet?
Posted by: justin at April 21, 2005 11:32 PMIs there a blog out there that you HAVE to obsessivly read on a daily basis, lest you die???
Posted by: The Merry Widow at April 22, 2005 01:07 AMAre you going to answer these questions or were you just teasing us? ;)
Did J ever see this website?
Posted by: elise at April 22, 2005 04:44 AM1. If your fish could ride a bicycle, what type of bicycle would it be?
2. Do you ever get homesick?
Posted by: meg at April 22, 2005 06:08 AMWould you, could you, eat green eggs and ham?
Posted by: the cat at April 22, 2005 10:24 AMWould you ever diss anyone on the internet...or di you mama teach you better than that?
Posted by: DM at April 22, 2005 10:26 AMPrim and proper Sandy like at the beginning, or biker chic like at the end?
Posted by: Gopi at April 22, 2005 11:22 AMWhat is your favorite novel?
Posted by: kenton at April 22, 2005 11:40 AMWhat do you think about the other 3 blogs mentioned in the NY Daily News article; Jason Mulgrew, Michael Malice & Stephanie Klein?
Posted by: El Presidente at April 22, 2005 11:52 AMI gotta ask the one I really actually want to know...
Are you still in love with Ben?
Posted by: whirlygurly at April 22, 2005 01:27 PMWhat happened to your ipod ear-buds?
BTW putting peanut butter cups in the fridge for an hour or so enhances the texture. Crunchy on the outside, soft and creamy on the inside: delicious!
Posted by: Coelecanth@telus.net at April 22, 2005 02:01 PMHow did you figure out what you wanted to be when you grew up? What type of work do you do and do you like it?
Posted by: Vicki at April 22, 2005 02:34 PMi would like to know how tall you are. :)
Posted by: red at April 22, 2005 03:26 PMI'd like to know how your recent set of medical tests turned out. I've read and read and read your site every day hoping you'd tell us all was well and you are well and things are well, well, well. You are an inspiring woman who voices what so many of us think. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
Posted by: Lesser of the Furry at April 22, 2005 03:47 PMWhat kinds of power come with being a famous blogger? Are there any? For instance, I'm sure a rant against a fellow blogger could result in tons of nasty email for that person. But is there anything more substantial that can be done? Is it just the sharing, letting people know they are not alone in their feelings? I suppose it depends on what satisfies you.
Have you ever been tempted to use your fame for ill? To spin tornados of flaming email into unsuspecting internet patrons?
Posted by: Michael at April 22, 2005 04:58 PMi'd also like to know how the medical tests went
Posted by: jen at April 22, 2005 09:48 PM