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[LionJess]

Out of curiousity, who would you most like to psycho analyse? This could include people off EC, people you know in real life, work with, famous people, anyone really. (You may inclue someone who is dead, the question after all is theoretical).

I know you can speak a few languages. Do you have one you prefer reading/writing/speaking in? Is the answer different for any one way of communicating?

Edit: Sarcastic Guy, I see Algernon as being a future Morrie of sorts, from "Tuesdays with Morrie" (Mitch Albom)

[HeyThereDelilah]

What's your favourite type of chocolate?

What's your favourite flavour of milkshake?

Fast food or salad?

Ribs or steak? (/Veggie)

[Algernon]

if you ask me, I can totally see Algernon be a literature lecturer in some college town.

I have considered that too. I already give reading lessons to illiterate adults from time to time, but giving a real 'literature class' would be great. Of course, only if the students are genuinely interested in literature.

Out of curiousity, who would you most like to psycho analyse? This could include people off EC, people you know in real life, work with, famous people, anyone really. (You may inclue someone who is dead, the question after all is theoretical).

Quite a few friends readily talk to me about their 'issues' and the others feel comfortable telling me things they don't tell their other friends. Add to this that I am naturally fascinated by the human mind and that I always try to interpret it and you'll understand that I always - even subconsciously - psychoanalyse everyone I know to some degree. I also have a tendency of asking people questions that they find random, unexpected or just plain strange. It's not something I do on purpose; only because I myself am suddenly confronted with that question. When they answer, I will have more information to analyse. It's a vicious circle in a way.

That said, there are a lot of people I would like to psychoanalyse. William Blake, Leonid Andreyev, Jose Luis Borges, Charles Baudelaire, Arthur Machen... As you can tell, they're all writers. I think writers of a certain calibre have the most fascinating minds of all men, especially those into less orthodox material. I couldn't really pick just one.

I know you can speak a few languages. Do you have one you prefer reading/writing/speaking in? Is the answer different for any one way of communicating?

English is my favourite language. It's exceptionally beautiful and profound. The fact that nobody uses it properly anymore saddens me and I don't think it's ever going to improve. The overabundance of complete fucking idiots writing/typing like lobotomised monkeys is probably the reason why nobody can enjoy good writing anymore, be it prose or poetry. If someone reads a good book - or even one masterfully crafted paragraph - I think he would hate it because he isn't used to it.

All languages I know have a distinct identity. English is the most malleable language with the possibility for crisp, sharp clarity yet also with the ability to properly describe the abstract in all its nuances. German is not much different from English, although it is aesthetically more pleasing despite its repetitiveness. French flows like a river and has a melancholy quality to it, but is too cloying to be 'romantic' as many would like to believe. Dutch is neutral, artificial, suited for business but not for poetry.

[Waylander]

How would you go about arguing that the concept of God is coherent even thought all the attributes which make up the concept of god are incoherent?

[Algernon]

How would you go about arguing that the concept of God is coherent even thought all the attributes which make up the concept of god are incoherent?

I wouldn't. 'Coherence' is inconsequential.

What's your favourite type of chocolate?

What's your favourite flavour of milkshake?

Fast food or salad?

Ribs or steak? (/Veggie)

Regular milk chocolate, salad and steak.

[Waylander]

I wouldn't. 'Coherence' is inconsequential.

...wanker.


Am I right to state that "You could claim that god in it's essence in a paradox thus the attributes being incoherent becomes irrelevent."

Well generally along the lines that God's essense is a paradox.

[LionJess]

Do you have any indulgences or routines that you treat yourself too every so often?

Do you prefer being alone, around close loved ones, or with a big group of people, and why?

[Waylander]

Did you get laid thursday?

[Algernon]

...wanker.


Am I right to state that "You could claim that god in it's essence in a paradox thus the attributes being incoherent becomes irrelevent."

Well generally along the lines that God's essense is a paradox.

You could, but it would be a nonsensical and immaterial statement.

Do you have any indulgences or routines that you treat yourself too every so often?

Cognac, books and music. I only drink a bottle of cognac in one months or sometimes even two or three, but when I buy a bottle, it's always exorbitantly expensive. I buy a lot of books and a lot of albums on CD and LP, usually via the Internet. I would spend €250 for a leatherbound first-edition (if I had the money, of course) without thinking twice. The same could be said about music albums.

Do you prefer being alone, around close loved ones, or with a big group of people, and why?

I prefer being alone. Only in solitude I feel I can be myself, free to peruse my thoughts, desires and emotions. Sometimes it feels like a chore to go to the pub or a movie with a couple of friends. I grumble at myself as I count down the time before I have to go pick them up, or before they pick me up. Once I'm at the pub or at the movies or whatever, I have a great time and I utterly enjoy myself. Afterwards I have no regrets that I went along. I expressed a wish to be a hermit on the Mongolian steppes many times and I always mean it. I think I could live comfortably and happily without ever encountering another human being again, but I have always enjoyed and will probably always enjoy interacting with my friends, joking and talking with them.

Did you get laid thursday?

A true gentleman doesn't discuss such matters.

But yes.

[HeyThereDelilah]

Favourite alcoholic drink?

Favourite sport or none?

Favourite piece of stationary?

[Hyena.]

Why, specifically, are you so enthralled and - to some extent - obssessed with Tom Waits?

Five people, from here, to start a new forum/collection. Why?

Encyclopedia Dramatica, or Something Awful?

What college subjects did you take, and what did you get?

You have a ticket for yourself plus one to any event, concert, play, movie, etc. Who would you take, and what would you see?

Is there one significant event in your past life you wish you could change?

Favourite meme?

[Algernon]

Favourite alcoholic drink?

Favourite sport or none?

Favourite piece of stationary?

Duvel. It's a strong, bitter Belgian beer.

I'm not really into sports anymore. I played several sports in the past, but I've mainly lost interest. I suppose the only sports I still follow with one blood-shot eye every once in a while is soccer.

Do you mean stationery? A pen, I guess. I always carry a pen and notebook with me. I have nine or ten notebooks, every one sequestered in a different jack, drawer, desk or wherever. Wallet and keys are optional when I go anywhere, a pen and notebook are not. If a pen doesn't count: stick-on notes. I use them way too much.

Why, specifically, are you so enthralled and - to some extent - obssessed with Tom Waits?

I am monomaniacally obsessed with Tom Waits because he's a musical God. He is the best lyricist in history (I consider him to be better even than Bob Dylan), has the unique voice to deliver them with precise emotion and his music itself is perfectly attuned to the lyrics and emotion. Also, of course, he has an engimatic, undyingly fascinating personality.

Five people, from here, to start a new forum/collection. Why?

1)Sentient: Good administrator, also very easy to talk to (at least I think it would be), and she’s funny and intelligent.

2)Finality: Same reason as Sentient, only replace ‘administrator’ with ‘moderator’.

3)Sarcastic Guy: All-around high-quality poster.

I truly have no idea for the other two. I don’t know anyone else well enough to think they’d be good posters.

Encyclopedia Dramatica, or Something Awful?

I have only opened Encyclopedia Dramatica once and I hated it. Juvenile bullshit. Something Awful is only slightly better, but I never really visit that site either. I’d go with Something Awful.

What college subjects did you take, and what did you get?

I am studying Psychology at Erfurt university with optional courses in Sociology and Theology. The only reason I didn’t take English Literature as well is because I would have no life whatsoever anymore if I did that.

You have a ticket for yourself plus one to any event, concert, play, movie, etc. Who would you take, and what would you see?

Tom Waits, obviously. All the rest is secondary. I would take my father with me. He’s not a big fan of Tom Waits, but he would appreciate the gesture.

Is there one significant event in your past life you wish you could change?

An event that was in my control? No. An event that is beyond my (or anyone else’s) control, certainly.

Favourite meme?

None.

[awildfaggotappears!]

I think this is the first Featured Member Topic I actually enjoyed reading. ;p


I'm sorry, but I've been dying to ask you. :L
What's your view on Nightwish, and even if you aren't really a fan, do you think they do what they do well?

If you do like Nightwish somewhat at least, would you prefer Tarja or Anette?

What's your favorite animal and why? Do you feel you have any spiritual connection with a certain species?

[Algernon]

What's your view on Nightwish, and even if you aren't really a fan, do you think they do what they do well?

If you do like Nightwish somewhat at least, would you prefer Tarja or Anette?

I have a couple of downloaded albums of them, and I even bought one of their albums years ago, Wishmaster. A friend told me to check them out and I saw a decently priced copy at the store so I picked it up. It's not bad, but not my kind of metal either. I could listen to it for an hour and not complain, but after that I need some good music. I haven't heard any of their latest albums so I can't say make a comparison between Tarja and Anette.

What's your favorite animal and why? Do you feel you have any spiritual connection with a certain species?

I don't really have a favourite kind of animal. Border Collies are my favourite kind of dog. I love hummingbirds and ensiferas (or sword-billed hummingbirds). Simple ants have always fascinated me as well for some reason. Golden eagles are just a thrill to look at, ... I don't have one favourite kind of animal. I also don't feel close or otherwise spiritually attached to any one creature.

[awildfaggotappears!]

I have a couple of downloaded albums of them, and I even bought one of their albums years ago, Wishmaster. A friend told me to check them out and I saw a decently priced copy at the store so I picked it up. It's not bad, but not my kind of metal either. I could listen to it for an hour and not complain, but after that I need some good music. I haven't heard any of their latest albums so I can't say make a comparison between Tarja and Anette.

Fair enough. At least you tried at it, I know many people who say they suck because of a few long musical intros in some songs. Either that or "Her voice is terrible."


When did you first start playing piano? First or favorite song you know how to play, or do you just write stuff yourself?

[Algernon]

When did you first start playing piano? First or favorite song you know how to play, or do you just write stuff yourself?

I started playing the piano when I was seven years old. My parents thought it would be a good activity for me and I loved it from the very beginning. The first tune I learned how to play from start to finish was Frère Jacques.

As with most things, I don't have one big favourite, but many favourites that temporarily transcend the others depending on my mood. Some of my favourites include: L'Alouette by Mily Balakirev and Mikhail Glinka, Goldberg Variations by Johann Sebastian Bach (the entire piece, it's probably my biggest achievement in life and the one I am most proud of), Hungarian Rhapsody Nr. 2 by Franz Liszt (ever since I saw the hilarious Tom & Jerry cartoon with it), Air by Johann Sebastian Bach, Op. 102, Nr. 4 by Felix Mendelssohn, Ballade Nr. 1 by Frédéric Chopin, Together We Will Live Forever by Clint Mansell (from the The Fountain soundtrack)... Too many to name.

I also enjoy playing 'modern' songs on the piano, like Meat Loaf's I Would Do Anything For Love, My Immortal by Evanescence (yeah, that's right), Nothing Else Matters by Metallica (if you play it slower, it's so much better than the original), We Came Along This Road by Nick Cave, various piano blues tunes and of course songs by Tom Waits and Neil Young.

[LionJess]

I know you write poetry. Do you have a favourite poem of your own, that you personally have written?

Describe your perfect house or living accomodation.

Would you rather live on the beach or in the jungle? Give reasons for your answer if you don't mind. 

[HeyThereDelilah]

You into drum n bass?

[Algernon]

You into drum n bass?

No.

I know you write poetry. Do you have a favourite poem of your own, that you personally have written?

At the risk of sounding insincerely modest, I am never satisfied with a poem I write. I usually finish a poem when I am overcome by a feeling of ‘Fuck it. This will do.’ Perhaps that thought is another way of telling myself I am satisfied, but I have rarely written a poem I consider to be complete, let alone worthy of being called excellent.

There are some poems that have more meaning to me than others, but that does not mean I think they are better. Most of them were written for someone specific, or for a very specific reason that unnerved me greatly at the time. For obvious reasons of intimacy, I have never posted and will never post any of these on this forum or any other forum. The majority is in German anyway so it would not be of much use to you.

Describe your perfect house or living accommodation.

Realistically speaking, it would be a alone-standing, small house away from busy streets and located in or near a place where nature still reigns.

Ideally speaking, it would be located several kilometres away from my nearest neighbour, in the middle of a mountainous forest and on top of a gently sloping hill. At the foot of the hill, a large, peaceful lake would lay and my house would be located on the eastern shore. There would be a gap in the distant mountains on the other side of the lake so I could see the sun set. It would be a wooden house with a porch running around. The porch would be covered so even when it rained, I could go sit on a rocking chair and stare at the trees and the water and the rain splattering on the fallen pine-needles and leaves.

The first floor would consist of a kitchen, a pantry, a small bathroom, a room to do my laundry and a living room, the height of which would run all the way to the ceiling of the two-storied house. It would be large enough to cover two or three walls with thick, ancient bookcases filled to the brim with all my books. There would be an open fireplace, of course, with two deep armchairs in front of it. All furniture would be antique and heavy; dark oak with slightly faded, intricate carvings. The second floor would have the main bathroom, a large bedroom and a smaller guestroom. A study room would lie against the western wall and would run all the way from the north to the south of the house. Most of the western wall would be one big window. The floor is carpeted with thick, maroon rugs. A grand piano would stand here, as well as several busts of people who never fail to inspire me. An old but sturdy escritoire would stand against the wall away from the piano. In one other corner I would have a pile of rugs, large sitting pillows and a cross of low couch and beanbag, the name of which escapes me at the moment. It would be a room to study, compose, think, write, play music etc.

I might have a dog, a Border Collie, for companionship but I’m not too certain.

Am I pathetic for taking the time to think of all this and then write it down? I myself think not.

Would you rather live on the beach or in the jungle? Give reasons for your answer if you don't mind.

The jungle. The beach would have a nice view, but sooner or later you would get bored by the endless water. The jungle has an unending variety of fauna and flora, even if there are a lot of dangerous creatures there. You would get used to the nuisances and enjoy the ever-changing beauty that the jungle offers.

[The Shining]

Would you allow me to design your perfect house? I know I said city-planner, not architect, but I have been wanting to be an architect for a long time before I switched to city-planning.