And we're back with Michael

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Alright, it's Randy's lostncove turn to interview me...

1. What breakfast cereal should they bring back?

Well, it's not really gone, but Sugar Smacks. Not Honey Smacks, and not just Smacks, real, honest to goodness SUGAR Smacks and they were intended to be made by the creator.

I guess Quake cereal, of Quisp and Quake cereal fame comes to mind.

2. What makes you nervous these days?

Making a fool of myself. I really get upset if I don't feel I made a good impression. Something in me just feels I have to work really hard at it, and I get upset if people don't seem to like me right off. Since i've been meeting so many new people lately, this one's been getting a workout. I just have this need right now to be liked...the comfort factor I guess. I won't open up to people if I don't feel comfortable around them, so i feel I have to start strong so I won't feel stupid or distant later. Nervousness.

Of course if I overpower someone on the first meeting, then I've blown it, haven't I? I guess this is why I tend to stick with a group of people I know, so I don't have to go through the initial getting-to-know-you phase again.

3. What person on your friends list should I add to mine (who isn't already on it, obviously) and why?

Wow, there's a few, but i guess the one I'd pick is dakoopst. Stephen is just a really nice guy, a teacher(of math - ugh), which fascinates me and his posts seem to really come from the heart. I identify with him a lot, even if I don't reply to his posts much. I'm excited that i'll get to meet him this October.

There's many more, but that's one that stood out. For a kindred spirit in theater, you should add scotbear to your list.

4. You discover a bonus $5000 in your checking account. You decide you are going to spend it frivolously ie not on bills, debts, etc. How do you?

I can't pay the bills, huh? Well, I'd probably use it as a down payment on a house. I've been wanting to buy a place of my own, but the down payment is something that has been out of my reach. Otherwise, I guess I would travel to the British Isles. I've always wanted to go to Scotland and London.

5. What's the naughtiest thing you've done in the past month?

Heh. Well, a few weeks ago (but still within the month) I was involved in a threesome in a very bad hotel at a bear run. (Yes, a real threesome, Randy)

No, that's not the shocking part of it, and yes, one of the other two people is on LJ and reading this. The naughty thing is that we left the curtain open and we got our share of admirers. I think I was more embarrassed than turned on by the show, but I let it go after a bit. If I looked up at the window, all of our admirers would scatter away from the window

The fun part was finding out later that one of our admirers is also on LJ. Wow! That's a real leap for the clueless newby. What a first impression.

And we're out...if anyone would like to be interviewed by me, just leave it in a comment, I'll be happy to get some questions going after work!

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Alright David, let's see what we can do here...

1. You teach at a university, when many young people are coming to grips with independence and new feelings. I also know that Theater departments can be like families. Have you ever mentored students as the work to come to grips with their new lives? More than just the academics, of course.

2. You're working on a study of Native American dress, as a guide to costuming. There's contact with various tribes and historians you've had to make as a part of your research. What's the biggest surprise you've found from the experience?

3. You seem to have been to several of the bear runs across the country. What's the attraction for you?

4. Have you ever worked for a non-collegiate theater? Would you consider returning to "professional" theater?

5. What's the biggest costuming and or make-up challenge you've had to date?