So, this is how I roll... My roll of honour, those whom I have selected, I dabbed my sword upon their proverbial shoulders in a virtual knighthood of blogging, sort of... in a much smaller way, and without the sword. I must just say that I had 11 people, but quite a few of them reneged on my proposal - so its not my fault that there were full calendars, schedules etc etc... Here though, are the eleven questions I asked them: 1 What sort of books do you like to read? 2 Do you believe in a higher power, (I’m thinking spiritual here)? 3 What fascinates you most about humanity? 4 If you were a colour, what colour would you be? 5 What’s your favourite scene from a film? 6 What are your three favourite foods (desserts are also food)? 7 What is your favourite song or lyric? 8 What is your passion and what inspired it? 9 If you could do one wild and extreme thing, what would it be and why? 10 If you could have lunch with a comedian, who would you choose? 11 Could you think of three things that your close friends would say that would describe you the best? And now, for the honour roll: Kelly Brown - Spark Change ("think of it as something between Pay it forward & Chicken Soup for the soul" - my words) Claudia Jones - It's a me thing(s) - yes, lots of 'things'. Claudia is a creative human and self professed Bubblegum enthusiast. Joachim Wilbers - JoachimArtist - following on from my post "The Future of Art" (don't be lazy, scroll down, way down) - visit his site and follow the many links into this fantastical world of digital art. Special Mentions: Although not participating in the challenge, the following blogs were on my provisional list of recruits - so see it as a small list of cool blogs to check out... (I included them with their Twitter profile pics; everyone on the post is worth a follow - its what I've done) Marysia's travel blog "MyTravelAffairs" - visit and find out more on Marysia's travels around the world. Cassie Patton's blog called "WittyTitleHere" - she's a professional writer, part time photographer and 'passable' dog whisperer. Blog of author and psychiatrist Olga Nunez Miret (posts in Spanish & English) visit her page here Darlene Craviotto: Screenwriter, playwright and author (and Mom). Her blog is titled "Can you all hear me in the back"
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This post comes to you as part of the Bloghop challenge. I was recruited (or tagged) by Eleni Muller (Papanou). She is an author all the way from Hawaii - and you can find her through the following link to her blog HERE. Thanks Eleni for thinking of me in this regard! So, as part of the Liebster blog Award challenge, i have to quote eleven random facts about myself and then answer the eleven questions from my recruiter - Eleni. And finally, recruit eleven people and do the very same thing - like a chain letter. (Challenge accepted) And now, on to my response to the Liebster challenge: 11 Random Facts about Steven Benjamin (ahem, me) -
11. · I may soon be immortalized in cartoon format. - An early work up - "I prefer the gentleman on the left. Quite a fine likeness, I might add" FYI - I don't wear spectacles. - I have taken a blood oath, sworn to secrecy and may only divulge details - which include the creator/illustrator's name when he launches it himself... (okay the blood oath part is technically not a fact, though it is a fact that it is practiced in some parts of the world... somewhere, maybe even by some random guy, who also happens to be named Steven). Okay, now to answering Eleni's questions: 1. What fictional character would you love to be for a day? Bruce Wayne – okay wait… No, not James bond either, that’s too typical, does Jeremy Clarkson count, no . . . AAAhh yes, I know – GAMBIT! No... when in doubt, always be BATMAN! 2. What is the hardest aspect of writing for you? Finding the right words, to match the amazing imagery and pure coolness permeating in the creative nerve center of my mind (it’s harder than it sounds), and yes, sometimes it’s so cool there just are no words. 3. What three historical figures would you love to share a cup of coffee and conversation with? Nikola Tesla; John the Baptist; Winston Churchill (Alternate list: Steve Biko, Michelangelo - with a translator of course, Princess Diana) 4. If you weren't an author, what else would you be doing? Working another job whilst fulfilling my passions and pursuing my dreams in other smaller ways. (or maybe start the South African Bobsled team) 5. On your deathbed, far into the future, how do you want to be remembered? A man who lived true to himself, always in pursuit of the heart of Christ… (or just, a good example) 6. Do you believe in an afterlife? Yes, I was born in heaven… one day I shall return home. CD cover - links to youtube vids 7. What is your favorite book, movie, and album? The Avenger – Frederick Forsyth. The Dark Knight (though, being a movie critic means I have a rather extensive list of favourites.) I’ve never actually settled on a favourite album, though my music tastes are pretty vast. Favourite song would be “Black” – by Pearl Jam… and if I was under duress to pick an album, I guess I’d go with U2’s ‘Joshua Tree’ (or their first ‘Best of’ collection). Then again, according to the “most listened to” on my playlist – it would be Ben Howard’s “Every Kingdom”. 8. Name the worst aspect of humanity. Indifference to your fellow human, which is kind of an appendage to that of inhumaneness. 9. Name the best aspect of humanity. To Love, unconditionally… 10. If an alien landed on Earth and asked you to go with him or her, but that you'd never be able to return home, would you go. Why or why not? No. Assuming this would happen in the next week or even few years (while I’m young) – too many things to do here. Too many people to Love, to shout at (even metaphorically, or in written word), to educate, to learn from… Then there’s the very likely scenario of me crapping myself and fainting at the site of said ET. If this were to happen in my older years – Maybe… because if I’m still married (because I intend to be a husband to a woman one day) and she’s still alive, then I definitely wouldn’t want to miss out on any of that… So to conclude – Probably Not, though there is a chance, if the circumstance is right, and the space trip is first class, and maybe if I stipulated a "plus one" clause! 11. Do you believe intelligent life exists beyond this planet? Why or why not? This is something I haven’t paid that much attention to, simply because it doesn’t really affect me that much, as in my everyday life… but I would have to say yes, I believe intelligence life exists on other planets. I’m a strong believer in the old “just because you cannot see it, doesn’t mean it isn’t there” credo, and the universe is too vast (and we are too small) to simply and firmly state that we are all there is in it (regarding intelligent life forms) Stay tuned, my next post will include the eleven people I recruit (thought I'd highlight them all in a special post of awesomeness... plus, contacting them all can prove a hassle... you know artists.
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