Topic #1: What was the coolest birthday cake you've ever had as a kid?

I don't remember having a particularly cool birthday cake as a kid - maybe a "soccer cake", where it's shaped like a soccer field, has green icing and then gummi bears as soccer players. - But I don't remember if that was at my birthday party or a friend's.


Topic #2: What is your best childhood memory of being spoiled and loved by your grandparents? (If you've never known your grandparents, you can choose another family member!)

Just generally being at my grandfather's house. He lived on a farm, so I've spent a lot of time exploring and going on "adventures" there. He'd always have these specific kinds of ice cream and lemon sodas. He's the only grandparent I remember having (he died when I was 7 - my other grandfather died when I was 2, but I don't remember him at all. My grandmothers died before I was even born).


Topic #3: What was your favorite book as a child?

God, I don't know. There were so many. Even back then, I was into fantasy and supernatural stuff..


Topic #4: What was your first pet and what was its name?

I grew up having a dog, called Buller. He was a black spotted Russell Terrier, and I loved him to bits. We got him when I was maybe 5 or so, and he didn't die until I was around 18. Suddenly not having him around anymore was tough.


Topic #5: Did you believe in anything like trolls under your bed or closet monsters as a kid? If so, which one scared you the most?

I had a vivid imagination, so a couple of times I was sure there was a ghost in the house.