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...stolen from

speak_me_fair:

Ask me a question (or questions) about the characters I write. Or even about the universes. Or whatever.

The question(s) can be silly, serious, sexy, meta (five stories that I haven't told for a particular fandom), or whatever else strikes your fancy. Harry Potter, the Mummy, Riptide (ee! please!). You can ask about Miami Vice, Starsky & Hutch, Knight Rider. I haven't written for them, but I think I might be able to be entertaining in those fandoms. lol.

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From:

catyah.livejournal.com

Hmmm, which fandom should I ask about... hmmm...

;-D

OK -- how about 5 questions you would like to ask Murray, and I'll see if I can get him to answer you!

Big surprise, huh??

From:

valis2.livejournal.com

Oh, how hilarious that you're so sweet and generous that you're going to work for my meme! hahaha!

Okay, let me think.

1) What is your general approach to fashion?

2) How often do you keep in touch with your family? Are there weekly calls, etc.?

3) What's your favorite dessert?

4) How often do you think about the magician?

5) What is the average airspeed velocity for a coconut-laden sparrow?

From:

catyah.livejournal.com

1) What is your general approach to fashion?
Fashion, oh yes, well, that's a very interesting question. Of course, the thing to remember in my case is that I've spend a lot of time working in various labs -- computer labs, robotic labs, not to mention during my work in chemistry and other scientific fields. And in those labs, we wear white coats that protect our clothing from possibly caustic or otherwise damaging spills and stains that might occur. And so, to those of us in those fields, what we wear doesn't really matter, since they are covered up. Since I spent a lot of time in those labs, clothing was really not a major interest of mine, and --
At this point in the interview, Dr. Bozinsky's friend and business partner Mr. Allen nudged him. Dr. Bozinsky smiled and nodded at him.
Yes, of course. Fashion. Well, I personally prefer to be comfortable, myself. The temperatures on board a boat on the Pacific are not as temperate as you would expect, really, so I wear a lot of long-sleeved shirts and sweaters.
Plaid is always in style, don't you think? I'm Scottish on my father's side of the family, though you have to go back several generations... I believe that was my great-great-great-great-grandfather Malcolm Hamish MacBozinsky.
Dr. Bozinsky's other friend and business partner Mr. Ryder cleared his throat noisily.
I like my shirts to have pockets so that I can carry a good supply of pens with me. You can never have enough pens, especially in our line of work. Making notes and all, you know. Er, does that answer your question?

2) How often do you keep in touch with your family? Are there weekly calls, etc.?
Oh, yes, absolutely. My family is very close, and I like to keep in close contact with them. As much as I can, anyway. My sister Melba...
Dr. Bozinsky broke into giggles at this point. Mr. Allen covered his eyes and Mr. Ryder leaned against Mr. Allen's shoulder until Dr. Bozinsky stopped laughing and wiped his eyes.
Sorry, sorry. Just thinking about the joke she wrote in her latest letter. A blonde, a redhead, a priest, a rabbi, and a rabbit walk into a bar, and --
He giggled again, but composed himself at a nudge from Mr. Allen.
Well, it's a long story, but the punchline has something to do with hassenpfeffer, a Scottish recipe for rabbit. Now, where was I? Oh, family, yes. We're very close. You see, Baba -- that's my sister's nickname, by the way -- she's a world renowned historian, and she also has an interest in archaeology, so she's often away on one adventure or another. Right now she's in New Zealand, working with a group of people who are looking for Amelia Erhardt. Apparently someone there tells a story about a woman who came gliding onto their island like a large bird, and -- Gosh, I'm going off topic again. Anyway, now that Baba and I are adults, our parents do travel a little bit more. A few months ago they traveled to Iceland. That was shortly after their vacation in Bangor, Maine. Dad is very interested in the writing of Stephen King, you see. And sometimes they go and visit Melba. That's where they are now.
Oh, guys, I bet I forgot to tell you -- Baba is going to be done with her research there in just a couple of weeks, and she and my folks are going to be flying into LAX on their way home. I think I've got them convinced to stay with us for a few days instead of going straight home! Isn't that wonderful news? I've always wanted you to meet Mom and Pop! If you think Baba likes to play practical jokes, just wait until you meet our dad, he's just a riot, and --
When everyone calmed down again, I moved on to the next question.

From:

catyah.livejournal.com

3) What's your favorite dessert?
Oh, chocolate cake, definitely! Ala mode, with vanilla ice cream.
Before I could ask the next question, Dr. Bozinsky pursed his lips and raised his eyes to the ceiling. The rest of us looked up, too, until we realized that he was reconsidering his answer.
Cheesecake is good, too. Especially if it has that strawberry glaze drizzled over the top. Or lemon meringue pie. Fresh fruit is so good, too, at least when it's in season. That's one of the wonderful things about living here in California, don't you think? The real beauty of this state is how the environment is so conducive to the propagation of so many varieties of fruits and vegetables.
He nodded to himself, and before he could list any other favorite desserts -- reporter's integrity be damned, he was making me hungry -- I moved on to question number four.

4) How often do you think about the magician?
Oh. Martin Stonewall, you mean? Yes. Often. Quite often.
Dr. Bozinsky answered so quietly, while looking down at the floor, that I had to lean forward to hear him, but then I had to sit back fast when his friends glared at me. They spoke quietly to him, but I heard Mr. Ryder insist that yes, Martin is still alive, that there's no such thing as ghosts. He kept that up until Mr. Allen shushed him. When I told them that I only had one more question, they all looked relieved.

5) What is the average airspeed velocity for a coconut-laden sparrow?
Mr. Allen and Mr. Ryder looked confused, but Dr. Bozinsky smiled at me and stood up.
That's an excellent question, but actually Nick is our aviation expert, and I believe in giving credit where credit is due, so I'm going to ask him to answer that question for me. Guys, I need to go out and run some errands -- and maybe I'll stop off at Blockbuster and rent a tape for us to watch tonight over dinner.
When Dr. Bozinsky shook my hand, he whispered that he likes Monty Python movies, too, before he disembarked from the Riptide. That's how he got a head start when Mr. Allen suddenly remembered where he has heard question number five before. The two of them chased after him, leaving me behind. See the attached pages for the damages done to one pair of pantyhose, a new pair of cream colored pumps and my new pink business suit and matching briefcase when the group of apparent gun smugglers burst onto the boat, taking me hostage for five hours until Dr. Bozinsky, his partners, and one Lieutenant Ted Quinlan of the KHPD could rescue me.
Memo to the senior editor: Next time you want an interview with Murray Bozinsky, would you please make sure the computers and electronics page has a reporter available first? This was the third beauty and gossip reporter to quit this year.
Sincerely, Wanda Wise.

From:

valis2.livejournal.com

There are no words for how awesome this is! I've been laughing and laughing and laughing. This is absolutely marvelous and I love it to bits. Your imagination is stupendous--and your Murray-voice is, of course, spectacular. I think my favorite is the fashion answer. Plaid! Hamish! omg.

You are a treasure and I can't thank you enough for making me so gleeful this evening!!