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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 over the years there would’ve been. I just don’t remember. I ...
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 when women weren’t allowed to stay overnight. I didn’t get ...
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 into everything behind the political process. I always liked Bush. ...
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
Have you ever seen a ghost? Published July 26, 2007
Dave Schramm - Mechanical Engineer, Pacific Beach: I thought I did. But I've since rationalized it. I think. I was in bed and saw what ... More Post a comment
What's the longest amount of time you've stood in line for something? Published July 19, 2007
Pearl Stickler - Database Manager, Rancho Peñasquitos: I got here [Harry Potter midnight premiere] before 5:00 a.m. Since we aren't going in until 11:30 tonight, ... More Post a comment
Do you collect anything? Published July 12, 2007
Andy Johnson - Nonprofit worker, Ocean Beach: I collect matchbooks. I have a few boxes full. I'm probably pushing a thousand. It's a nice reminder ... More Post a comment
What famous person have people told you that you look like? Published July 5, 2007
Gaby Equiz - Dance instructor, Tijuana: I've heard Sandra Bullock a few times. In Mexico, I hear a lot of different people I look like. ... More Post a comment
What event in history would you change? Published June 28, 2007
Melanie Donovan - Secretary, Mira Mesa: It would probably be Adam and Eve. Everything else that happened in history, you can't narrow down to one ... More Post a comment
What was your worst meal? Published June 21, 2007
Eric Trainor - Aerospace quality assurance, Huntington Beach: It was at a friend's house recently. My wife and I would look at each other as ... More Post a comment
What would your dream car be? Published June 14, 2007
Arthur Thomas - Hairstylist, Santee: It would be a convertible Bentley. I've only driven one once. They're really comfortable. The Rolls-Royce isn't comfortable to drive, ... More Post a comment
What was your worst fight? Published June 7, 2007
Caesar Rumph - Phone Company, Southeast San Diego: It was around 3:00 a.m. at work. We went to a taco shop for food. Taco shops ... More Post a comment
What's the dumbest thing you've ever done? Published May 31, 2007
Chuck Osgood - Lawyer, Cleveland: I blacked out at a wedding. It was an open bar, in Mission Bay. I was drinking the entire day. ... More Post a comment
What would your dream vacation be? Published May 24, 2007
John Winkelman - Marketing, Normal Heights: Germany. Bavaria. I like the beer gardens; the historical aspects. I'm not big on Oktoberfest, but you have to ... More Post a comment
Which era do you wish you were born in, if not now? Published May 17, 2007
Tom Streeter - Retired Lawyer, Mira Mesa: I would say 500 years from now. Technology would be so much better and life would be so ... More Post a comment
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