A Stunning Interview With Melissa G!

[Sunstone]

Today, we are going to conduct a stunning interview with Melissa G. An interview in which we intrepidly plummet the very depths of her soul to discover many extraordinary facts about her life, her loves, her intellectual pursuits, and her inexplicable passion for carving kumquats. Without further introduction, then, let's get right to the heart of the matter:

Melissa, are you still bitter about not having a pet salamander you could call your own while growing up? And if not, what tips can you give our readers on how to overcome lingering bitterness at life's most serious setbacks?

How and when did you discover your love of history?

Who was the most influential person in your life, and what kind of influence have they had on you?

Why have you yet to register to vote in the upcoming American presidential election?

Do you think that's actually a good excuse, or are you, as many suspect, just a political wallflower when it comes to the politics of foreign nations?

Is it a good idea for Britain to have the bomb?

Beer or wine?

There's an old expression. What are your most heartfelt feelings about that expression?

Was it right of Tony Blair to take the UK to war in Iraq?

Do you speak or read any languages besides English?

What part of England are you, as they say in the isles, "from"?

How would you describe your personal style in dress and household appliances?

What does your closest friend like most about you?

What three facts about France are you most adamant to impress upon your fellow guests at dinner parties?

Are you more of a head person or a heart person?

What is your greatest passion in life and why isn't it tax reform?

What aspect of your current job do you like best besides that hot young man in the cubicle whom you've never had the nerve to surrender yourself to?

Are willfully ignorant people in any sense stupid? If so, in what sense would that be?

What article of clothing am I presently wearing that most reminds you of Brad Pitt?

Are we responsible for making our own entertainment in this life, or do others have that responsibility for us?

Your views on plate tectonics?

Suppose for a moment you believed in God. What color would your belief be?

How well do you handle a run of the mill crisis?

Which three RFers would be the funnest of the bunch to go clubbing with?

Who is the best listener you know, and what makes them such a good listener?

Did you have any moments while growing up that you didn't realize you were attractive, and if so, what produced those feelings in you besides that one time when your most cherished kumquat carving failed to earn a compliment from the Queen?

 

[Melissa G]

Not really, we had Springer spaniels, hamsters and a goldfish. So I don't miss not having a salamander. Difficult one, life's lingering difficulties, by the very nature of them lingering, means they are constantly with us. My only way is to distract myself, by engaging in other activites. A kind of respite therapy.

As a child, my father taught me to enjoy and study history. It comes down his influence. My dad is still the intellectual.

My father, who encouraged my reading and love of books from an early age. Back in the day, I was visted by Child Psychologists impressed by my early reading skills. I've slowed down somewhat since then.

I have no idea about the American register of voters, but here, you have to prove your eligibilty to vote, so we have to register.

Wallflower ? I have my views on foreign affairs. As to anybody being influenced by them, unlikely.

Yes, I think we need a nuclear deterrent. As far as I'm aware, it kept the Russians in check during the Stalin era.

Both. If i drink beer, it has to be German, Holsten pils is my favourite. I prefer Red to White wine.

I don't care much for cliches !

Tony Blair was wrong in as much as we were mislead over WMD. Saddam needed to go though. I don't believe though, that Iraq can sustain a democracy once we pull out.

A little German, a smattering of Italian. I don't think my brain is wired well enough to be fluent in a foreign langauge.

The North of England, or rather the North East as it's referred to here.

Dress, casual, smart informal. Appliances, as long as their functional, don't take up too much room, that's ok with me.

My eyes

I'm not keen to impress anything much about France, but if I was, it would be Literature, Style and the Climate ( South).

One and same surely. The heart, by that I take it you mean emotions ? are seated in the brain's limbic System. When emotions run high, the head ( logical brain) is often overwhelmed by the emotional. So, yes, I'm an emotional person.

Music. Tax reform, is there anybody who can make the Gov tax us less ? the only reforms here usually mean more tax.

Going home. I loathe my current job. And I certainly don't fancy any of the guys lol.

Can you be willfully ignorant, perhaps ignorance is just that, uninformed. Education might help, if their IQ isn't at to low a level.

I have no idea, but I'd guess jeans and a tee-shirt lol

Yes, and Yes. We need social interactions to remain biologically healthy, and on the other hand, we need time alone to do certain activities. Finding an equilibrium is key I think.

Plate Tectonics, is quite an interesting topic within geology and earth sciences. I enjoy an occasional dip into the subject.

My colour would be dark, very dark.

A crisis is a crisis, not sure what a run of the mill crisis is. You can only respond to a crisis by addressing it within whatever context it arises in. My thinking is not to run away from it, but face up to things.

Wow, well I have absolutely no idea, but I think Bathsheba and Autodidact would be fun.

My Dad, absoluetly no doubt, he's always there for me.

No, I've always been told as far back as I can recall that I was destined to grow up be to attractive.
I'm sure her Majesty has not the slightest idea I existed. I do remember being bitterly disappointed in not getting the role of Titannia in a Midsummers night's dream at Sixth form.Hmmmm !!!

 

[Sunstone]

This is the second part of our trenchant, in depth interview with Melissa.

Melissa, what are your two favorite academic topics besides history -- and what interests you most about each?

What sort of things do you find most humorous or amusing?

In what area of life are you most creative?

What would you say are your three greatest strengths as a person?

You mentioned you don't especially care for your job -- are you considering a change of careers?

Please describe the importance of the outdoors and nature to you.

Where would you go on holiday if you could go anywhere? What would you do there? Who would you take along with you?

Is there anything about life that still amazes you? If so, what is it?

Do you read books start to finish, or do you skip around?

Do you have any tattoos or body piercings? If so, please describe them.

What will you be doing five years from now?

What are your favorite forms of recreation? What do you like best about them?

Are there any animals that you don't like? If so, what don't you like about them?

What aspect of human evolution do you find most intriguing?

Your profile describes you as a socialist. What is it about socialism that you find most attractive?

What are five of your favorite songs?

And you three favorite groups?

Which instruments do you play?

How would you characterize your singing voice?

Have there been any turning points in your life? If so, would you describe one of them?

 

[Melissa G]

This is the second part of our trenchant, in depth interview with Melissa.

Melissa, what are your two favorite academic topics besides history -- and what interests you most about each?

Science and Psychology. Science because it is all we have that is verifiable by actual results. And Psychology/Neuroscience, because everything that happens, and is said, is written is the product of the human brain

What sort of things do you find most humorous or amusing?

Well, Psychics, Mediums, and any manner of charlatans, always good for a laugh. Politicians sometimes, if only for the sheer guff they spout lol.

In what area of life are you most creative?

Writing, I have several erotic short stories already written and a novel underway. Sex inspires my creative vent. Mostly it's girl to girl eroticism.

What would you say are your three greatest strengths as a person?

Well, never given this any thought before; however as I'm pushed lol, I enjoy good conversation, I lcan isten as well as talk. I don't think I'm boring. I'm loyal to my friends.

You mentioned you don't especially care for your job -- are you considering a change of careers?

Yes, of course. I'm looking all the time, only it isn't as easy as you might imagine to find a new career. So far I've met with nothing but rejections.

Please describe the importance of the outdoors and nature to you

Being outdoors is very important, I don't think that spending too much time in is healthy at all. Just to get out, stretch the legs, meet people is psychologically good. I used to walk endless miles in the country side when I was younger. My dad was a keen walker. So I've always had an appreciation of nature. I like the seasons, the variety of scenery and light. I still love the washed out blues of a cloudless Autumn day, the smell of fallen leaves and the colours. We wandered many happy miles with the dogs along the banks of the river Tees.

Where would you go on holiday if you could go anywhere? What would you do there? Who would you take along with you?

Anywhere, hmmm I think I'd like to see California, the Pacific Coastline looks good to me. Maybe I'd try surfing, Yes, definately I'd try surfing. I'd take any of my girl friends, but especially Alexandra Kirsten.

Is there anything about life that still amazes you? If so, what is it?

The utter stupidity and credulity of humans to act out and believe the most imbecile things, there's no end to this...

Do you read books start to finish, or do you skip around?

Both in fact. I've started at the end, the middle, and even the beginning. I always skip before setteling down to read purposely.

Do you have any tattoos or body piercings? If so, please describe them.

No tattoos, but I'm considering an eye of horus on my left arm. Just my ears are pierced, I have no interest in bits of metal hanging off my skin.

What will you be doing five years from now?

I nearly said God knows. Really I have no idea. I hope though to be earning alot of money, and enjoy the freedom money brings. Perhaps I'll be living somewhere else, I hope so at least

What are your favorite forms of recreation? What do you like best about them?

Listening to music, which always soothes me, and makes me feel better about life. Laying in the bath, can do this until my skin crinkles, and smoking. I exercise every other night, a mixture of weights and yoga. I have even been known to go to a gym occasionally. I enjoy execise, not just to stay in shape but also to burn off stress chemicals.

Are there any animals that you don't like? If so, what don't you like about them?

Crocodiles, I mean I wouldn't fancy being a snack for one. I don't like things like fleas, lice and ticks, urrrgh makes my skin creep.

What aspect of human evolution do you find most intriguing?

The leap forward from hunter gatherer society to settled communitys. I see this as the beginning of the world's troubles. Ownership, bad news for all, and it fuelled the population explosion,

Your profile describes you as a socialist. What is it about socialism that you find most
attractive?

Supporting those members of society fallen on hard times, ie Social Care. Free health care is also a benchmark of a truly socialist society. And Caring for the Old.

What are five of your favorite songs?

Heavens, so many.

Is there anybody out there: The Bassheads
Blue Monday: New Order
Adagio for Strings: Tiesto
The Power of One: DT8 Project
La Luna: Sarah Brightman


And you three favorite groups?

Apart from dance. They would be:

The Killers
Manic Street Preachers
Fleetwood Mac

Which instruments do you play?

lol, None. I tried the violin at school, was hapless haha. I have a yen to buy a Gibson Les Paul. I don't know why, I can't play a note on one !

How would you characterize your singing voice?

Best left to bathtimes

Have there been any turning points in your life? If so, would you describe one of them?

Not believing in Christianity any longer. The first time I kissed another girl, I remember how good that felt, her soft her lips were, umm better stop now lol

Melissa

 

[Sunstone]

Thank you, Melissa, for an excellent interview! Anyone who wants to ask any further questions or to express any concerns, please use the comments thread for this interview.