David Plotz: The FishbowlDC Interview
Say hello to Slate’s Washington Bureau Chief (and Bible-blogger) David Plotz.
How many suits do you own? Four, and a tuxedo!
What word do you routinely misspell? curious
Did you see Brokeback Mountain? No
Did you see The Da Vinci Code? No. But I read it, which was punishment enough
What’s the name of your cell phonbe ring? I have no idea. I can’t figure out how to change it, either.
What time did you get up this morning? 7:20, when my daughter climbed into our bed
When did you last cry and why? At the end of Phillip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy.
Which of the seven deadly sins are you? I can’t remember them, but I am pretty sure gluttony is on the list. Gluttony.
Beach, city or country? Country.
Would you say you’re cute? Pretty? Hot? Beautiful? I wouldn’t say.
What color is your bathroom? Bluish
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How many emails do you receive a day, roughly? 300
What’s your opinion of New York City? I love New York
What’s your favorite letter? No answer
What single person played hte biggest role / had the biggest influence on your journalism career? Jack Shafer
Have you ever downloaded a podcast? If so, which one? Yes. The Slate podcast, and the Ricky Gervais podcast.
Who’s your all-time favorite American Idol candidate? No answer
When’s the last time you volunteered? Where? A low blow. Last year at my kids’ school. But that hardly counts, does it?
Who is your favorite active journalist? I read every William Langewieshe (sp) story I see.
What did you have for breakfast? A fresca
What’s your favorite item of clothing? My ultimate fighting championship tshirt
What one toiletry item could you not live without? A toilet.
If you could have one superpower, which one would it be? 1960s UCLA Bruins
Better role model: GIJoe? Barbie? GI Joe
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