The Proust Questionnaire: Gautami

April 04, 2015 07:10 pm | Updated November 26, 2021 10:23 pm IST

What is your idea of happiness?

The mental strength to pursue my dreams.

What is your greatest fear?

Being average

What is your favourite virtue?

Kindness

What is the principal aspect of your personality?

Driven.

What is your main fault?

The inability to say no.

For what fault do you have the most tolerance?

Ignorance.

What do you hate the most?

Intolerance.

What would be your greatest misfortune?

To be the last human standing.

What is your most treasured possession?

I have none. It's all transient.

What is your favourite colour?

I have as many favourites as there are moods in the mind.

If not yourself, who would you be?

Anyone.

Who are your favourite poets?

Rabindranath Tagore, Kamal Haasan, Ramaseshu.

What is the military event you admire the most?

Facing battle.

What is the reform you admire the most?

Education.

Which talent would you most like to have?

Singing.

Which character in world history do you most despise?

Unfortunately, we have had too many and continue to add to the number.

What is your favourite food and drink?

Potato fry and pappu (dal) with rice. Water.

What is your present state of mind?

Verging on a Eureka moment.

How would you like to die?

With no regrets.

What is your favourite motto?

Live and let live.

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