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The young Marcel Proust was asked to fill out questionnaires at two social events: one when he was 13, another when he was 20. Proust did not invent this party game; he was simply the most extraordinary person to respond to them. At the birthday party of Antoinette Felix-Faure, the 13-year-old Marcel was asked to answer fifteen questions in the birthday book. Seven years after the first questionnaire, Proust was asked, at another social event, to fill out another; the questions are much the same, but the answers somewhat different, indicative of his traits at 20. In the back pages of Vanity Fair each month, readers can find The Proust Questionnaire, a closely related set of questions posed to famous subjects about their lives, thoughts, values and experience. This Web site offers you the opportunity to answer the same questions Proust answered and to make your answers known to the world (they will be posted on this Web site).
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Ali (37) composure Alicein1derland (27) Intellect, understanding and style. Alin (23) That they love me Allison (33) Their interestingness, their ability to be stimulating Allison (20) Loyalty Amanda the feeling of being included Amelia (13) loyalty. Ana (21) Wit and trust. Andrew (22) loyalty Angela (21) Fidelity Ângela (24) Honesty, knowing when to talk, and knowing when to order a round of Gin & Tonics Anjel (28) originality Ankassandra (15) happiness Anke! (17) the fact that they are my friends Anna Kalimar (18) a desire to be around me :) Anne Louise Sheldon (34) Closeness. Anthony (23) Sense of Humor Anthony (24) devotion Anya (22) Their humor and their understanding Anzi (27) Empathy, brute honesty, grace Aoife Walsh Humour Apos Their patience - mostly to listen to me and to try understand my ideas April (20) Being there when needed Aranneaa (19) Honesty. Ash (23) Honesty, knowledge, humor, and beauty Ashley Brazil (17) Inquisitiveness. Ashley Meller (26) Their ability to tolerate my idiosyncrasies without judgement Ashwin Murali (21) easy going compassion Astrid Honesty and openess. Azat Souren Oganesian (27) Trustworthiness Bailey (19) their presence when in crisis Batgirl (23) sincerity Beatriz (13) Intelligence and an ability to love. Becca (16) Simplicity when time elicits, the capacity to simply have fun without making too much of anything. Ben Faithfulness Beth Ellis (15) Kindness Blademan (60) A return of loyalty Blood (15) Trustworthyness, caring and sharing Bluebird (27) Money Bluto (29) They are willing to talk to me. Bob (22) listening Bonky (26) the ability to make me feel better Bonnie (15) loyalty Boo (36) Kindness Brad (17) Telling it like it is, a willingness to listen. Brian A. Henegar (26) Forgiveness and understanding for when I am not at my best Brian (22) trust, kindness, and desire to remain in contact Brutus (20) Being there no matter what. Brynn (39) loyalty, Bryon Springer (25) Honesty & Integrity Buddy (34) nonjudgmental BusyMinds Beauty C face. (22) Wit C The ability to listen and to allow themselves to be heard. Candice (23) Diversity Candy Their concern. Carlo (26) Honesty and humor Carlos A. (24) Texting me back. Seriously. Carly (19) a love of life Carol Lacoss (62) The ability to express themselves honestly. Caroline (38) An honest heart and a good sense of humor Caroline (25) Their love and caring: but I'm vain of course, so all my friends are beautiful looking and hollow. Cassie (16) Honesty Cat (36) Openness and Honesty Cat (24) honesty, discretion, empathy Catalina (44) An ability to attract me physically and mentally. Preferably at the same time. Catherine Jean truthfulness Cestmoi Rational Thought Charles L Davis Jr (51) Unconditional loyalty Charlotte (18) The warmth they bring - like your home Chary Silva (22) Humour, generousity and loyalty Cherub (30) level-headed - true to themselves - honesty - Chinita (34) Loyalty Chiu Jing Hua (17) Trust, laughter Chocolate Bunny (32) Honesty and acceptance. Chris (16) Truth. To me and to themselves. Christina Kronberg (23) Honesty and loyalty Christobel (17) Ability to be abused and still recognize the value in remaining friends. Christopher Blaum (37) Honesty and humility--provided they possess physical charm making them worth having Christopher James Stagg (16) Truth, morality. Christopher (24) Their ability to pick me up when I am down, or to indulge me in my momentary fancies. Cissa Fireheart (32) Compassion. Cla (22) honesty and also sweetness and sense of humor. Clara (20) A willingness to explore the depths of a friendship, and not just lurk above on the surface Cody Gould (17) compassion Cookie Good listeners and support systems Core (25) That they could give a shit about me! Craig Suga Biles (22) Understanding. Crystal (17) Honesty, openess, humour, compassion, etc Crystal (32) Feeling connected Cyan Imsomething (28) someone who i enjoy being arounfemale- doesn't try to back-stab me or talk behind my back, male- is able to be my friend and love me without constantly trying to sleep with me D Understanding of my faults D.X (22) Their loyalty Dachary (23) Laughter, similar interests Daisy (27) Loyalty Damien TC (36) Their diversity Dan (29) Honesty Dan initiative and dependability Dan (20) Wit Danae (17) Truth and acceptance of my truths. Dani (31) fun Dani (19) conversation skills and understanding Daniella (27) Honesty, Davey (18) Tenderness arising from compassion. David K (46) Confidence David Timme (19) Honesty/Loyalty/Creativity David (19) Love and honesty humor Deb (37) Loyalty. Debby Creech-West (43) loyalty Dee (24) understanding, loyalty Dee (19) warmth Delia Webster (80) Loyalty and honesty Densio (25) understanding, respect, compassion, depth Dev Tucker (17) Honesty and trustworthyness; something rather rare to find in someone today.... Devon (18) Honesty, friends that keep me accountable. Wisdom. Women of God. Diana Thomas - English Thursday 6pm (38) Loyalty, understanding of who I really am Diana (20) Honesty & kindness Diane (53) Non-Judgmental, Accepting, and Much like myself. Diona (19) Honesty Dolores Nabokov (26) Loyalty Dominic (17) Companionship Dominick Miller (19) loyalty Dori (23) Trustworthiness, reliablity and a sense of humour Doug Lambert (65) Loyalty and , of course, their friendship. Doug (30) loyality Drea (28) their flaws Drella (26) Honestly, true friends are in the mind and not to be sought out in the very thing or things that act naturally unfriendly by their own rule of nature and the earth's tendencies E.A. Latham (25) Loyalty and honesty, as well as support E.Jay (21) confidence, frank opinions, a pretty face helps EJ (29) Understanding Eden (19) Loyalty Edmond Dantes (26) companionship Eduardo (19) Loyalty with honesty Elena Another touchy, because I value so much and they're indescribable because they are out of this world. I love the sound of their laughter. I love to look at them because they're beautiful. Life wouldn't be worth living if I didn't have Thea, Emma and Maria. Eleni Constantinou (20) loyalty Elissa (22) Loyalty, intelligence, a good sense of fun and tact. Elizabeth Intelligence wed with kindness Ellen (48) That they want to be my friend. Ellen love Elyse (20) Non-judgmental. Honest Ema (18) When/if they listen to me and understand me Emillia (16) humor, caring Emily Clark (25) The ability to freak out prostitutes and kill squares Emily Harford Barrett Being able to be the me I want to be around them. Emma McKinney feeling for an honest , creative play. Endimion Freedom of expression, sincerity and serenity, their willing to see me as I could be Eno A. Agolli (15) Passion for anything. People who are willing to spend late nights debating on topics as long as there is alcohol around. Enrique (21) Loyalty Eric C. Wolfe (28) Availability Erica Johnson (21) Trustworthy, generous and funny. Erin (27) Interest in others. Escapism (19) Honesty Et Cetera (22) humour Et (32) loyalty Euzinha_ds (20) Trustworthiness Eva (23) Putting up with me ness Evie (22) Humor, friendliness FAC (25) love Feysweetie (43) Boundaries... Nothing can be experienced without the space to experience it Finokio (38) Their presence. FlameHorse (28) Attention FlyinMonki (27) understanding and humor Francesca (29) genuineness and unspoilable delivery to friendship Francisca Bastos (17) loyalty GP (39) kindness Gail Flaherty genuine and have the ability to laugh with and be laughed at and no a pyscho tendancies please. Galareh (23) To be humble and caring. Genevieve (22) Kindness, love and positive aura Georgia (14) honesty, humour, acceptance and understanding Georgia (53) I like my friends to be loyal and show up when I need them. Gillian Martin (40) Honesty, reliability, understanding, similar tastes hopefully Gina (19) trustworthiness Ginger Thompson (50) loyalty. spontaneity. Giselle (18) Loyalty Godfrey (19) The laughter I recieve. Gus (18) patience, understanding Guy Van Driessche (44) Ellos mismos. H.Nakashima (21) Loyalty and honesty HHP (41) Loyalty Haley (19) free will and smarts HandeG. (13) the fact that they 'still' care Hari (21) good personality Hassan (21) Alcohol tolerance Hayzeus (23) Good, genuine listening. Heidi R. humor, loyalty Helen Mattison Wyatt (20) trustworthiness Hetal (22) Empathy, the ability to listen Hoelder1in (51) love, care I Beg (54) Complete understanding Ian (23) Loyalty Illinibeatle (44) Relief and Understanding: all I really want is to be seen as I am: a nude poem. Isaac (16) trust and honesty Isabelle (26) Honesty Isadora Duncan (32) Integrity- When they act true to themselves and not pretend to be my friends and act nice to me at first. Without integrity they would ditch me and only like me for answers to questions at school. Ivy (10) Humility, honesty, and humor. J.A. Lawrence Their Friendship. Loyalty. J.L. Odom (16) kindness and fearlessness to tell the truth JD (21) fidelity, honor, loyalty JLo (34) their ability to keep loving me JRM Tenderness Jack (14) Humor Jackie Humor. Jackson8471 (23) Availability JaclynM (19) Loyality, understanding, humor Jaclyn (22) Loyalty, honesty, and trustworthiness. Jacqueline Garrett (38) Dependable Jamie (25) loyalty and reliability Jan open arms and listening ear Janae (17) Their intellect. Jared Oswald (19) Honesty Jay West (27) Trust Jenn (35) A spirit of adventure and love of humor Jenni Webb Reynolds (29) Understanding, humor Jennifer C-K (35) understanding JennyLynn (23) Judge nothing Jeremy (17) Tenderness Jessica (18) Understanding Jeux Humor Jo (41) Honesty. Willingness to have fun. Jo (16) Honesty Jo (21) mateship Joel (17) Compassion and honesty John Porter loyalty John (28) honesty, wisdom, curiosity Johnny (21) Loyalty Jordan (19) loyalty Jorelle (18) 領導力 Joseph Cheng (28) Their loyalty and attitude Josephine A (19) Wow. Tenderness - provided they possess a physical charm which makes their tenderness worth having. Perfect. Joshua Levi (21) Their being there when it counts, their words, their love Ju (28) Their presence Jubin (21) Loyalty and understanding Judyka (64) Tenderhearted candor; palpable endearment Jules (19) honesty Juliette (25) Friends? There are no friends, they come and go, as you do, you will never value anything from them. June (23) The ability to communicate and entertain one another's opinions. Justin Rasile (23) Intelligence. KG (38) Loyalty, intelligence KKC (26) loyalty, love, humor K (21) loyalness Kaleena (23) empathy and dependability Kameke what friends? Kamila (18) their ability to love Kandi (26) Honesty Karen (22) Mutual understanding and feeling Kasper (19) Their smiles. Kate McJ (31) Honesty Kate (23) Stability. Them knowing when they're needed and being there. Katerina (22) That they are there if we need each other, no matter what Katharina (32) Connection. Katherine (18) Openess and honesty. Kathy (18) Honesty and a sense of humour Katie (20) Honesty Katy (16) the ability to make me laugh Kayla Marie (17) Trustworthy and kind. Kendyl (20) compassion - kindness Kenn (47) Humor, honesty and intelligence. Kennedy (18) Their loyalty. Kiara M. (15) honesty Kid Jasper The ablility to be there even if a lot of time has passed Kika honesty Kim (37) Loyality. Kimberly (23) Helpfulness, Forgiveness, Respect to my private life Kitty (21) Loyalty and respect Koinekid (28) honesty and support Kreuzz honesty and Kristie (22) Honesty Krum Kirov (16) Courage and complete honesty Kt (15) Joyfulness, sensitivity, understanding, sincerity Kyrie (18) Abilities, intelligences, or characteristics that I can learn from. L. Kadey (18) Empathy and caring. L.E.Murphy (17) Friendship LAND (22) Depth and hilarity LB Perkins (42) Honesty, loyalty, and a sense of humor. LVG Trust, loyalty, support Laura (20) Loyalty, long-termedness, humor, intelligence Laura (24) humor Lauren (28) trust caring Lauren (14) Their kindness, gentleness, and joy that they bring with them at all times. Leah (16) The ability to love for who you are Leeham Loyalty above all else. Humor and comfort. Leena (16) loyalty Legacy Lee (31) Humor and loyalty. Leigh Lagamayo (27) silence together; a perception of the depth of their love as deep as my inability to see why Lem (24) Loyalty, trustworthiness LeonidasStokely some are like family LexieBee (17) interesting ideas LiamP (25) sharing their POVs, sense of humor Lily (16) humor and understanding Linda (23) Loyalty Lint (17) honesty, kindness Lisa Character and fidelity. Liz (28) Acceptance. LodRose (32) Honesty Lolita Hazed (18) A lot of things, as long as they are nice people. Loui Edgington (12) Their humor and friendship Louis (19) humour and trust Louisalokyee (15) loyalty Louise (17) loyalty Lu (24) loyalty Luc (27) Honesty, loyalty and perhaps a little understanding Lucy (34) Loyalty, trust and empathy Luísa (21) The small details. Luísa (22) honesty, loyality Lydia (50) Kindness and genuine concern. Lyndsey (19) To be there when you need them M@ (31) Compassion and the ability to understand and not judge one's life choices MJ (22) understanding MM (34) Honest support MP3 (22) Honesty or at least the ability to tell beautiful and interesting lies. MPaylor (21) Honesty Machiavelli_Mx (38) Loyalty, kindness, humor Maggie (24) Intelligence Malibu (31) That they comfort simply by their presence. Maltet that they appreciate the simple pleasures of beauty of the world Mandar (27) Never had any. Manu (22) Acceptance MaraMichelle their understanding and their loyalty Marc_Meyer Loyalty Margot Loyalty Mari (30) Honesty, integrity, and their individual interests which bring variety into my life. Maria Patenaude (29) Honesty Maria (45) wit, humor, intelligence Mariana (16) humor and trustworthiness Mark D Anderson (23) Generosity Mark (16) their love for me Martyshka (31) acceptance without judgement; forgiveness, loyalty MaryFred (24) Loyalty and empathy Matt (30) loyalty, open-mindedness, fun-loving Matthieu (21) Understanding and Loyalty Meaghan someone who listens and isn't fake. Meebo chemistry and loyalty Megan (25) The ability to show love and criticism. Depth and breadth of character. Mel Sundquist (20) Honesty. Mel (16) Sympathy Mel (20) Those who are caring. Melinda (18) honesty. Melissa Farr (25) Sincerity, honesty Melissa (23) honesty, confidence in me and themselves, encouraging and inspiring Meredith honesty Mersiha (20) Unconditional love and acceptance. Michael (40) patience Michelle (30) Loyalty. Mick (28) humour Mignonne (53) loyalty, honesty, charm. Mike (33) treating me with respect Mike (14) Trust Mimi (53) Respect Mimi (31) Belief in my intelligence. Minerva Black (30) availability Miriam Liggett (48) Loyalty. Mitela (22) loyalty Molly (19) Loyalty Molly (18) those who give me space when i want space and comfort when i seek comfort Mooke (16) A sense of easiness and generosity Morgana loyalty Mr. Mandarin (41) Not giving up. Mychel Shannon (18) Honesty, intelligence, compassion Nancy (78) the sweet heart and the ways they help me recover when i need them Nathalie (20) attention and honesty Neller (35) Their spiritual charity. Nels (31) Loyalty and good advice. Newlin (25) Understanding Ngoc Trusting them, and having them trust me. Strong bonds Nia (15) honesty Nic (27) Attractiveness, a good sense of style, intelligence Nick Schiff (16) Honesty Nikki (35) Loyalty and humor Nina (21) respect for me, for themself, and for others. Nirmal Singh (99) Non-judgmentality Nuance (26) Loyalty or Devotion. ORK (22) loyalty Oliver loyalty PUNK PAINTER (37) Caring and loyality Paggy (33) their honesty, sense of humor and to have them near when you need them most Pamcake (28) The fact that they will stand by me. Panic (18) honesty Paula (54) Loyalty Pedro Albernaz (20) Unconditional loyalty, or rather a response as such when it is offered to them Peregrine Tolerance Pessoa non Grata Permanence Peter Heron (57) Honesty Peter Joseph Tamber Maxima Gaffney respect and honesty Petree (22) tenderness Phil (44) humour Pingbluto Loyalty. Pleiadian7 (59) their attention, I chose them for their excellent qualities, and if I can hold thir attention I feel accomplished. This is my most egotistical thought. Pope (31) innocence Prismatic (74) humor Quimper (LV) Generosity R. W. (26) A certain spontaneity and strength of will that I lack Rachel (21) Intelligence and honesty. Good hygiene is helpful as well. Raven (30) The ability to marvel in ideas larger than here and now. Ray of Mars (36) understanding Rebekah (29) Loyalty as there is nothing worse than an friend who lacks loyalty Ree (21) Understanding, intelligence Reed Braden (19) Loyalty and privacy Remi (28) thier comradery Renath Royalty, the ability to make me love them Renos (24) loyalty. having fun. Rini Trustworthiness. Rinilia (17) Companionship; I've never had them before, and I'd really like to have the friends I make those I want to be around. Riyu (17) Their Admiration Robert Tatler (18) loyalty Robo (56) Loyalty, trust, understanding, patience, open-mindedness, being there no matter what. Rochelle (40) trust Rodica (32) honesty and loyalty Romina (16) Happiness. Rosalie Grace (16) Sincerity Rox (17) Honesty Ruska (33) niceness and trustworthyness Ruskin Clay (17) electrical current Ruskin Clay (17) Loyalty. Ryan Brun (23) Hardiness. The willingness to acknownledge suffering. Ryan (18) Sensitivity, thoughtfulness. S.P. (20) unconditional love STUPID IDIOT (0) Loyalty S (20) Integrity Saaid them SamSam (33) Genuine affection, intelligence, honesty Samantha (17) easy going nature Sara C aka Snacks aka Sarbs (26) Charm, or something in each friend that sets them apart from others. Fun, trust, and an ability to invite me to experiences unique opportunities Sarah Taylor Vernarecci (19) their friendship duhh! Sarah Taylor Vernarecci (19) The same qualities I work to nurture in myself Sarah (23) Honesty, truly being oneself Sarah (23) Loyalty Sarah (38) Loyalty Sasha Sutton (22) Loyalty Scooter (29) Understanding. Support. Intelligence. Honesty. Courage. Screaming Bastard Child of the Apocalyps (23) whatever it is in our minds or hearts that made us find each other :) Sedona (16) Loyalty and respect -- in spirte of the decisions I make that they believe is not in my best interest SeraphimeRising (31) Honesty. Sexismandthecity (28) Their presence. 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Steve Shives (29) Loyalty Susie (20) they are always there and they hear me out Suzy (19) That they will tell me what I don't want to hear if it is the truth. Sydchez Loyalty, charm, light-heartedness, intelligence T. Christopher Cox (43) frank expression and selflessness T (19) Their trust in me. Terra (22) Humor Terry (41) that we understand each other and agree on the big points, the ones that matter TerryG (49) their shoulders and their sbsequant availability to lean on them Tess Calopedos (17) honesty Tess Fiennes (40) Optimism. Negativity is poison. The Essential Man (26) The ability to get me out of my shell and accept me for who I am The Josh Rollins (21) Kindness, generosity, helpfulness, good-naturedness, cheerfulness The Mouse Avenger (20) Companionship The Roomba Mifi (28) Loyalty Theresa (22) Their ability to provide "Comp" tickets. Thomzagod (39) Submissiveness. Thrakish (18) unquestioning acceptance Tim Proser (17) their love Tinkoo (24) That they understand me. Todd understanding Tofu (19) A certain patience that takes a hard upbringing to develop Tom G (19) Distance Tommy (19) A phone call, a cup of coffee, Tony (48) Compassion, sense of fun Trisha (17) confidence, truth, laughter Trisha (29) Being real without pretension. Turtle Heart Loyalty, kindness, their love for me. Valentina (17) A sense of humor, loyalty Veronica (20) loyalty Victoria (37) That they accept me and understand the things I say. Vijay Pierce (23) Loyalty. Village Of Brooklin (45) Intelligence, willpower, individuality Vincent (19) their absence Vivianne Liliaceae Aspho Vilth Loyalty Waleed (32) Care. Walter (19) Loyalty Wendy (34) Empathy. Guts. Wormsie (24) Their brutal honesty. XYZ (17) loving kindness and patience. Xan Etienne special and indipendent Xialing Gan (27) emotional connection Zee (21) loyalty Zizzle (25) Empathy Zozobra (17) trustworthiness - generosity - consideration