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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).
To be respected for who I am 808s Writing A real phony (27) Being loved ACH (23) To wake each morning healthy, strong and inspired. AROG to have enough money to provide any comfort or convenience that I want Aaron (32) To be assured that all is as it should be. AbbySF Wealth, power, loving family Adam Seline (30) A quite house with lots of books and music Adam (22) to be happy with myself Adam (25) Health, wealth, and lots of it Adrian Martyn (34) being at peace with myself, being surrounded by the ones who always make me laugh, always having good music in reach Adriana (16) to surround yourself with your great love, to be at peace with oneself Adriana (16) Love, Laughter and simple joys like long baths Ady (22) to eat, love, be loved, be close to people I love, enjoy life, sex, art, music, books, to cook, to travel... Agustina (27) Being with everyone I love, doing what I love doing Ai (21) To love; to be loved; to give and receive pleasure Albertine (29) To have enough for me and some left over to share. Aldonza77 (47) To see my ambitions and goals being achieved Alessandro Pian (30) living in a in a liberal area on the shore of a crystal clear lagoon/bay in Hawaii close to a big city, in a mansion with a handsome man who is my soulmate and with whom I have great sex; a small group of true best friends, adventurous trips Alex C. Living with Brian, seeing the world, writing for a living, with cheese and wine and good friends Alexandra (27) Being one with the earth. Knowing love, loving, laughing. Alexandra (19) Laughter so deep it makes my bones shake; accepting that I can't be perfect Alexis Johnson (19) To be with my boy-friend Ali (37) Dirt :) Alicein1derland (27) Love and creation. Alin (23) To have a strong sense of self-worth, good health, a means of creative expression, and plenty of novelty. To love someone who loves me. Alina A sunbeam on a sofa in the afternoon - with nothing like homework or housework looming on the horizon... Allison (33) Music, food, movies, literature, sex Allison (20) tolerance of other cultures, seeing the Divine in your surroundings Aly (17) TO be sourounded by love and happiness Amanda (23) To be surrounded by love Amanda when no one has to worry Amelia (13) planting, growing, loving, harvesting and then eating crops. Ana (21) To find my dream girl who would love me for me. With my tastes in humor and music. Andrew (22) To travel with my closest friends and little brothers and make friends with people around the world. Angela (21) to wake up and enjoy everything and everyone around you Angela (34) Being with my family, friends and find a true boyfriend Ângela (24) art Anick (99) to be loved, fit, energetic, intellectually stimulated, within easy reach of friends and family Anjel (28) to have a family who can love me and never leave me. Ankassandra (15) achieving one's dreams Anna Kalimar (18) a life with books and cats and chocolate and freshly baked bread Anne Louise Sheldon (34) Food, labor, love, and laughter. Anthony (23) To live well with food and friends Anthony (24) harmony with nature, love and kindness of all people Anya (22) Working in the sun with beautiful music playing around me Anzi (27) That's what we are waiting for Apos To live in tranquility, accompanied by a large library, a piano, a violin, a group of friends... and wi-fi April (20) I quote Chirstopher McCandless: "Happiness only real when shared Aranneaa (19) Being with friends and family. Ash (23) To always be surrounded by many forms of art, have an abundance of beautiful things, and know beautiful people Ashley Brazil (17) The warm, golden light of a summer sunset, and a lover with whom to share the view. Ashley Meller (26) To have knowledge at my beck and call. To be alone with the company of people I love close-by and sufficiently stocked in food, drink, cigarettes and entertainment. Ashwin Murali (21) to be with people and pets I love and have time to spend with them Astrid To love and to be loved, be at peace, Audreiana (20) Being content with ones life and having loving family and small circle of friends. Azat Souren Oganesian (27) To be free from want B (45) To have someone to love and for them to love me just as much. Bailey (19) Being happy with my body Batgirl (23) Love, peace and friendship Beatriz (13) Access to love -- a spouse, children, family. Becca (16) To have a happy family, good job and faithful friends Beth Ellis (15) Being with my wife viewing the high Rockies Blademan (60) People living together in harmony without so much silly fighting and disagreements. I suppose that's what I'm used to, given my childhood. Bliss Inthemorningdew (16) To have those dearest to me, and to be able to cast aside modern world complications with something as simple as a book Blood (15) To keep being surprised and intrigued and touched by the world and people Bluebird (27) Harmonic discourse with whoever pleases to talk Bluto (29) A sense of accomplishment. Bob (22) The no need for money Bonky (26) To reach all of my goals and find the love of my life Bonnie (15) My family, safe and secure Boo (36) I wouldn't begin to define it, as that might crumble it - definitions constrain some creativity Brad (17) Love Brent (16) a Double Bacon Cheeseburger, a Large order of fries, a cold Coke, and Video Games to Play. Brian A. Henegar (26) to have no worries Brian (22) To do what I'd like and be happiest, to not have fights or arguments, to love and be loved by loved ones. Brutus (20) Happy husband, happy home, happy children. Brynn (39) to be loved Bryon Springer (25) Not knowing what "to want" or "to need" is Buddy (34) Reciprocal love BusyMinds a book C face. (22) To live in comfort with those I love close by. C Driving on a warm day with the windows down and good music on. Candice (23) To live with someone I consider my other half, have children, study many things and languages, travel extensively, and laugh many times a day. Candy Sex drugs rockn'roll. Carlo (26) Great family, friends and adventure Carlos A. (24) To be in love, and to be loved, and to be able to do what I love Carly (19) sitting by the fire with the cat in my lap reading a good book and listening to classical music, also teaching a really good class Carol Lacoss (62) Focused time with something or someone I love Caroline (38) To have nothing to be ashamed of, and to be surrounded by people I admire. Caroline (25) To live and play with the children and ppl from South Park Cartman (99) Deep connection with another person. Shared food and laughter. And when the gasp of "I understand" hits me. Cat (36) To have a stable existence with music around and inside of me, close to my loved ones. Cat (24) to live in peace with myself Catalina (44) To have something to work for, a camera with which to pass the time, and stories. Catherine Jean To be at the feet of Jesus Cestmoi Health & my Wife & Dog on a working ranch in or near forest and ocean. Charles L Davis Jr (51) A life of music, drawing, good liquor, good food, nice tobacco and making love Charlotte (18) Earthly happines is being with someone you love and being unaware of the time. Chary Silva (22) my husband, my daughter, friends, music, good wine and great food, stories, laughter. Chelsy To be surrounded by those whom I love, and cherish the wonders of nature while petting my cat Cherub (30) Emotional and financial stability - Self-assured and complete in onself Chinita (34) Good food, entertainment everyday, maybe a nice girl. Chiu Jing Hua (17) Total safety, loyalty, in love Chocolate Bunny (32) Providing earthly happiness for another. Chris (16) Somewhere in nature on a beautiful, warm, sunny, windy day. Surrounded by those I love most - especially my daughter. Christina Kronberg (23) A library with a bed. Christobel (17) To have no responsibilities to anyone or anything save knowledge and human kind. Christopher Blaum (37) To live near my father, living a humble yet peaceful life Christopher James Stagg (16) creation within any of its bodies; the abstract, the actual. Christopher (24) To be with my husband and children, snuggled up in bed and spending time together being silly on a Sunday morning Cissa Fireheart (32) To laugh without thinking why. Cla (22) being with people i love and doing what i love to do. Clara (20) To be close to my family and all of my possible friends, to be able to write constantly and with quality and honesty, and to never run out of tales to tell others. Cody Gould (17) being with my family Cookie Everyone one being friendly and helpful to all Core (25) A house full of objects each having a history both linked to my personal history and to History. In the house, my beloved hanging around reading, listening to music, drawing, and I'd like to have my own theater Corentine (25) Somewhere I have opertunities to obtain everything I want. Craig Suga Biles (22) To find success and love in life. Crystal (17) To be immersed in artistic beauty, to be spiritually fulfilled, and to be near nature Crystal (32) Owning a lot and enjoying every moment. Cyan Imsomething (28) finding rare & amazing people I love, who love me back & will never abandon me; incredible sex; knowing secret things; to be surrounded with beauty & luxury; to travel the world; to have continual access to a credit card with no limit D To know and enjoy who you are. D.X (22) To freely be who you truly are Dachary (23) Lots of close friends and family, a partner with whom I truly laugh and can connect Daisy (27) To be content with myself, my friends and my family. Damien TC (36) To be financially and indulging in my hobbies with someone to share Dan (29) To be loved, to be free, to not worry (and an Xbox) Dan surrounding myself with beautiful people, interesting books and music, unlimited supplies of chocolate cake Danae (17) Finding balance and living harmoniously in your realm of existence. Dani (31) To have everything you need and a few things you want, to be surrounded by people who love you and you love in return Dani (19) to love what you have, while you work to get what you'd love to have Daniel (25) love and to be loved Daniella (27) Lying beside a stream on soft grass in the sun with close friends. Dave (45) Laying with a partner in a field bathed with sunshine Davey (18) to share in the wonder of nature and the arts with those I love. David K (46) To live with thos I admire and love, in a beautiful environment - the house I used to live in, in Afife and by preference, sorrounded by all kinds of art. David Timme (19) Earthly happiness is Cinnimon Rolls. Just kidding, happiness is being in full fellowship of God, the opposite of misery. It is using your earthly faculties to the fullest(athletically, mentally, spiritually). David (19) To live close to loved ones, to practice yoga and meditation in nature, to read, listen to music and have long conversations about all of these things plus art and occasionally with wine. Deb (37) To be in harmony with my family and friends in a comfortable house. Debby Creech-West (43) TO be surround by people who love me. Dee (24) to always live up to my expectations for myself. to be constantly surrounded with family. Dee (19) To be free as a bird Deja Vu (20) pushing a pram, having an Aston Martin, nit havig to worry about money Delia Webster (80) Living on interest while having enough time to explore the outdoors, read books, make handicrafts and learn all that I want to learn! Densio (25) to be with someone I love Dev Tucker (17) To accomplish something that's worth noticing... Devon (18) Good health, physical and spiritual strength and the ability to helpful to others Diana Thomas - English Thursday 6pm (38) to love and be loved, to matter to someone else Diana (52) Finding joy in the simplest acts of love Diana (20) Physical, intellectual and spiritual freedom. Love Energy. Diane (53) To accomplish all which I put fourth and to make a difference in the world. Diona (19) Reading books by the sea in September, next to Pol Dolores Nabokov (26) To be one with the divine nature of things; to deny the desires of the flesh and move to the rhythm of nature. Dominic (17) Complete freedom to think, act, and do as you will. Dominick Miller (19) all physical, mental, and emotional desires are met Dori (23) To have happy and constant contact with my family and to be well off enough to travel the world. Doug Lambert (65) to be surrounded by friends, be head-over-heels in love, and constantly creating works of art. Doug (30) to exist outside my own head and be loved Drella (26) Uninterrupted contemplation, unless I meet others who truly, sincerely think for themselves E.A. Latham (25) To give and experience unconditional love, or hot chocolate and a good book, which is close E.Jay (21) watching those NOVA video clips of the earth turning.. EJ (29) to be loved E Friends and family Eden (19) To encourage and face existence Edmond Dantes (26) to live with the people i love, do what i enjoy, not alone Eduardo (19) being absorbed in a book to the point that I'm switched off to my surroundings Elena To love others at my fullest potential. Eleni Constantinou (20) Good food, lovely weather, my friends and family surrounding me and lots of quality books, movies and music Elissa (22) To have the necessities of living as well as a few close friends, many books, a small house by the sea, and as much writing or drawing material as I'll ever use. Elizabeth Free time with the ones I love, outdoors in the sunshire Ellen (48) To live by the ocean surrounded by books and the ones I love. Ellen love and art Elyse (20) unconditional love Ema (18) To be satisfied with what you've done in life and to love earthly life itself. Emillia (16) To be healthy, free, loved, and surrounded by books. Emily Clark (25) The ability to indulge in satisfying experiences with myself, and the people I love & who love me. Emily Harford Barrett The lazy mornings confined to bed and teeming with laughter. Emma McKinney give my share in someone's happiness, touch his inner side of the body and help Endimion To create beauty, think as a poet or see as a painter does... Eno A. Agolli (15) In a cacophony. The sound of an orchestra tuning before a show. Enrique (21) To have achieved the top level in my profession while remaining married to the same woman. Eric C. Wolfe (28) The freedom to move Erica Johnson (21) Having everything I want and need without a care in the world. Erin (27) An evening spent talking with a beloved person, to get lost in a good book, a purring cat, sun, Cat Stevens' music, a room full, sitting at the Danube at night singing along to a guitar. Escapism (19) Success, friendships, love Et Cetera (22) good health good friends , good fortune, good food and family Et (32) to have my son and my love with me, my parents and my brother. to have my grandmother hier. Euzinha_ds (20) To play games all day with an unlimited supply of Coke, Jack Daniels, and Hotpockets, and no other responsibilities. Eva (23) To never run out of good books to read, to never lose contact with my closest friends or family Evie (22) to spend time with people I love and who love me FAC (25) no ideia Felipe Maia freedom to create Feysweetie (43) Being completely connected and engaged in what I have to do... It takes me above whatever is irritating my state of mind Finokio (38) Getting published, getting rich, getting that house in the Appalachians. FlameHorse (28) Learning, longing and loving FlyinMonki (27) to dance to sing to tech to love to learn and to do it wearing diamonds Francesca (29) to live near those people i've met in my life who make me want to wake up each morning. Francisca Bastos (17) to have more time with my family GP (39) To have the luxury of time to spend with the people and animals I love. Gail Flaherty for wishes to come true. Galareh (23) To be sipping on a coffee, while reading a book. Genevieve (22) To have everything that means something to me right next to me Georgia (14) to have enough money for basic living, to be healthy, to have friends who know and accept me and to be active in helping others Georgia (53) To be with my family and be busy with something I enjoy when they aren't there. Gillian Martin (40) Living with or being close to my friends and family; great music, movies, and books; having someone to discuss those things with and go on adventures with; and a warm bathrobe to come home to Gina (19) at peace with oneself Ginger Thompson (50) to be surrounded by beautiful things and people i love. Giselle (18) There is one person with whom I believe I could have earthly happiness, so, I suppose, her. Godfrey (19) To engage in love. Graham (20) To love and be loved in return. Gus (18) being together with the woman of my dreams (who is utterly unavailable) Guy Van Driessche (44) Familia, amigos, trabajo. H.Nakashima (21) A life spent laughing with loved ones when not learning and creating free from mundane worries. HHP (41) To love someone wholly, and to be loved in return Haley (19) to live in a house washed by sun beams,with a giant library,filled with vinyls HandeG. (13) umm.. i don't know what that is Hari (21) Love Hassan (21) ...as opposed to what other kinds of happiness? Hayzeus (23) To love and be loved by those around me, to feel healthy, to be connected to God. Heidi R. Has my own house, a Heithmann (29) to be a successful, famous opera singer and actress, to have a husband that loves me, my family within reach, and to never have to worry about money. Helen Mattison Wyatt (20) being with someone who enjoys my company and living a satisfied life Hetal (22) I go with Proust there: to live in contact with those I love, with the beauties of nature, with a quantity of books and music, though, instead of a French Theater, I might add easy access to the Internet. Hoelder1in (51) to love and be loved - or to know nothing, know no one, be unaware I Beg (54) To live with no worries or regrets Ian (23) Not contributing to the world's pain Illinibeatle (44) To celebrate and sing life and beauty along with the Universe. Isaac (16) Music,Love and Words Isabelle (26) To love, be in love, and be loved Isadora Duncan (32) Everybody treats nature fairly, and to see homeless living in a great way now. Ivy (10) Earning money for doing only that which pleases me. J.A. Lawrence To be with those that I love and to have my stories told around the world. J.L. Odom (16) To be surrounded my love and reality JD (21) no worries, no concerns JLo (34) i am still no where close to figuring this out JRM Living J To be respected by people in my village Jack (14) To have "five good friends," and someone who will hug me from time to time, or pat me on the head and say, "Poor poor thing." Jackie Making my wife happy, and being a good man. Jackson8471 (23) People. No matter how angry they make you, they make you happy just as much, if not more. JaclynM (19) Close friends, loving family, & the freedom to pursue whatever I desire Jaclyn (22) To exceed every one of my goals and to earn the respect of society. Jacqueline Garrett (38) finacial security, added to what my life aleady has Jamie (25) Having plenty to read, plenty of time for reading, and reading in the company of my dogs. Jan knowing who you are. the ability to live among others with peace and well being. Janae (17) To be in company of those who enrich my heart, with an endless supply of literature, water, plants, and natural weather. No religion please. Jared Oswald (19) To be well off without the trappings of fame and notoriety Jay West (27) to realize that happiness is not a goal, it is the result Jay (58) To be with those I love and care for Jenn (35) Contentment Jenni Webb Reynolds (29) A close, personal relationship with God, a fulfilling marriage, lots of sleep, and real, deep laughter Jennifer C-K (35) To live in contact with those I love, with the beauties of nature, with a quantity of books and music, and to have, within easy distance, a decent bar or pub (slightly altered from Proust's own answer) JennyLynn (23) Feeling comfortable nearly always Jeremy (17) To love and to be loved back. Jessica (18) To never become jaded to earth; to always see its beauties Jeux To be loved and comfortable. Jo (41) Laughing and Having the ones you love close Jo (16) To be sure of oneself and ones talents.To have a family and a loving husband. Jo (21) To be surrounded by those who love me, doing what I love and not having to worry about monetary concerns Joel (17) To learn and grow, to be surrounded by my friends and loved ones, to play music, and see wonderful films and read amazing books John Porter do be able to freely make art (fashion, crafts, sing)without having to think of any financial burdens John (28) still looking Johnny (21) no war Jonny (31) To enjoy yourself as you see fit. Jordan (19) to live in contact with those i love,with the noise of the city,with a quantity of guitar and music,and to have a bag of chips and 2 jugs of lager. Jorelle (18) 每天可以看卡通 Joseph Cheng (28) To get married with Felix Soetandyo and build a joyful family with him Josephine A (19) To live with someone I love and where that love is reciprocal. Joshua Levi (21) to find my way Ju (28) Family, money, friends and time to enjoy them Jubin (21) Being greatly loved with many opportunities to show and give love myself Judyka (64) Coziness; eloquence of one's genuine self Jules (19) to be with people I love, music, changes, books, beauty things, health, travelling (freedom) Juliette (25) the french silent movies, reading, writing, very little things like that. June (23) To be alive and in contact with others who are so. Justin Rasile (23) The freedom to pursue one's fancies. KG (38) To have the financial means and free time to pursue my passions KKC (26) To live somewhere I feel comfortable wtih everyone, near a great coffee shop, lots of culture and be able to do everything i ever wanted to. K (21) To want what I have Kaleena (23) To know what love is and to be able to appreciate all that life has to offer Kameke To travel around the world and be loved Kamila (18) to find true love Kandi (26) To do the hardest thing on earth for me in the company of those that challenge and love me for what I will be Kasper (19) To experience love, not only of people but of all creation. Kate McJ (31) Living in the love of the Lord Kate (23) To have an open mind, a full stomach and th ability to appreciate beauty around you. Katerina (22) to be sorrounded by people i love, live and peaceful life without sorrows Katharina (32) books Katherine (18) To have many friends and to have a lot of fun. Kathy (18) To have several dogs, land, a nice house and peace of mind Katie (20) God, family, success. Katy (16) falling in love Kayla Marie (17) Goal-setting, Challenging Yourself, Learning new things, Seeing Core Network Happy Kelly (30) To love and be loved; to be able to laugh everyday; and do things "just because". Kendyl (20) To be loved and enjoy the beauty of life, art and music Kenn (47) The ability to eat copious amounts of any food and not gain a pound Kennedy (18) In a room of my favourite things Kevin (23) A never ending supply of great music, ill literature, beautiful people, inspiration, ideas, photos, and love. Kiara M. (15) to live with those I love, have enough resources to provide them with a comfortable life and to have the NY Post delivered each day Kid Jasper To live in place where there is no crime and homelessness and the weather is always nice Kika constant expansion of the mind, heart and soul. continual growth. Kim (37) All the books and obsure texts I want, no time limit in reading them, being able to see all my loved ones, being able to play as much as I want, being able to create (poetry, music, art, drawing, etc) as much as I want, no taxes, intellectual dialogues Kimberly (23) To have babies from the one I love, to wake up everyday with him next to me, to be able to share his passions and be one of them ;) Kitty (21) To be known and highly regarded Koinekid (28) having all my fantasies become reality Kreuzz To do whatever I want whenever I want, at least until I figure out what I want to do. Krissy (24) Variety and choice. Basiic needs met and a lack of boredom. Kristi (35) To awake in good health and fine spirits, and have the luxury of dividing my time between writing, work, books, movies, music family. Kristian (34) having curiosities and having the means and ability to explore them Kristie (22) Living in someone else's dream of happiness Krum Kirov (16) To have my friends and family near me and to always be in love. Kt (15) Finding your true love, and finding where you belong in the world Kyra Black (19) To live in contact with those i love, practicing my chosen career, and with a fair share of books and good music close to me Kyrie (18) Good music, good books, and good conversations. L. Kadey (18) To love and be loved in return. Also, to be surrounded by good literature, art, and music. L.E.Murphy (17) watching something funny in bed with Zack LAND (22) Reading a novel in the sunshine LB Perkins (42) Living a life with purpose, loving others as much as oneself. LVG Living with the person I love, surrounded by books, music and the things I love Laura (20) To love with substance. Laura (24) walking on the beach, spending time with loved ones, good wine Lauren (28) To be with someone i love have a dream job be surrounded by music Lauren (14) To have my friends, family, love, complete and total joy, and to always have a theatre close by. Leah (16) To be fulfilled but not overindulged Leeham Love and ease. Leena (16) To have a happy family and happy, healthy hobbies Legacy Lee (31) To be surrounded by people I love. Leigh Lagamayo (27) to glide between the moment of a perfect goal and the perfect word Lem (24) To fill my time by bettering myself and the state of others, to never work to a deadline but until the job is finished, and to only and always spend time with those people and things that I love LeonidasStokely Too just be happy and to take in every greatness there is LexieBee (17) To feel constantly challenged and invigorated by loved ones and friends LiamP (25) to be an intelligent, strong, beautiful woman Lily (16) completely free time Linda (23) To live off creative expression Lint (17) Being in love with doing something or being with someone that I just can't get enough of Lisa Love. To see the fruition of your efforts. Liz (28) Being with somebody who loves you. LodRose (32) Eating ice cream with Josi, Keyonna and Josh Loui Edgington (12) A beer, and a couple of friends to discuss with and laugh Louis (19) To have a never ending supply of books at my disposal, and any music I want ready to be listened to. Louisalokyee (15) literature, music and theatre Louise (17) to live a long, happy, contented life, full of love and adventure and books Lu (24) A fully stocked kitchen and bar Luc (27) To be able to see and appreciate the beauties around me. To travel, eat and live well Lucy (34) An united family, a small (yet consistent) group of friends, an enormous pile of books to read, more movies than i could ever see and a ticket for unlimited travels around the world Luísa (21) An united family, a small (yet consistent) group of friends, an enormous pile of books to read, more movies than i could ever see and a ticket for unlimited travels around the world Luísa (22) to have close friends and to eat anything I want without getting fat Lydia (50) To be surrounded by a company of people I love who also love me; to be free to express myself in whatever form pleases me. Lyndsey (19) To never worry M@ (31) To give and receive real love, surronded by caring compassionte people and tons of culture and art MJ (22) All of the above replacing the need for a French theatre with films and restaurants MM (34) To share heavenly love with someone who sees beyond facades. MP3 (22) To have a library full of books and music, in a house in the middle of nowhere, with the one person in the world whom I can't live without. MPaylor (21) Awareness Machiavelli_Mx (38) Spending time/having fun with family and friends Maggie (24) Waking up in the morning with a woman Malibu (31) To know the sublime, to hear Zephyrus play the reeds, to escape into the night, to never be alone. Maltet light, nature, good fresh food, a garden, some books, good friends always near Mandar (27) Infinite power. Manu (22) To be always with my family and those that I love without constant suffering that is so typical of earthly existance MaraMichelle a beach, my family and no worries except what can we do thats fun for tomorrow Marc_Meyer Family reunions, endless conversations with a handful of close friends (soul to soul talks), visiting many different places and enjoying the treasures each hide, work in something I enjoy...whatever that may be Mari (30) To have someone to love, work that I enjoy, and time to daydream. Maria Patenaude (29) To have a healthy family. Maria (45) forever feeling truly belonged and within distance of books, music, and nature Mariana (16) The honest, mutual, and present love of a human companion; oh, and a ray of sunshine and a free bench. Mark D Anderson (23) Economics -> Music - > Film = Rich and famous [OR] Izzy Mark (16) peace and health Martyshka (31) To live by the ones I care, with unlimited amounts of movies, music and books. Matheus (15) To live by the water in the country. Free from cars, just the smell of nature and in the winter... snow, lots of snow to ski. Matt Ari Falling asleep someplace where I can leave the window open in the summer. Matt (30) to be free of worries, to be surrounded by people i love, just to be and produce nothing. Matthieu (21) Traveling the world, meeting new people who have a great impact in my life and staying in touch, and finding a close knit group of people that I can share experiences with Meaghan being around people. Meebo to have all my material wants taken care of and to have a happy little family Megan (25) To easily switch back and forth between being comfortable and being stimulated. A balance of serenity and electrocution. Mel Sundquist (20) To be with those I love and to continue pursuing other levels of intelligence. Mel (16) Spending your life surrounded by the people you love and who love you. Having a little money doesn't hurt either Mel (20) To be around my family in a lovely place. Melinda (18) Being surrounded by people I love, and the people they love, on an island in the carribean, with music and food, and nothing to do but enjoy life. Melissa Farr (25) To know that everyone around me is as happy as I am. Melissa-Alice (20) A fully stocked library with a coffee shop. To spend my days writing, reading, basking in the beauty of nature. Melissa (23) HEALTH- inspiration, happiness and being around those I love Meredith Being connected with God, because if you maintain this connection, everything makes you happy later. Mersiha (20) To truly love and to be loved. Michael (40) First and foremost, to be in good health, to have family and friends (or a friend) who I love and loves me in return, to be content and fulfilled with my work. Michelle Jeong (20) harmony with nature Michelle (30) Good health, good friends, no financial worries, a roof over your head, good food, plenty of stuff to read, and maybe a nice loving relationship. Mick (28) Depends on my mood;generally, cooking/eating/music/painting/and being with people I like Mignonne (53) peace, harmony, and laughter. Mike (33) Beingg with all of my book and music and my books Mike (14) To feel at ease with the universe and all that inhabit it. Mimi (53) Sitting with my family, laughing. Mimi (31) Freedom from debt. Minerva Black (30) Freedom to live and express myself, to enjoy the arts, to think and create Miriam Liggett (48) Giving and receiving unconditional love. Mitela (22) friends and food Molly (19) To be with those I love, doing things I love to do Molly (18) Being loved and loving Molly (33) mornings, with the sun streaming through the windows, I'm warm in my bed, I can barely remember who I am, and i cannot remember life's problems Mooke (16) The health of my family, good books to read, my writing, chocolate and good champagne Morgana a cause and effect universe Mr. Mandarin (41) To have unto myself one who is the perfect companion and complement, who would constnatly comiserate and enjoy the world around us. Mychel Shannon (18) To live in good health, to contribute, and to have my contributions appreciated Nancy (78) living with no stress, surrounded with calm environment Nathalie (20) To have a decent life and the ability to travel often, read, listen to music Nathan Liu (15) people forgetting about their own adgendas for a moment to see what is troubling people around them Neller (35) To have my presence coveted by those people whom I cherish, and to feel no remorse for their desire: to have it be justified by improvement of myself and active caring and participation in their lives. Nels (31) Happiness is overrated. Allows us to have excuses for stagnation. I suppose, though, to be loved particularly and to have books would be pretty nice. Newlin (25) Thinking beautiful, profound thoughts, and sharing them with beautiful, profound thinkers. Nia (15) To ensure my children grow up as healthy individuals both physically and mentally Nic (27) To live in the desert, reading all the books I've ever wanted to read on a cheap lounge chair in the sun. Nick Schiff (16) Feeling loved Nikki (35) Libraries, friends, family, and coffee Nina (21) no immorality, respect for your own and other cultures, modest and simple living people, no crimes Nirmal Singh (99) I can answer this no better than Proust did - with the exception, rather a fast Internet connection than a French theater. Nuance (26) Feeling genuinely compelled to commit to something that serves a purpose greater than myself. ORK (22) To live with loved ones in a stress free environment Oliver rollin around in the leaves P-Boh TO LIVE IN A PLETY LIVE , WITH PEOPLE I LOVE, WORK, HEALTH PRETTYMARY69 (39) love and friendship PUNK PAINTER (37) To shuggle up with a good book on a cold day or watching a film with the kids. Paggy (33) live happy, surrounded by the people I love, no economic worries, have thousands of books, being able to eat everyday in the finest restaurants Pamcake (28) Fulfillment. Panic (18) An afternoon outdoors with Michael and an evening home with Her Patrick Newman (23) To have those I love in arm's reach and to know thar Patty to be with the people i cherish and to be successful at what i want to do Paul (16) loving and being loved, being surrounded with; beauty and excellence in all things Paula (54) It is my Love. Pavel Š. (18) To be close to the people I love, surrounded by music Pedro Albernaz (20) To have few necessities and possess them, thus being free to devote time to others Peregrine Discussions on beauty with sexual partners Pessoa non Grata To be travelling, by elephant, airplane, river raft, tuk-tuk--by all means available Peter Heron (57) To live in tranquility with my love Peter Joseph Tamber Maxima Gaffney To have memorable conversations, lie in bed with someone I love, with books and tea, hand massages and travel adventure Petree (22) good friends, good food, good art,music, drame, ross, to be warm,freedom Phil (44) To answer to no one or thing Pingbluto To be financially independant, young and healthy and be able to do as I please. Pleiadian7 (59) to wake up next to someone who makes me want to wake up and yet not leave the bed, then to feel accomplished, feel music drown me, to be lost in a story, to be exhilerated and aware of how nervous I am at that moment of fear. Pope (31) Books, music, painting, sun, ocean, dogs Prismatic (74) Being loved Quimper (LV) Just being with those that I love and cherish. R. W. (26) To be well-respected in the field I'm most passionate about; to have love, friends, books, and cats Rachel (21) My immediate family, Christmas Day. No one else. Raven (30) To spend time in ideas, to have a kiss before sleep, to have some new wonder each day. Ray of Mars (36) A day filled with happiness, spent with the one I love Ree (21) Love, freedom, intellectual challenge Reed Braden (19) Good food, tasty drinks and many many books Remi (28) Just to be with the one that i love and care for. Renath To feel everything as if you were immortal Renos (24) lots of coffee surrounded by all my friends who all get along, books and music Ria (24) To live according to my own values, and to be surrounded by natural beauty, stacks of books, and family. Ricky (20) to love and be loved Rini Living with my soulmate, close to all of my loved ones in a big two story apartment, decorated by me, having my own successful company, being able to listen to music I love and go to various concerts of my choice. Rinilia (17) To live in a place where I can be myself freely. To live with those I love and everything I care for. Riyu (17) Tits Robert Tatler (18) To be surrounded by my four sons. Robo (56) To be surrounded by those I love and have ever record I ever wanted. Rochelle (40) Surrounded by love and serenity Rodica (32) Living with loved ones in a lively and healthy environment Romina (16) To live in nature and be able to have what I want, and want what I have. Rosalie Grace (16) A holiday in a quiet and exotic place, with the one I love, my favourite books and my music. Rox (17) Surrounded with people I love; family and friends, to be loved, healthy and hopefull. Ruska (33) Eating icecream with Josi and Keyonna Ruskin Clay (17) everybody havin' a good time. Ruskin Clay (17) To be in love Ruwani (14) The absence of worries. Ryan Brun (23) A mixture of pleasure and work Ryan (18) To be rich S. Griffin (16) To be removed from those with more faults than I, and to be able to study the universe. S.P. (20) laughs, good conversations and coffee STP (24) peace, quiet, with laughter, song, dance, contentment, reading, exchange of ideas, beauty in thought & deed STUPID IDIOT (0) to be comfortable S (20) Family intact, healthy and loving SamSam (33) To love and be loved, to be blessed. Samantha (17) A day free of commitment in the company of loved ones Sara C aka Snacks aka Sarbs (26) Be surrounded by good friends, to be happy and to always have something to look forward to. Sarah Taylor Vernarecci (19) Just being happy? 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Shari (21) To be allowed to be myself. To have time to read all the books I want to read. Being selfish. Warm weather. Being loved. Sharice (22) To have just enough money to take away the worries and be able to concentrate on the more important things. SharonBillings to support my family with anything that they need, to find someone that loves me unconditionally, to se the beauty in the world, to have success in my life Shawna (21) Having horses and riding the range. Sheila D (55) to love and know that i am loved Shelly (17) To love and be loved Sheri To work at something I'm skilled at, to be around people I love, and to be free to do what I want to do. Shinydan (34) To be surrounded by my loved ones doing something that will positively impact somebody else. ShiversB (19) a clean beach, with no oil spills or any type of pollution whatsoever. clear skies, clean air. Sienna de Wilde (17) Long stretches of uninterrupted solitude/writing, broken up with useful work and radical sex. Sierra Whiskey Lifestyles of the rich and famous Simon (19) For everyone to be polite and partial to each other. Simona (16) To have an absolute fuckload of money Smeghead To share time with those I love, enjoy all kinds of art Sofi (24) Visiting an art gallery Sonia (25) Coming to the end of a Nabokov book after a long, sedulous, worshipful walk in its forested mountains Sonya Dahl (21) getting into harvard, graduating from there and becoming a high-class citizen Stacy Hilton (15) I agree with Proust on this one: To be near my friends and family, with access to books, music, and films. Stephanie (23) to have lots of money Stephanie (21) Having the means to meet my needs, having the time to spend with my girl, my family and my cat, having the time to write and read and watch and discuss. Steve Shives (29) Loving the people your surrounded with, laughing often, and being able to roll with the punches. Summer (28) Living in a place where every individual has complete trust, understanding and respect for the next Superwoman (19) To be able to trust the ones around me, while writing stories and not having to worry about finances Susie (20) To live by the sea with all the ones I love with loads of music Suzy (19) To be loved for myself, and perhaps to have a lovely library. Sydchez To be with my wife, to have the love of my children, reading and pursuing the art of living well. T. Christopher Cox (43) financial freedom (or lack of constraint), healthy physical work, and passionate sex T (19) The vast reaches and vestiges of knowledge and creativity to be found on the internet Terra (22) Happiness, to be true, must not be dictated by circumstance; it is a state of mind, not a set of criteria. Terry (41) to share my life with those I love, admire and respect. Surrouded by good books music and food. 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Tommy (19) Being content with my life Tony (48) To live close by the ones I love, to have fun and laugh every single day and to be surrounded by beautiful works of art (music, paintings, clothes, books) Trisha (17) to love and be loved in return Trisha (29) A loving family home, comfortable means, fulfillment of others and myself, broadening experiences. Turtle Heart Being loved and FEELING being loved, having a tender&protective partner, being accomplished Valentina (17) Laughing, and lots of books and alcohol. Veronica (20) To be loved by someone who will protect me, yet be kind to me Victoria (37) To have love, to have friends friends and to have sufficient sustenance to live and pursue my passing interests Vijay Pierce (23) To finally understand how to love myself so I can love someone else selflessly. Village Of Brooklin (45) A small apartment with a well-stocked fridge, a dog, a bookshelf, a desk, and ample reading and writing time. Vincent (19) To have brilliance and charms Vivianne Liliaceae Aspho Vilth Freedom Waleed (32) Either looking forward to afterlife or consolation through wine, women and the like Walter (19) Seeing my son grow, think for himself, and find his way in life. Wendy (34) Idleness. Wormsie (24) To love all there is to love about this world. XYZ (17) To be surrounded by art, which is all things. Xan Etienne live with people I love and care about, enjoy the pleasure of stillness in life, reading, writing, poems,music and traveling to expand my experience of different places in the world during my limited life time Xialing Gan (27) To be with people I care for, to be with books, films, and people like fireworks Yeen (20) to constantly laugh and be laughed at, to stimulate and be stimulated, to create and enjoy creations, to share and be shared, to love and be loved Zee (21) to live in one level warehouse, windows all aroudn the ceiling, Zhen Zhu (18) To be with those I love, eat good food, see beautiful art and hear live music, and be at the ocean Zizzle (25) A lover, other loved ones, the means to create as I wish, access to all the arts, close proximity to nature Zozobra (17) Observing the morning as the world begins to wake