Proust Questionnaire
Garry Hoffart | Vice-President, ARTA
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a Proust Questi
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his answers to some questions segue toward oth
1. What is your motto?
“Where no man has gone before”:
words made famous by Captain
James T. Kirk (a.k.a. William
Shatner) of the USS Enterprise.
These are not my words, but
they do express an idea that
is both one of my talents,
and also one of my greatest
hindrances. It is my belief in
‘what if’ thinking, through my
abstract random character, that
creates this dichotomy of chaos
and tranquility. My random
abstractness kicks into overdrive
when I sit in meetings and the
group is generating possible
solutions, concepts, editions, and
trying to crystal ball projections
either for the future or for the
task at hand. This is a great
attribute for coming up with
options, but it also provides too
many for people to fully consider,
thus sometimes creating chaos.
2. How do you find meaning in
life? (See also, answer to Q5.)
I’m a collector of science fiction
fantasy ever since reading
became a passion for me in
Grade 9. My collection consists
of first edition hardcover books
from the famous
famous — author
It also consists of
crime, and drama
even includes the
of my youngest s
of Souls, which is
science fiction fan
3. What is your
virtue?
I’ve been called a
— I like to help pe
assistance or requ
the lighter side of
around people. I’m
Whether it’s build
listening with an
you gonna call?” S
House Hoffart.
4. What is your
happiness? (Se
to Q3.)
“It’s supper time,
The family is gath
Thanksgiving tabl
meal. I tell them t
all day long, with
down my face, to
ready and hot on
all laugh, as they k
is one of my favou
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