The Pivot Questionnaire

As many of you may already know, the following 10 questions originally came from a French series, Bouillon de Culture, hosted by Bernard Pivot.

Of course, they're better known to North Americans as the questions that James Lipton asks every guest at the end of his well-known program Inside the Actor's Studio - one of my favourite TV shows!

This questionnaire has always been a highlight of the show for me personally - I find the answers each actor/celebrity gives to be quite interesting and fascinating. Gives you some insight into their mindset, whether it be projected or authentic.

I've always wanted to answer these questions myself, just for fun! So here goes...

What is your favourite word? Wisdom

What is your least favourite word? Ignorance

What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally? The free, mutual exchange of ideas

What turns you off? Vanity, shallowness/superficiality, self-centeredness, intolerance, anger

What is your favorite curse word? English: f**k (and all its variations & derivations!) ; Québecois French: a toss-up between calisse and tabarnac

What sound or noise do you love? Wind gently rustling the leaves of a tree

What sound or noise do you hate? A screeching child

What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? Commercial airline pilot

What profession would you not like to do? Pediatric surgeon/oncologist

If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? Aren't you glad you're not an atheist?!


Feel free to try this out yourself! Just copy & paste into your reply and substitute your own answers! I'd be interested to see what different people say...