Proust Questionnaire: David Dean's answers

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On Wed, 16 May 18 17:38:36 UTC David Dean (35) answered the Proust Questionnaire (click on a question to read other answers):

What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?: Slavery, war
Where would you like to live?: A big city, one of the great cities in the world. Paris. London. New York.
What is your idea of earthly happiness?: Gong to college next year
To what faults do you feel most indulgent?: Sleeping! My friends always tease me about how much I sleep, but I'm so busy with all of my extra circulars that I need to nap
Who are your favorite heroes of fiction?: Atticus Finch, To Kill A Mockingbird
Who are your favorite characters in history?: Martin Luther King, Jr., James Baldwin,
Who are your favorite heroines in real life?: Harriett Tubman, Judith Miller,
Who are your favorite heroines of fiction?: Jo March, Little Women
Your favorite painter?: Oh no! Mom is going to be so disappointed. She's an artist, and she's always sending me work by African American artists.
Your favorite musician?: Rihanna. Beyonce. Adele. Billie Holiday. Mom plays her in our house when it rains.
The quality you most admire in a man?: Thoughtfulness. My dad is so thoughtful. He always remembers people's names, and he writes thank you notes every Sunday after church
The quality you most admire in a woman?: Curiousity. Resolve.
Your favorite virtue?: A giving spirit.
Your favorite occupation?: Playing the piano, reading, volunteering with my church
Who would you have liked to be?: I don't know. Someone great that changed people's lives for the better.
Your most marked characteristic?: I'm super organized. I love to reorganize my closet. I like everything in room to be clean.
What do you most value in your friends?: Silliness. We're always making each other laugh.
What is your principle defect?: Everyone always tells me that I'm too naive. I just believe people are good.
What to your mind would be the greatest of misfortunes?: This is awful. My first thought was -- getting pregnant before I graduate from college.
What would you like to be?: A photojournalist
What is your favorite color?: Purple
What is your favorite flower?: Orchids. So pretty.
What is your favorite bird?: Flamingos. They're so pink, it's almost unnatural. How is that a useful trait in nature?
Who are your favorite prose writers?: Toni Morrison, Alice Walker
Who are your favorite poets?: Maya Angelou, Mari Evans
Who are your heroes in real life?: My parents, my pastor, my English teacher Mrs. Edwards
Who are your favorite heroines of history?: Didn't I answer this already?
What are your favorite names?: I like the name Ella.
What is it you most dislike?: Racism. Colorism. Extremism. Prejudices, in general.
What historical figures do you most despise?: Adolf Hitler. James Earl Ray.
What event in military history do you most admire?: Gettysburg.
What natural gift would you most like to possess?: I wish I could sing. I would love to be a singer.
How would you like to die?: An old, crazy lady with ten grand children
What is your present state of mind?: Upbeat. Ready to graduate from high school. Finally!
What is your motto?: All you need is love

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