In a lovely surprise this evening, I find I've been nominated by the gorgeous @meixime to take part in a little questionnaire ...
1. Name: Eleanor
- Nickname: "Persephone Pitstop" for burlesque, "Pumpkin" or "Cutebutt" for the hubby
2. Sign: Pisces
3. Favourite TV show: "Steven Universe" when in an upbeat mood, "The Prisoner" when less so
4. Favourite drink: Lady Grey Tea
5. Favourite alcoholic drink: Absinthe
6. Favourite season: Spring
7. Favourite band: Dresden Dolls, does Leonard Cohen count as a band?
8. Favourite store: Weird little antique and junk shops that look so eclectic you might be in danger of slipping into another dimension though their furniture
9. Favourite kind of book: Fantasy (and on that note I'll just slip in a recommendation for "Circe" by Madeline Miller)
10. What is a cause you are really passionate about? For awhile, stopping Brexit, but that didn't work out so well ...
11. What did you study or learn? English Literature (thesis on Shelley and English Gothic Literature)
12 .What is that one song that is stuck in your head? "Supermassive Black Hole" (We've just been doing it in dance class)
13. Where would you like to live? Paris, only the hubs would hate it (as he was born there, so it holds no romantic value for him whatsoever)
14. Who influenced you most? The hubby, Terry Pratchett, and various burlesque dancers (loveliest people ever)
15. Who is your favourite celebrity couple? Amanda Palmer and Neil Gaiman
16. What is your most used emoji? Black hearts, purple hearts, vampires ... I is predictable.
17. What helps you relax? Creating (writing, dance routines, programs, costumes, whatever - never more depressed and anxious when I am lacking a project to focus on)
18. What topic do you think shouldn't be taboo? Thankfully, few of the subjects I care about that used to be too controversial to discuss in "polite" circles (trans rights, sex workers' rights for example) are any more ... though I think there should possibly be a taboo attached to any suggestion to push said subjects back under the carpet
19. What is the greatest accomplishment of your life? Becoming a burlesque dancer and soloist
20. What do you want to achieve in your life? Actually become a good burlesque dancer and soloist
Time for some nominations (apologies if you've already done this) ...
@chroi @dhyani @starstuff @opalenigmatic_ @phianixx @sleuth @floxy @butterflyandmarishka @spicedsoychai @bluenicorn
