The Bernard Pivot Quizz

These 10 questions originally came from a French series, “Bouillon de Culture” hosted by Bernard Pivot. It is probably more familiar to many as the question James Lipton asks at the end of “Inside the Actor’s Studio.”

What is your favorite word?

Mama.

What is your least favorite word?

Sorry.

What turns you on?

Feeling special.

What turns you off?

Regret.

What sound do you love?

My parents’ voices.

What sound do you hate?

My sisters crying.

What profession other than yours would you most like to try?

Opera singer.

What profession would you least like to try?

Anything involving planes.

What’s your favorite curse word?

Shucks – really.

If heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?

Pretty good – try again.