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Have you ever given a gift anonymously?
Published July 23, 2008
Yes, chlamydia. Oh, um, do you mean something they were happy to receive? Let me think. Actually, a few weeks ago, I was in Denny’s, and there were some Marines eating. I sent them over some ...
What sound or song is your ring tone?
Published July 16, 2008
It’s a song by 50 Cent called “Just a Little Bit.” What happened was I had a new phone that broke. So, I had to go back and use my old phone. I laughed when ...
What's the ugliest thing in your wardrobe?
Published July 9, 2008
It really depends on the perspective. I think all the things in my wardrobe are nice, or I wouldn’t have them. My wife, that’s a different story. I have white outfits that she hates. She ...
What was your favorite thing at the Fair? Published July 2, 2008
It was this thing that spins. It went over really loud music, and the guy went crazy. I’m not sure what it’s called. It’s by ... More Post a comment
What's the first concert you saw? Published June 25, 2008
It was Wall of Voodoo opening up for Oingo Boingo. This was at the Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara. It was an old opera house ... More Comments (5)
Have you ever been to a psychic? Published June 18, 2008
No, and neither has anyone else. There’s no such thing as psychics, mind readers, or fortune tellers, and if there were they wouldn’t tell your ... More Comment (1)
What was something your parents lied to you about? Published June 11, 2008
It was that he was cheating on my mom. And he still lies about it to this day, only I know the truth. The woman ... More Post a comment
What's your comfort food? Published June 4, 2008
It’s mashed potatoes. Maybe I like the fact that they’re warm, I don’t have to chew them, they’re filling. They’re easy on my teeth. It’s ... More Comments (4)
What's your favorite kind of music? Published May 28, 2008
I like all kinds of music. My favorite is probably ’80s metal, like Def Leppard and Ratt. R-a-t-t, man! I don’t like reggae. I can ... More Comments (2)
What's the funniest outgoing message that you've heard on an answering machine? Published May 21, 2008
It was a friend of mine. I can’t remember which one. I’ll say Mark. The message was done in a real monotone voice. It said, ... More Post a comment
What's your favorite drink? Published May 14, 2008
It really depends why I’m drinking it. It would be different for different occasions. In the morning or early in the day, coconut rum and ... More Comments (4)
Have you ever had a personality conflict with someone? Published May 7, 2008
Get out of my face! Buzz off! Ha ha…well, no, not really. I can’t recall ever having a personality conflict with anyone. It seems like ... More Comments (4)
Have you ever been someplace you had no business being? Published April 30, 2008
I spent the night in a frat house. It was at San Diego State. I don’t know how it is now, but this was back ... More Comment (1)
What do you think about politicians? Published April 23, 2008
I’m from the Philippines. I haven’t been there in a long time, but they’re corrupt over there. I think here, they’re clean. I’m really not ... More Post a comment
What has been your worst experience with the police? Published April 16, 2008
It was really embarrassing. I went camping with a bunch of people, back when I was in college. And they were creating such a ruckus. ... More Comments (4)
What's the first movie you saw? Published April 9, 2008
It was so long ago, let me think. It was called Secret Window. Wait, I’m not sure if that was it. Maybe the first movie ... More Comments (2)
What famous person have you been told you look like? Published April 2, 2008
I get told I look like Jeff Bridges every day. And, I saw him at MoPA with his photo exhibit. He was surrounded by women. ... More Comments (2)
Have you ever asked someone for their autograph? Published March 26, 2008
I got Dave Barry’s autograph at a book signing. Then I happened to see him at the Tower of London. I said, “Thanks for signing ... More Comments (2)
What was the first joke you ever told? Published March 19, 2008
I used to like telling jokes and funny stories when I was little. At some point kids go from running around making sounds they think ... More Comments (3)
When was the first time you got drunk? Published March 12, 2008
I have to admit, I don’t remember much. I was 15. There was a lot of Pabst Blue Ribbon involved. As big as I was, ... More Post a comment
Which fictional character would you most like to be? Published March 5, 2008
I love Johnny Depp in that pirate movie, whatever that character’s name is. Yeah, Jack Sparrow. I love that swagger he had. It’s so much ... More Comments (2)
Does the opposite sex have it easier? Published Feb. 27, 2008
I would say yeah. My daughter and I are cyclists. And on the regional and national level, it’s an uphill battle being female. Race promoters ... More Comments (2)
Have you ever been in love? Published Feb. 20, 2008
Daniel LumReal EstateClairemontI am right now. She lives in Istanbul, Turkey. She came out a year ago and was an au pair. Her father passed ... More Comments (2)
How often do you lie? Published Feb. 13, 2008
I never lie. But, you don’t know me, so, I could be lying right now. Seriously, I don’t think I lie, but I have to ... More Comments (2)
What's the best way to get over a broken heart? Published Feb. 6, 2008
Sean GuinnStudentLa Mesa It’s eating cookies and brownies. That, and a good tearjerker. It’s all about movies. Something that has a sad part, but it ... More Comments (5)
Before You Die Published Jan. 30, 2008
Mindy DenisonWaitressDowntownI should really think about this longer before I answer. But off the top of my head, I’ll say I’d like to go to ... More Comments (5)
How Many Tats? Published Jan. 23, 2008
Cynthia StevensHairstylistFresnoI have six. But four of them are really small, so they don’t count. I was young, and they’re just things like a tiny ... More Comments (4)
More or Less in 2008 Published Jan. 16, 2008
I’d like to see less of Stephen Colbert. He’s good, but that whole act is tired. It’s getting old. And Beckham. He’s everywhere. He’s this ... More Comments (2)
Happiest Day of Your Life Published Jan. 9, 2008
It’s every day in my life. Oh, well, if I have to pick one, I’ll say going to Switzerland with my boyfriend recently. We spent ... More Comments (3)
Worst Gift Ever Published Jan. 2, 2008
What's the worst gift you've ever received? Gayle RobertsBusiness OwnerChicagoIt was this meat train thing I got. I’m a vegetarian. I was able to give ... More Comments (2)
Best Deal Ever Published Dec. 27, 2007
Dan Williams Retired Ocean Beach It would probably be my neighbor's '96 Mercedes. I got it for $2500 and it's totally cherried out. She's 86 ... More Post a comment
Worst Injury Ever Published Dec. 20, 2007
Jonathan Rogers Project Manager Carlsbad I was in a car that drove off a cliff. We didn't get injured that bad. We hit some black ... More Post a comment
Ever Won Anything? Published Dec. 13, 2007
Nicole Garcia Waitress Mission Valley I never win anything. But my friend...she always does. It's crazy how much stuff she wins. She has won tickets ... More Post a comment
First Car Published Dec. 6, 2007
Alvaro Alverez Waiter Seal Beach It was a red Atlantic. And I really liked the car. It is basically like the Volkswagen Jetta is now. ... More Post a comment
Aliens and UFOs Published Nov. 29, 2007
Joe Murphy Educator Brea It is something I've thought about. I mean, think about it, man, it's such a vast universe. And, to think, the ... More Post a comment
Worst Thanksgiving Ever Published Nov. 21, 2007
Chelsea Evans Poet North Park It was when I was eight. My mom had my dad's family over. He has a brother that was in ... More Post a comment
What's In Your Purse or Wallet? Published Nov. 15, 2007
Rima Paulius TeacherPacific Beach I don't usually carry a purse because I don't have many things. An I.D., debit card, and keys. Now, when I ... More Post a comment
The Roof is on Fire Published Nov. 8, 2007
Judith ZerlinRetiredVista I would take my two parakeets first. All of my jewelry, which isn't much. It wouldn't take much time to gather all that. ... More Post a comment
Handling Telemarketers Published Nov. 1, 2007
Lindsay Gulliver - Sales and Marketing, Santee: It's always dinner. When they call I say, "I'm sorry, I just sat down for dinner." That usually ... More Post a comment
What music groups or singers did you like as a kid? Published Oct. 25, 2007
Steve Bramson - Computers, Los Angeles: I actually saw Journey and Glass Tiger at the Sports Arena. It was my first concert. I still kind ... More Post a comment
Favorite Day of the Week Published Oct. 18, 2007
Ricardo Frutos - Maintenance Manager, Escondido: It would be Friday. And that makes Thursday the worst. Not only am I working harder, but I'm just ... More Post a comment
What would you like it to say on your tombstone and in the obituary? Published Oct. 11, 2007
Dennis Yount - Project Manager, Encinitas: It would be funny, I guess, to have the tombstone say "nice try." I haven't really thought about what ... More Post a comment
Do you own a gun? Published Oct. 4, 2007
Judy Wenker - Retired lawyer, Mission Valley: I don't. And, I think legitimate hunters should have their rifles, but I see no legitimate purpose to ... More Post a comment
What bugs freak you out? Published Sept. 27, 2007
Nicole Vuckovich - Waitress, Mission Valley: It would be spiders and cockroaches. They totally freak me out. I saw a huge cockroach at the mall ... More Post a comment
When was the last time you were on a bus, and your worst experience? Published Sept. 20, 2007
Melanie Warming-Grey - Waitress, Los Angeles: It was on this trip down to San Diego on Greyhound. There was an obese 13-year-old girl that kept ... More Post a comment
What's your favorite thing to do on the weekend? Published Sept. 13, 2007
Zachary Hight - Student, Mira Mesa: I am usually playing sports on the weekends. Since it's basketball season, I have three or four games this ... More Post a comment
What's your all-time favorite commercial? Published Sept. 6, 2007
Nathan Robert - Student, Mira Mesa: I don't like commercials. It's a break in the show I'm watching. I like the Geico one, though. With ... More Post a comment
What's the most memorable sports event you've watched? Published Aug. 30, 2007
John Lockhart - Retired Mechanical Engineer, Escondido: It would be either meeting Sid Gillman at an airport or Tony Gwynn. If you mean an actual ... More Post a comment
Have you had a horrible roommate? Published Aug. 23, 2007
Nicole Willemssen - Student, Bay Park: It was last semester at Sonoma State, for the entire year. Our dorms were like suites, with two bedrooms ... More Post a comment
What song do you dislike but can't get out of your head? Published Aug. 16, 2007
Lyndsee Staiger - Student, Chula Vista: "Chocolate Rain" by Tay Zonday. It's the number-one video on YouTube right now. The song doesn't get played on ... More Post a comment
Which superhero would you like for a neighbor? Published Aug. 9, 2007
Mike Bayless - Architect, Hillcrest: It would have to be the Invisible Man. We could get away with murder. Oh, wait. I guess it would ... More Post a comment
What's your worst experience from lending someone money? Published Aug. 2, 2007
Zack Sullivan - Server, Ocean Beach: It was when I gave this woman $40 to buy some weed. She didn't give me the weed or ... More Post a comment
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