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On Thu, 17 Dec 15 01:53:35 UTC Melissa (40) answered the Proust Questionnaire (click on a question to read other answers):

What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?
Not being successful at everything
Where would you like to live?
A small city, in a brand new home
What is your idea of earthly happiness?
finishing projects ahead of schedule, a decent glass of wine, music, tranquility after a long day of work, the love of a good man, family
To what faults do you feel most indulgent?
pride, arrogance, strong sense of self, independence
Who are your favorite heroes of fiction?
I've been focusing on my career and don't have time to read - unless it's for my job
Who are your favorite characters in history?
Princess Diana, Buddah, Rosa Parks
Who are your favorite heroines in real life?
A strong woman who is independent yet feminine in ways
Who are your favorite heroines of fiction?
stong women who have a soft side rarely seen
Your favorite painter?
Van Gogh
Your favorite musician?
Gwen Stefani, Adele, Alanis Morrisette
The quality you most admire in a man?
Intelligence, strong work ethic, caring, kindness, loyalty
The quality you most admire in a woman?
Intelligence, feminism, strong sense of self, independent, confidence
Your favorite virtue?
Generosity, humility, loyalty
Your favorite occupation?
CEO of a large company
Who would you have liked to be?
A mother, a wife, less ridgid
Your most marked characteristic?
Empathy, Remorse
What do you most value in your friends?
Loyalty, honesty, a listening ear, humor, forgiveness
What is your principle defect?
Obsessed with being the best, success
What to your mind would be the greatest of misfortunes?
Losing it all, never finding love
What would you like to be?
wife, mother, great friend, giver, happy
What is your favorite color?
power colors and jewel tones that make me feel pretty
What is your favorite flower?
tulips
What is your favorite bird?
the hawk
Who are your favorite prose writers?
Again - I don't have time to read unless it's Forbes magazine
Who are your favorite poets?
Edgar Allan Poe
Who are your heroes in real life?
Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, Princess Diana,
Who are your favorite heroines of history?
Joan of Arc
What are your favorite names?
Lillian, Isabelle, Amelia, Madeline
What is it you most dislike?
competitive nature, inability to make time for love, too focused on career
What historical figures do you most despise?
Dictators - Hilter, Stalin, Lenin
What event in military history do you most admire?
Vietnam
What natural gift would you most like to possess?
Love, forgiveness, release
How would you like to die?
quietly, in my sleep, knowing I was loved and loved someone special
What is your present state of mind?
Ready to go back to work
What is your motto?
Survival of the fittest

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