Interview of the month September 27, 2007
Interview of the Month , trackbackI’ve devoted no prior time nor prayer to picking who’s next in this here venture, so since I’m three weeks late with this I quickly said to myself I said “Self, who is the most intimidating person you can think of?” and self answered back “Why, it’s the plucky bass man from Metanoya, of course!” Perfect. Kind sir, I’ll not lie, you intimidate me. It’s only because your aura emits a lot of intelligence (at least in photos it does) and you look like the kind of person that uses humor as a weapon (I swear that’s a compliment) In other words, I’d prefer to simply abase to the mention of your name in reverence rather than approach you thus but I’ve heard from a number of peeps that you’re perfectly lovely so I’m conquering my fears here, be proud of me - I sure am!
Nuff said, lets get started. Guidelines for interviewees found here.
(Plucky bass man speaking:) I, intimidating? And after all I do to manifest the fruits of the sprit…love, gentleness, meekness? Oh well, no one’s perfect. On the other hand, it could be the kindest thing you could have said. From henceforth, every time a hot woman fails to jump on me, I can chalk it up to my “intimidating disposition”. It’s the cross I must bear, & like most crosses, I feel entirely unworthy, for behind this strong, silent exterior beats a veritable heart of gold, as a number of peeps have, apparently, already told you.
Oh, & that would be “humour as a defense mechanism”. “Weapon” just sounds SO hostile.
Nuff said.
Shucks, I don’t even know your name. Your full Christian name and how you got it - were you named after anyone etc?
My name, as it appears on my passport is George Michael Prince & no, I was not named after anyone, per se. Michael Prince comes from Dan.12:1 which my parents claimed for me at birth. George is a tradition on my father’s side of the family, the firstborn has been named George for generations & my grandmother would not hear of my being an exception.
You’ve lived in how many countries and speak how many languages?
I’ve lived in England, France, Belguim, Sri Lanka & India. I would like to say that I can speak french but that might give you the impression that I can, in fact, speak it–which is not strictly true. But I can witness in french so that’s what counts for me. Besides English, I’m linguistically challenged.
What’s the biggest miracle you’ve ever witnessed?
I’m not really sure what makes one miracle bigger than another. Is the miraculous supply of a few thousand Euros more wonderful than the miracle of a new life? or going to a Family fellowship & seeing hundreds of brethren whose everyday existence is a small part of a larger miracle? As far as “Power & Protection” type stories, I cannot think of one that sticks out from the rest right now. But given our lifestyle, perhaps one will come tomorrow.
Don’t know if you’re the blog-hopping type, but if so, what is your biggest pet peeve about blogs?
Not really the blog-hopping type, no, & as such have not developed any REAL peeves. But I am often a little put off by those who seem to think they can just start typing & assume that their random yamblings should be of charming interest to any hapless victim lucky enough to stumble across them, as if the sun shines out of their arse. Waste of server space, have they no dignity? There’s a REASON people use to keep their diaries private. If it’s an inspiring testimony, fine. Or an epiphany or a funny story. Or “little Keith lost his first tooth” or what have you. But I’m talking about people with absolutely NOTHING to say just going around proving it. They SAY, “If you don’t like it, you don’t need to read it” & I’m there thinking “Sorry, how was I supposed to know what a dullard you were gonna turn out to be?” It’s just not good for one’s faith in his fellow man. (I know, it’s starting to sound like a peeve, isn’t it?)
What’s something you can do that would surprise most people? (e.g., double-jointed tricks, “I bake an awesome casserole”, mind-reading etc.)
You came close with the awesome casserole. I dabble in exibitionism. The secret is regular, private practice in a mirror.
Besides musical or spiritual related stuff, what is one subject that you’re so passionate about that you could talk about for hours?
Seeing the length of this post, I would have to say “myself”. Other than that, anything to do with sex will keep my undivided attention for long periods of time.
Name one movie that you would never, ever watch again.
I WOULD say “Dukes of Hazard” but that would give away that I’ve actually WATCHED the ridiculous shyte & I’m not ready to humiliate myself that way.
If you were given a coupon to either skip out on a Home Council meeting or a Home Review meeting, which would you skip?
I would use the coupon to skip the SC home review. (I’m curently a HS)
Favorite old MO Letter and why?
For now it’s “Sample not a Sermon” becuase it revolutionised my view on witnessing. It shows the importance of having a winning team home that ppl can “come & see” & the importance of our sample of love which is our greatest witness. He says all the churches are preaching “Jesus Saves” but WE’RE really living it & that’s what makes us different. This really convicts me for all the areas where I need to live it more & BE that sample of someone Jesus saved. When I clean the toilet, do I clean it like someone who’s been spared from the fires of hell? Does the outreach team think of that nice, clean toilet & thank God for our heavenly home, inspiring them to, in turn, share heaven with others? My witness is my sample is my life & it needs pervade every aspect of my life or I’m a fake.
Any final words? My blog is your blog for one night only.
Final words…yeah, but this is already the longest I’ve ever posted on a blog so I’ll stop here.
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Ooohh this is going to be great. I hope he answers. Cheers Julz, you rock!
I’ll go get him and tell him this is here..it’s gonna fill his pride cup to running over..there’ll be no speaking to him from now on
Dude, “humor as a defense mechanism” was precisely my first choice but I didn’t want to give you the impression that I thought you had something to defend. Wowie!
Congratulations on your exhibitionist talent - with time, practice, and the power of the keys, you may even turn pro. I’ll put that one on my prayer list
And thanks for your kind reply, Mr. Prince. It was a fun read, plus I’m a notch or two less intimidated by you now and I figure that can’t be a bad thing.
Thanks to you as well Sophie, for your help. Shucks, I didn’t know I could fill someone’s pride cup to running over. Little ol’ me?
As long as Jesus loves you, I’m obliged to be benign at least.
I saw him naked.
I’d like to say I’m mature enough to not have that be the first thing that comes to mind…but, ditto what Clare said. Teehee!
Clare, you’re not alone in your assertion, and you’re certainly not one of few…
Sigh…and no one can EVER take THAT away from you.
Mr. Prince. Congratulations. I don’t know you, - and you don’t know me- but I liked your answers so I’m feeling very obliged to tell you of my sentiment.
Whether I saw you naked or not I would still venture to say you sound like you have conviction and I admire that. Anyone who likes witnessing is a friend of mine. So cheers fellow friend I think I like you.
Yay, my favorite blogger is back. Seriously, Jules, this is my favorite blog, and I missed checking for updates while you were gone at XD, but glad you had that wonderful opportunity.
And, while absolutely no offense intended to the other interviewees, this is totally my favorite one so far. I loved all of the dude’s answers. They were very funny and relatable.
And now I’m probably being really stupid, but what do people actually call you? Cause, sorry, but mr. prince just seems a bit weird for me.
“Mr. Prince” IS kinda weird. I tried calling him that for a while–’didn’t work so well for me. I try the “George” thing once in a while but usually we use Michael. And GeoMicPri is his “cyber” name.