Getting to know all about you

Steve Glassman, one of my oldest friends, spent last month blogging like a maniac as part of Nano Poblano. I followed his posts, and even after knowing him for more than three decades, managed to learn some new things.

Since Steve opted to be so candid, I felt it only fair to reply in kind. These are my responses to the questions he answered here:

What’s the #1 most played song on your playlist?

I checked the play counts in my iTunes app and found “Virtuoso” by Black Violin was at the top of the list. The other most-played app-toppers:

“Uncharted: The Eldorado Megamix” by DJ Shadow
“(The Forgotten People)” by Thievery Corporation
“Fresh Blood” by Eels
“Ain’t No Rest For The Wicked” by Cage the Elephant

Are these my favorite songs? No, though I do love ’em. But they are the songs I listen to in the middle of the night, during a long drive, while working out or when I just need an extra boost of “Jade” energy.

Apple has also created a “smart playlist” of the songs I listen to most often. Other than the ones listed above, my top five were:

“Do I Wanna Know?” by Arctic Monkeys
“Calm the Storm” by Graffiti 6
“Come Over Here” by Sam Bettens
“Escape Artist” by Zoe Keating
“Dead Souls” by Nine Inch Nails

What is one of your favorite quotes?

“Just once in a while let us exalt the importance of ideas and information.” –Edward R. Murrow

Alas, we live in an age where millions proudly disdain seekers of knowledge and worship “reality tv” personalities.

What sound do you love?

I love eavesdropping on the conversations of trees.