DEAN LARSON

The following 10 questions originally came from a French series, "Bouillon de Culture" hosted by Bernard Pivot. They are probably more familiar as the questions James Lipton asks at the end of the televisions series "Inside the Actor's Studio."

1 What is your favorite word?
"Cabernet."
2 What is your least favorite word?
"Required."
3 What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally?
"Really great light."
4 What turns you off?
"Pomposity."
5 What is your favorite curse word?
"#@&!!*--:!!#@#."
6 What sound or noise do you love?
"A contented sigh."
7 What sound or noise do you hate?
"Car alarm / leaf blower (tie for worst)."
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What profession, other than your own, would you like to attempt?

"Winemaker."
9 What profession would you not like to? 
"Anything not creative."
10 If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the pearly gates?
"It's good to see you. We were worried."