Finish This Sentence
August 6, 2008
This from Clair of Moon In The Gutter
1. My uncle once: fault in the Second World War.
2. Never in my life: have I held a spider in my bare hands.
3. When I was five: I moved to the US.
4. High school was: Boring. Very, very boring. I was a bright kid, but was soooo bored.
5. I will never forget: driving through the middle of a rainbow.
6. Once I met: Dizzy Gillespie.
7. There’s this girl I know: who is the UK’s best triathlete.
8. Once, at a bar: I pretended I was with the Williams F1 team. We were actually on a jolly with sport journalists so we knew all the answers to F1 – we were in France just before the season started and I think we fooled everyone.
9. By noon, I’m usually: thinking about lunch.
10. Last night: I watched Papillon. I thought it was disappointing.
11. If only I had: thought of others.
12. Next time I go to church: I’ll light a candle for her.
13. What worries me most: is that I’ll never do what I set out to get done.
14. When I turn my head left I see: a sofa.
15. When I turn my head right I see: cameras.
16. You know I’m lying when: I say too much.
17. What I miss most about the Eighties is: weekends in the mountains.
18. If I were a character in Shakespeare I’d be: Falstaff.
19. By this time next year: my causes will have effects.
20. A better name for me would be: Thinks With Pencils
21. I have a hard time understanding: Why people who say they don’t like religion care so much about it.
22. If I ever go back to school, I’ll: be skating there from hell.
23. You know I like you if: I can talk to you. Unless I really like you, and then I can’t. Or if can be funny with you.
24. If I ever won an award, the first person I would thank would be: the judges.
25. Take my advice, never: go to Calais on a Sunday.
26. My ideal breakfast is: pancakes and coffee.
27. A song I love but do not have is:God Only Knows by The Beach Boys
28. If you visit my hometown, I suggest you: leave it and never go back. I did.
29. Why won’t people: recycle?
30. If you spend a night at my house: pancakes and coffee.
31. I’d stop my wedding for: no one. I’m married. This ship has sailed. Or at least slipped its moorings.
32. The world could do without: oil. HAHAHAHA only joking! Frank Sinatra.
33. I’d rather lick the belly of a cockroach than: lick the cock of a bellyroach.
34. My favourite blonde(s) is/are: Steve McQueen and Kate Winslet.
35. Paper clips are more useful than: the Swiss.
36. If I do anything well it’s: probably a fluke.
37. I can’t help but: write.
38. I usually cry: this is going to sound stupid, but I’m not a big crier. I’m a stewer. I brew and worry.
39. My advice to my child/nephew/niece: do your best.
40. And by the way: I was faking the whole time.
You are tagged. All of you. Tagged, I say.
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1. My uncle once: my aunt, twice.
2. Never in my life: will I be truly comfortable.
3. When I was five: I cauised worldwide flooding. Or so I thought.
4. High school was: a very, very long time ago.
5. I will never forget: my surprise at how much it hurt.
6. Once I met: a mountain lion on a dark city street.
7. There’s this girl I know: – well, ok, she’s a woman now…
8. Once, at a bar: I lit my moustache on fire with a flaming shot.
9. By noon, I’m usually: bored to death.
10. Last night: was cool in the garage for once.
11. If only I had: thought of others.
12. Next time I go to church: will probably be for one of my parent’s funeral services. Or a wedding.
13. What worries me most: is my impending unemployment. I have no reserves and few job prospects.
14. When I turn my head left I see: a cubilce cabinet.
15. When I turn my head right I see: a cubicle corner.
16. You know I’m lying when: I tell you.
17. What I miss most about the Eighties is: the girls!
18. If I were a character in Shakespeare I’d be: Puck, probably.
19. By this time next year: everythign will have changed- or it will all be the same only different, or maybe just the same with a different job.
20. A better name for me would be: Unreached Potential
21. I have a hard time understanding: and a harder time listening
22. If I ever go back to school, I’ll: learn to read properly.
23. You know I like you if: I call you!
24. If I ever won an award, the first person I would thank would be: my parents!
25. Take my advice, never: take my advice.
26. My ideal breakfast is: a late lunch
27. A song I love but do not have is:You name it, I probably don’t have it but love it.
28. If you visit my hometown, I suggest you: dress for hot weather.
29. Why won’t people: play nice?
30. If you spend a night at my house: you can sleep late if you want.
31. I’d stop my wedding for: a darn good reason.
32. The world could do without: about two thirds of its population.
33. I’d rather lick the belly of a cockroach than: lose my vision.
34. My favourite blonde(s) is/are: unknown to me.
35. Paper clips are more useful than: a poke in the eye.
36. If I do anything well it’s: a mystery to me.
37. I can’t help but: wonder.
38. I usually cry: at the drop of a hat. I’m a wimp.
39. My advice to my child/nephew/niece: don’t do what I did!
40. And by the way: that’s not coffee you’re drinking.
What even me? Even me tagged when I just did a whole book one?
Oh alright then.
1. My uncle once: caught me and my cousin (his son) looking at his stash of Playboy’s.
2. Never in my life: will I judge another person without knowing all the facts.
3. When I was five: I moved to Malvern, Pennsylvania and met an odd British kid.
4. High school was: better in my memory as I get older.
5. I will never forget: my first real kiss (7th grade school dance).
6. Once I met: my wife, I knew I was hooked for life.
7. There’s this girl I know: who is crazy attractive but can’t get a boyfriend, which goes to show you that looks aren’t everything.
8. Once, at a bar: I stole a picture off the wall and tried to run out, but was caught right outside the door.
9. By noon, I’m usually: at the gym.
10. Last night: was difficult but ultimately fun.
11. If only I had: matured earlier in life.
12. Next time I go to church: will be this Sunday.
13. What worries me most: is my children resenting me someday.
14. When I turn my head left I see: a wall calendar.
15. When I turn my head right I see: a picture of the 2007 (American) Football Champs, the New York Giants.
16. You know I’m lying when: I talk too much.
17. What I miss most about the Eighties is: the fun music.
18. If I were a character in Shakespeare I’d be: Mercutio.
19. By this time next year: I will have a new baby.
20. A better name for me would be: Maximus Decimus Meridius (not really, but I just love that movie)
21. I have a hard time understanding: economics and geopolitics
22. If I ever go back to school, I’ll: wonder how I lost the bet that got me here…
23. You know I like you if: I keep the conversation going.
24. If I ever won an award, the first person I would thank would be: my wife and children.
25. Take my advice, never: take the important things in life for granted.
26. My ideal breakfast is: cream chipped beef over toast and homefries.
27. A song I love but do not have is: East River by the Brecker Brothers.
28. If you visit my hometown, I suggest you: drive on the right side (that’s for you British types).
29. Why won’t people: be more respectful of others?
30. If you spend a night at my house: you will be forced to stay up late and drink wine with me.
31. I’d stop my wedding for: bzzzzz — too late, question cannot be answered.
32. The world could do without: all the angry people.
33. I’d rather lick the belly of a cockroach than: have a coackroach crawl across my belly.
34. My favourite blonde(s) is/are: the really good-looking ones.
35. Paper clips are more useful than: staples.
36. If I do anything well it’s: probably by accident.
37. I can’t help but: bite my nails sometimes.
38. I usually cry: at the end of ‘Field of Dreams’.
39. My advice to my children: Love what you do, and do it well.
40. And by the way: this was really freaking hard..
So Cliff, when can we come over for pancakes and coffee?
Falstaff is my favorite Shakespeare character.
1. My uncle once: I dont have one.
2. Never in my life: will I trust any one
3. When I was five: I cauised worldwide flooding. Or so I thought.
4. High school was: very very hard and boring
5. I will never forget: my first cell phone
6. Once I met: a mountain lion on a dark city street.
7. There’s this girl I know:I know more than one
8. Once, at a bar: Never at a bar
9. By noon, I’m usually: hungry and sleepy
10. Last night: was hot and stuffy in my bedroom
11. If only I had: alot of money
12. Next time I go to church: will be Sunday
13. What worries me most: is the fear of dying early
14. When I turn my head left I see: a wall.
15. When I turn my head right I see: another wall.
16. You know I’m lying when: I tell you.
17. What I miss most about the Eighties is: peace
18. If I were a character in Shakespeare I’d be: I forgot the characters
19. By this time next year: everythign will have changed- or it will all be the same only different, or maybe just the same with a different job.
20. A better name for me would be: I love my name and there isnt any better name.
21. I have a hard time understanding: myself sometimes
22. If I ever go back to school, I’ll: re-take math starting from the 1st grade
23. You know I like you if: I tell you
24. If I ever won an award, the first person I would thank would be: GOD
25. Take my advice: always
26. My ideal breakfast is: everything my grandmother cooks
27. A song I love but do not have is:You name it, I probably don’t have it but love it.
28. If you visit my hometown, I suggest you: dress for hot weather.
29. Why won’t people: stop being nosey
30. If you spend a night at my house: you can sleep late if you want.
31. I’d stop my wedding for: a tornado
32. The world could do without: high priced gas
33. I’d rather lick the belly of a cockroach than: lick the belly of a dog
34. My favourite blonde(s) is/are: unknown to me.
35. Paper clips are more useful than: staples
36. If I do anything well it’s: talking
37. I can’t help but: eat
38. I usually cry: when iI feel guilty
39. My advice to my child/nephew/niece: don’t do what I did!
40. And by the way: Im only doing this cause im bored
Len – 3. When I was five: I moved to Malvern, Pennsylvania and met an odd British kid. Don’t make me come over there.
Sam – Are you suggesting the idea of a This Is This breakfast? Joking aside (you were joking, right?) I make some great pancakes.
Thanks for the comments all – Welcome N. Thanks Mike and Gordon for doing this on your links and the links. Kathryn – Falstaff is mine too. Did you know Shakespeare invented the word “lonely”? Good luck Miss T – thanks. Nice going Ed.
Joking? Heat up the pan, I’ll be there in the morning. But a TiT breakfast does sound fun – like ‘An Audience With…’, but you can leave after your cornflakes if it’s a bit crap.
. My uncle once: told me about how he felt about realising he’d got cancer on top of his MS and how he felt about faith. I spoke at his funeral about hif thought and was soo soo proud. So grateful.
2. Never in my life: have I held a spider in my bare hands.
3. When I was five: I adored school
4. High school was: scared
5. I will never forget: seeing a kitten crumple under a lorry’s wheels wishing I had the maturity to prevent it. I was too young to take responsibility and regret it.
6. Once I met: a black jazz man who was amazing and who moved me and whose name I forgot!
7. There’s this girl I know: who is brilliant and a tortured soul who I wish would just be happy.
8. Once, at a bar: I made a bit of a twat of myself
9. By noon, I’m wanting a nap!
10. Last night: I agreed to go on a date. I’m frightened about that today!
11. If only I had: been braver
12. Next time I go to church: I’ll sing my socks off!
13. What worries me most: is that they’ll take it all away from me.
14. When I turn my head left I see: = a pink raffia parasol and a line full of my washing!
15. When I turn my head right I see: sleepy dogs and my father reclined on his sofa.
16. You know I’m lying when: I’m obvious
17. What I miss most about the Eighties is: nothing at all
18. If I were a character in Shakespeare I’d be: Cordelia
19. By this time next year: I’m going to be happy and free
20. A better name for me would be: scatty but means well
21. I have a hard time understanding:people
22. If I ever go back to school, I’ll: be brlliant or dismal
23. You know I like you if: I can talk to you. Unless I really like you, and then I can’t. Or if can be funny with you. YES!
24. If I ever won an award, the first person I would thank would be: the judges. Then I’d apologise. I’d try not to grin so as not to appear smug!
25. Take my advice, never: befriend people who are wankers!
26. My ideal breakfast is: croissants, bonne maman jam and tea
27. A song I love but do not have is: little white bull!
28. If you visit my hometown, I suggest you: go down to church end and be amazed by it’s natural beauty
29. Why won’t people: treat each other like human beings?
30. If you spend a night at my house: never ever judge me
31. I’d stop my wedding for: divine intervention. Nothing less. Even if I don’t believe – it’d have to be ‘that good’
32. The world could do without: money
33. I’d rather lick the belly of a cockroach than: be nipped by a rainbeetle (in public)
34. My favourite blonde(s) is/are me!
35. Paper clips are more useful than: hole punches
36. If I do anything well it’s: probably a fluke. yep!
37. I can’t help but: break things!
38. I usually cry: often
39. My advice to my child/nephew/niece: do your best and be kind
40. And by the way: I am holding back the whole time!
Everyone? Really? Okay.
1. My uncle once: was rescued at sea and then accused of being an American spy.
2. Never in my life:have I been to the west coast.
3. When I was five: I could sing the vocal scores for The Fantastiks, South Pacific and My Fair Lady.
4. High school was: almost soul destroying.
5. I will never forget: summers by the shore.
6. Once I met: Jackie Kennedy.
7. There’s this girl I know: who can make me smile just by being.
8. Once, at a bar: I was surprised with a job offer and I took it.
9. By noon, I’m usually: hopelessly behind.
10. Last night: I was time-warped into Mad Men and attended a bridge party.
11. If only I had: never injured my back.
12. Next time I go to church: will be for a funeral.
13. What worries me most: is the fear of dying like my mother.
14. When I turn my head left I see: a calender.
15. When I turn my head right I see: a small sculpture.
16. You know I’m lying when: I dunno. You tell me.
17. What I miss most about the Eighties is: my waist.
18. If I were a character in Shakespeare I’d be: the narrator.
19. By this time next year: I expect I still won’t know where my next job is coming from.
20. A better name for me would be: Flux
21. I have a hard time understanding: French, which makes life in Montreal a tad difficult.
22. If I ever go back to school, I’ll be giving the lecture.
23. You know I like you if: we move beyond small talk.
24. If I ever won an award, the first person I would thank would be: the judges.
25. Take my advice: most of it can be ignored.
26. My ideal breakfast is: two hours long.
27. A song I love but do not have is:What’s Going On
28. If you visit my hometown, I suggest you: call me because you’ll need a place to sleep.
29. Why won’t people: see beyond their noses.
30. If you spend a night at my house: you will get only the best because I love being a hostess.
31. I’d stop my wedding for: nothing. It’s already happened.
32. The world could do without: skunks
33. I’d rather lick the belly of a cockroach than: do latrine duty.
34. My favourite blonde(s) is/are: dogs.
35. Paper clips are more useful than: self-improvement books.
36. If I do anything well it’s: because I love doing it.
37. I can’t help but: think there’s more.
38. I usually cry: at schlocky, manipulative Hollywood moments involving animals.
39. My advice to my child/nephew/niece: don’t take yourself so seriously.
40. And by the way: cake and coffee always helps.
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