I did a fair amount of complaining about the last "quiz" that circulated because I felt it didn't do enough to tell us anything exceptional about the people filling it out. I also recall that I asked for suggestions, but didn't receive any. So, I've since put the following together; truly probing questions that are things I'd love to know about each of you. Answer at your own peril: Cota's Compilation of (In)Consequential Conjecture -------------------------------------------------- 1. Pop Rocks or Pixie Sticks? 2. One thing I want to do before I die: 3. One thing I want to do before the end of the year: 4. One thing I wish I'd never done: 5. One thing I wish I hadn't done last week: 6. Carter or Reagan? 7. I wish I was more like... 8. On my tombstone, I'd like it to say: 9. Bigger waste of skin: Britney Spears or Jesse Jackson? 10. One person I'd like to talk to: 11. And what I'd like to say: 12. Your almost-four-year-old can't quite get the hang of potty training and exhibits some strange aversion to sitting on the potty. What do you do? (Actually, just looking for a little advice here!) 13. President Bush calls on you in a town hall meeting. The question you ask is: 14. When I was a kid, I should have never... 15. Most amazing thing I've ever seen: 16. If I were hired to paint a mural on a prominent building (and assuming I had talent), I would paint: 17. What's one thing you would change about yourself? 18. Most flattering thing anyone has ever said to (or about) me: 19. My dream vacation would be: 20. Harley Davidson or BMW? 21. If I had the courage, I would... 22. Most of all, I hope my kids: 23. The most famous person I've ever met: 24. And I met them... 25. Parachute or balloon ride? 26. Submarine or airplane? 27. Favorite web site: 28. Favorite book: 29. Favorite quote (or, at least one you remember): 30. Will there ever be another TV show like Seinfeld? 31. Last time you opened a Bible: 32. I wish more people would notice my: 33. My parents would kill me if they ever found out I... 34. I really hope my son/daughter doesn't end up like: 35. You wander into an unfamiliar bar in an unfamiliar town and immediately notice there's a memorial service being held for Sean O'Malley, an infamous old Irishman who had his own stool. You also learn that drinks are on the house for O'Malley's friends. Do you: A. Pay your respects to O'Malley and buy your own drinks B. Suddenly remember that time that you and O'Malley... 36. Parenting: Is it a piece of cake or hellacious nightmare of blind meanderings? 37. Love is like... 38. Man, now that we have a "quiz" with some decent questions, I can't wait to see the answers from: