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Name: Amanda
Nickname(s): Mandy, I suppose. Nothing odd though.
Age: 21
Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Three positive adjectives that describe who you are: Curious, witty, honest
Three negative adjectives that describe who you are: Acerbic, lazy, judgmental
Pick a line from a song that you think describes you: Complain about the present and blame it on the past/
I’d like to find your inner child and kick its little ass/Get over it (Get Over It- The Eagles)
Favourite quote “Crime is the soul of lust. What would pleasure be if it were not accompanied by crime? It is not the object of debauchery that excites us, rather the idea of evil.” Marquis de Sade
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, writing, people watching, movies, beer/wine tastings, collecting things, mountain biking when it’s warm out, talking at odd hours of the night.
Likes: Harry Potter, Star Wars, photography, kitties, music (industrial metal, classic rock, country rock), a ton of various movies, clothing/accessories with skulls or pirate themes, watching American football and ice hockey, eating chili-cheese hot dogs.
Dislikes: Spiders, sickness, most of the idiots at college, R&B, schmoozing, high-pitched voices.
Either Or...
Bravery or Revenge: Revenge. Bravery, hah, I’m still afraid of the dark.
Social or Anti-social: Anti-social. I get along pretty well with others, but I’m content by myself.
Brilliance or Imagination: Imagination. I don’t suppose I’m actually brilliant at anything.
Street smart or Book smart: Either. They both take you far in life.
Pessimist or Optimist Pessimist. I’m a bit of a misanthrope, no doubt.
Night or Day Night. I’m more awake and my eyes dislike direct sunlight.
Leader or Follower Leader. I follow very rarely.
Laid-Back or Tense Tense. I appear laid-back but inside I’m all coiled and ready to spring.
Realist or Dreamer Realist. Gave up on dreams a long time ago, but that doesn’t mean I’ve lost my imagination.
Favourites:
Movies Star Wars (original trilogy), Harry Potter (all), A Clockwork Orange, The Patriot, Sleepy Hollow, Jurassic Park, Wrongfully Accused, Star Gate, most Bond movies, and Sweeney Todd was pretty sick.
Books Always have had a fondness for the Redwall series although I’ve outgrown their charm , Harry Potter, A Clockwork Orange, The Fuck-Up, David Sedaris’ works, the poetry of Catullus, any kind of scholarly books on masculinity, The James Bond Phenomenon.
Music Rammstein, Marilyn Manson, Collective Soul, Matchbox Twenty, Eve 6, The Eagles, Rolling Stones, Ludacris, Eminem, The Phantom of the Opera. I’m all over the place.
Artist (optional) I appreciate good photography by anyone.
Color Blue. A lovely cerulean. Although I wear only dark/natural tones.
Would you attempt the impossible, even if you were told it couldn't be done? No. If it’s impossible, why would I waste my time trying to accomplish it?
Would you do what you thought was right, even without the help or support of others? Yes. I’m comfortable by myself. Besides, when I really put my mind to something I’ve got the necessary ambition to get it accomplished.
Are you dependable? Mostly. I have a tendency of over-thinking things and then backing out at the last moment. I change my mind frequently as well, so I’m a bit flighty. In that sense, I’m rather selfish, but I think if the situation were an honest to God emergency, I’d be extremely dependable. I work well under pressure.
Who or What would you lay in front of a tank for? My maternal grandmother. I’m very attached to her because she was always my baby-sitter when I was young and I saw her every week. She always showed me the most kindness and affection.
The Movies and Characters-
Favorite Johnny character and why?: I just love him as Captain Jack Sparrow. I wouldn’t say it was his best role or really showcased his emotional talent or anything, but he’s so excellent at inventing characters and sticking to it. His flailing arms are ridiculous, his lines are hilarious and his facial features convey so much. It was just so creative and humorous and literally reduces me to giggles.
Which character do you relate to most and why?: I probably relate best, out of all the Depp movies I’ve seen, to Ichabod Crane. He’s a very practical, no nonsense kind of guy. He trusts in what he sees and follows his head instead of his heart. I don’t believe in paranormal sort of things either so I can imagine myself freaking out if I were actually confronted with the undead or real sorcery.
Favorite scene from with a Johnny character in it? Well, it’s not exactly the longest scene, but the one that stands out most in my mind when I think of Depp characters, is when (in Edward Scissorhands) is in the car for the first time with Dianne Wiest and he bonks into the window. I laugh every time I see it.
Favorite quotes by Johnny characters (no more then three):
“You know that withholding vital information from a federal officer is a serious offence. Especially when that officer has paid handsomely for it and wouldn't think twice about ripping that patch off your eye hole and skull-fucking you to death.” (Agent Sands, OUATIM)
“One toke? You poor fool! Wait till you see those goddamn bats.” (Raoul Duke, F&L)
Favorite Johnny Character movie, and why?: I adore Once Upon A Time In Mexico. It’s such a different movie and I like to see him showcase his badass side. It’s sexy. And the whole thing is just ridiculous.