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Davy Rothbart

Davy Rothbart is the author of the national bestseller Found, and creator of the magazine of the same name. A contributor to public radio's This American Life, he is also the author of the story collection The Lone Surfer of Montana, Kansas. He lives... Read full bio

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Q. If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you choose to be?
A. where the wild things are.
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Davy Rothbart: A Self Portrait
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Revealing Questions
Q. How would you describe perfect happiness?
A. The Pistons, The Detroit Tigers, and The Lions ALL winning a championship in the same year!
Q. What’s your greatest fear?
A. My ankle will never heal! :(
Q. If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you choose to be?
A. where the wild things are.
Q. With whom in history do you most identify?
A. George Washington Carver
Q. Which living person do you most admire?
A. My grandmothers- Mimi & Bobbie
Q. What are your most overused words or phrases?
A. Fresh on wax!
Q. What do you regret most?
A. Falling off a ladder last spring :(
Q. If you could acquire any talent, what would it be?
A. Surfing!
Q. What is your greatest achievement?
A. That would be.. beating Mike Kozura in a game of HORSE on Tuesday night.
Q. What’s your greatest flaw?
A. Time management...
Q. What’s your best quality?
A. I never give up!
Q. If you could be any person or thing, who or what would it be?
A. a pelican.
Q. What trait is most noticeable about you?
A. my funky fresh style!
Q. Who is your favorite fictional hero?
A. Montgomery Brewster
Q. Who is your favorite fictional villain?
A. Ben Wade from the movie 3:10 to Yuma
Q. If you could meet any historical character, who would it be and what would you say to him or her?
A. "Hey Jack Kerouac! Get a haircut, hippie!"
Q. What is your biggest pet peeve?
A. pets don't have peeves, silly!
Q. What is your favorite occupation, when you’re not writing?
A. playing basketball
Q. What’s your fantasy profession?
A. bee keeper
Q. What 3 personal qualities are most important to you?
A. red, yellow, blue
Q. If you could eat only one thing for the rest of your days, what would it be?
A. LIFE cereal drowning in Old English
Q. What are your 5 favorite songs?
A. "Fast Statue" by Devon Sproule. "Only God knows why" by Kid Rock. "Baby Dee" by The Mondal Family- featured on the TRANS soundtrack- (an amazing movie by Julian Goldberger). "Blood to bled" by Rise Against. "Rewind the tape again" by The Poem Adept. "smooth wizardz" by Vcount Macula.