I Have Been Interviewed...
By Admiral Norrington (commodore_jn)
1. I couldn't help but notice that portrait of you in your cabin on the Endeavour. You know, the embarrassingly large one that seemed to take up a whole corner of the room. Any particular reason why you had it painted?
The plan was that the thing would be hung at Headquarters. Bit of a waste, actually. The artist rather ruined my chin.
((…Best. Question. Ever. *g*))
2. What is your favourite book?
I’m torn, really. I’ve a collection of Cicero that I am fond of, and Swift as well…Ultimately though I must say Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Quite dark, brilliant when performed but better still when it is read, if I do say so myself.
3. Why the EITC? Surely one as power hungry as you with your ambition would be more suited to a seat in Parliament?
Being hungry for power and being able to obtain power are very different things. Where is the fun in that though? Really, I’m in with the Company because I’m not limited to just one thing. I enjoy my work, every part of it. I simply…clicked with the EITC.
4. Who or what was your first love affair with?
You use the word “love” and so the answer is changed completely and entirely. I have always been drawn to the impossible. If I am told I cannot have something it is in my nature to prove the world wrong and take it. She was...she is the sister of one of the captains currently in my employ. Her name is Isabella. She told me “No.” and I was captivated at once by that. It’s not a word I am used to hearing.
I managed, eventually, to turn “No.” into “Perhaps.” And while I call her mine she manages to keep herself unattainable and reminds me that she will always be hers and simply have the graces to allow me near her. …She’s impossible really. I had intentions to wed her before. I am not sure what occurs now.
5. Of the seven virtues and seven deadly sins, which one of each you admire most?
Diligence and Pride, I would have to say. Diligence brought me to the top and my Pride was my undoing. I respect and acknowledge it.
INSTRUCTIONS
01. Leave me a comment saying, "Interview me."
02. I respond by asking you five questions of a very intimate and creepily personal nature. Or not so creepy/personal.
03. You WILL update your LJ with the answers to the questions.
04. You will include this explanation and an offer to interview someone else in the post.
05. When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them five questions.
Who worded this explanation, really?
1. I couldn't help but notice that portrait of you in your cabin on the Endeavour. You know, the embarrassingly large one that seemed to take up a whole corner of the room. Any particular reason why you had it painted?
The plan was that the thing would be hung at Headquarters. Bit of a waste, actually. The artist rather ruined my chin.
((…Best. Question. Ever. *g*))
2. What is your favourite book?
I’m torn, really. I’ve a collection of Cicero that I am fond of, and Swift as well…Ultimately though I must say Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Quite dark, brilliant when performed but better still when it is read, if I do say so myself.
3. Why the EITC? Surely one as power hungry as you with your ambition would be more suited to a seat in Parliament?
Being hungry for power and being able to obtain power are very different things. Where is the fun in that though? Really, I’m in with the Company because I’m not limited to just one thing. I enjoy my work, every part of it. I simply…clicked with the EITC.
4. Who or what was your first love affair with?
You use the word “love” and so the answer is changed completely and entirely. I have always been drawn to the impossible. If I am told I cannot have something it is in my nature to prove the world wrong and take it. She was...she is the sister of one of the captains currently in my employ. Her name is Isabella. She told me “No.” and I was captivated at once by that. It’s not a word I am used to hearing.
I managed, eventually, to turn “No.” into “Perhaps.” And while I call her mine she manages to keep herself unattainable and reminds me that she will always be hers and simply have the graces to allow me near her. …She’s impossible really. I had intentions to wed her before. I am not sure what occurs now.
5. Of the seven virtues and seven deadly sins, which one of each you admire most?
Diligence and Pride, I would have to say. Diligence brought me to the top and my Pride was my undoing. I respect and acknowledge it.
INSTRUCTIONS
01. Leave me a comment saying, "Interview me."
02. I respond by asking you five questions of a very intimate and creepily personal nature. Or not so creepy/personal.
03. You WILL update your LJ with the answers to the questions.
04. You will include this explanation and an offer to interview someone else in the post.
05. When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them five questions.
Who worded this explanation, really?