Sometimes being interviewed can result in unexpected consequences. Try one of my best, from 2004. The Q and A format is trite but provided me with some opportunities. 

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“Dr. Bowers has an amazingly good sense of humor. We requested him to answer some questions in short, so our readers could know him better. Here is what he has come up with:”

 Calling in life :The phone is busy

First award :Driver’s license

First book:Cat in the Hat for Dummies

Greatest inspiration:Bill Gates

Greatest love of my life: Judy Garland in Wizard of Oz

I am most sensitive about: My feet

I am passionate about:My sleep

I am superstitious about: It is bad luck to be superstitious

I don’t compromise with: You decide

I hate: Squeaky chalk boards

I look forward to: Waking up

I Love: Sleeping in late when I am 4 time zones from home.

I would like to be marooned on a desert island with: Satellite TV.

If I could change one thing about my family, it would be: I would be younger than they are.

If I could change one thing about myself, it would be: Have more choices

If I could change one thing about the world, it would be: Make it a happier place

My biggest assets: What’s that??

My biggest fear: Doing this interview

My Birthday: Seems to be every other month.

My current state of mind: The State of Confusion which is next to Rhode Island.

My favorite bedroom line: Nylon or hemp.

My favorite food: Any

My favorite one-liner: I don’t do jokes

My favorite possession: Commemorative underwear from Super Bowl XXIX.

My favorite quote: Do this over (inside joke from Dental School)

My favorite journey/holiday: Occurs frequently due to my mind drifting off somewhere without me.

My greatest extravagance: Eye shadow from Mary Kay Cosmetics.

My greatest necessity: Daily bathing.

My greatest regret: Weekly bathing.

My Hero: The guy who invented peanut butter.

My idea of perfect happiness: Guilt free peanut butter; extra crunchy.

My life’s mantra: When in doubt, go to sleep.

My most treasured possession: Any money my wife leaves in my wallet.

My sex appeal: Appears to have already been peeled and eaten.

My spice: Old

My strength: A determination to finish this interview.

My wildest fantasy: Any one actually reading this.

Place Of Birth: Hearsay statements place this in California sometimes after the Gold Rush of 1849.

Real Name: Ferdinand Marcos Jr

The move/case/book that kick started my career: S. Holmes

What touches me most: Generally my belt buckle.

When or where was I happiest: Getting overly wine tested in Switzerland.

Where do I see myself five years down the line: Standing looking at the other end of the line.

Who or what would I like to be born as in my next life: A sentient being