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By Dustin Rowles | Posted Under Comment Diversions | Comments (108)

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For those of you wondering whether your previous comment diversion suggestions will ever see the light of Pajiba, note that this one comes from Nicole (Fuscia), and she sent it along to me in October 2009. It comes from a morning show she listens to in Philly, and it goes like this:

Pick four people with whom you’d like to spend the day. Each of the four must come from one specific category: 1) Actor, 2) Writer, 3) Musician, and 4) Athlete. Explain your reasoning.

(Damn: I just read the tea leaves on this diversion, and remembered why it’s taken me so long to present it. I see a lot of fivesomes in the explanations).









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Comments

1) Actor - John Krasinski. Why? BECAUSE I LOVE HIM AND I NEED THIS TIME TO MAKE HIM LOVE ME!

2) Writer - Charlaine Harris. I have got to meet the creator of Sookie, Bill and Eric because she is clearly a horny nutball and I believe that we would get along famously. Famously.

3) Musician - Juliana Hatfield. She is like a gorgeous little pixie that likes to curse for the shock value. Also her music is beautiful and are connected to some lovely times in my life.

4) Athlete - Brian Urlacher. GO BEARS! Also, he is gigantic and cute.

Posted by: Pinky McLadybits at June 21, 2010 4:26 PM

1) George Clooney. This needs no explanation.

2) Caroline Weber, author of "Queen of Fashion: What Marie Antoinette Wore to the Revolution" She came to give a lecture at my school and I was lucky enough to talk to her after at the book signing and she seemed SO awesome. I'd love to spend more time with her.

3) Liz Phair. Her music has been hugely influential on my life. I just want to talk to her about boys and how much life sucks sometimes and ways to make it better.

4) Laura Robson. She's a really great (and totally adorable) up-and-coming tennis player. She's hilarious in all her interviews, and she probably has a lot of good tennis gossip.

Posted by: Claire at June 21, 2010 4:32 PM

1) Actor -- Natalie Portman. She's so god damn sweet I could sprinkle her in my coffee.

2) Writer -- Gotta be Hunter S. Thompson. And I hope no one is writing the same thing to beat me to this.

3) Musician -- Bob Marley. BECAUSE HE'S BOB MARLEY.

4) Athlete -- bit of a tough one, but I'm going to use some outside the box thinking on this one. George Best, in his youth. Party like a rock star.

Posted by: D-Day at June 21, 2010 4:34 PM

1) David Tennant. Because he seems interesting/somewhat intelligent. Plus, gorgeous.
2) Michael Chabon. Becuase I think he's hilarious and brilliant.
3) Duke Ellington. Because he was the happiest genius ever.
4) Pele. Because have you SEEN him play? Is there anyone ever who is cooler?

Posted by: esme at June 21, 2010 4:34 PM

Actor: Kate Winslet. We can talk boys and boobs and sex and we can get wasted at her favorite pubs.

Writer: Aimee Bender. Her short stories are bizarre and well written and kind of infectious, and I'm hoping she has the personality to match.

Musician: Amanda Palmer. Lizzieborden took me to her show in Philly and she was incredibly engaging and quirky. She'd be super fun to hang out with and maybe MAYBE she'd bring Neil Gaiman.

Athlete: Jayson Werth. So I can pin him down, shave off his hobo beard, play catch, and then WRASTLE.

Posted by: Julie at June 21, 2010 4:36 PM

Actor....Christina Ricci...I know she's been through some of the same stuff(body and ED wise as me) and I'd like to talk to her about that and also the fact I have SUCH a crush on her and I'd probably flirt a little bit and see how she responded.

Writer...Alive or dead? Because god damn...Um...I'm gonna go for living ...actually I dont know...Mike Carey. He's from Liverpool like me.

Musician...Jimi Hendrix...I'd ask about his hands

Athlete...Lance Armstrong. I'd ask if he's really a superhero

Posted by: Nadine at June 21, 2010 4:37 PM

I'd have to say:

1.) Tom Cruise so I could infiltrate the Scientist church and see what's really going on in there.

2.) Chuck Palahniuk would be too interesting to pass up.

3.) James Taylor. I'd just like to sit around and jam a little bit with the guy.

4.) I'd spend a day with Tiger Woods if it meant that I got to be around that many hot white women.

Posted by: Dangerous Dave at June 21, 2010 4:39 PM

1) Actor - Gary Oldman. I don't have to explain, and if I do, I'm going to shove this rusty spork into your medulla oblongata.

2) Writer - Peter F. Hamilton. I've never read better Science Fiction ever. I wish I had that kind of imagination.

3) Musician - I'd say Celine, but we already talk regularly so....Lemmy. Because it's fucking Lemmy!

4) Athlete - George St Pierre. I'd like to learn how to beat people up.

Posted by: admin at June 21, 2010 4:39 PM

Actor: Jack Nicholson. Who wouldn't want to pick this guy's brain about the last 40 years in Hollywood?

Writer: Isaac Asimov. Writing, science fiction, physics, whatever. This was the Man. Also, dead. did you say "living?"

Musician: David Gilmour (Pink Floyd): One of my favorites of all time, on one of my favorite bands of all time. Seems down to earth and personable in interviews. I can't think of very many musicians that I can spend more than 2 minutes with without wanting to throttle them.

Athlete: Brett Favre. Why the hell not. Seems funny, interesting, coherent most of the time. Probably likes beer.

Posted by: logar at June 21, 2010 4:43 PM

1) Actor: Alan Rickman. I want to see if the voice in real life can actually cause me to burst into flames. I'm betting it can.

2) Writer: Erika Lopez. I love her books and I love that she's cool enough to send me little notes when I order things off her website and I really REALLY want to just hang out and get drunk with her. Really.

3) Musician: Tori Amos. That lady has a warped brain and I want to ask her random, odd questions and see how she answers them.

4) Athlete: Um. I don't know. I don't really pay attention to the sports.

Posted by: MyySharona at June 21, 2010 4:43 PM

1) Actor: Sarah Polley - She seems to be pretty interesting and can probably talk about a number of things beyond Hollywood.
2) Writer: Haruki Murakami - We can talk about books and running. I hope he speaks English, because I don't speak Japanese.
3) Musician: Neko Case - For obvious reasons.
4) Athlete: Natalie Coughlin - I need swimming tips, and she's not bad to look at.

Posted by: sars at June 21, 2010 4:46 PM

damn, Julie beat me to my Athlete. Let's see:
Actor - Sam Rockwell. We could goofy dance and carry on a meaningful conversation as well. Two requirements for a good day.

Writer - Margaret Atwood. I think she's an amazingly skilled author, and seeing as she's something of a recluse it would feel like a huge privilege to get to spend time with her.

Musician - Thom Yorke. I don't even know what a day like him would be like, but I think I'd either end up scarred for life and clawing the walls or feeling that my faith in humanity and the importance of life has been restored.

Athlete - Since I can't molest Werthy as I was already beaten to it, I'll choose my long time love, John LeClair. I know he's retired, but whatever. Surely he must have some good stories.

Posted by: ninetwenteetoo at June 21, 2010 4:48 PM

Actor - Zooey Deschanel. Because she's MY manicindiepixiedreamgirl! And she should love me like I love her. By that I mean, for somewhat inexplicable reasons.

Writer - Tolkien. Anybody who is that genius should have more friends. And of course by more friends, I mean me.

Musician - Bob Dylan. Best songwriter who has ever lived. And he manages to be brilliant without being really depressed. Imagine how much it would suck to hang out with Elliott Smith. Sure, he writes great songs, but he'd probably just cry and shoot up. Twice.

Athlete - Wayne Gretzky. Cause I'm Canadian, bitches.

Posted by: A-schaef at June 21, 2010 4:50 PM

Actor: Alan Tudyk. Because he is immeasurably awesome. And sexy. And funny.

Writer: Neil Gaiman. Because I love his books, and his tweets make me wonder if he is actually a self-important twat, and I would like to investigate.

Musician: Hmm... Marc Broussard comes to mind. I met him at the House of Blues once, and he seems like the type for cigars and liquor on the porch playing poker.

Athlete: My first thought is Drew Brees, because I love Louisiana, and he is precious, and we could coo over his little baby.

Posted by: Patty O'Green at June 21, 2010 4:51 PM

Well, does it matter if they're living or dead? If not:

1. Actor - Tina Fey. She's funny and we could bond over being PA girls.

2. Musician - Colin Meloy from the Decemberists. If he tells stories like he writes songs, we'll be entertained all day.

3. Writer - Octavia Butler, my one dead submission to the list. She's my favorite science fiction author, and I'd love to bend her ear about her experiences as an author.

4. Athlete - Hmmm. I don't really have any favorite athletes... can I say Joe Paterno? He used to play football. He's basically a god where I live. And I love cranky old men.

Posted by: MelBivDevoe at June 21, 2010 4:54 PM

Actor: George Clooney - the guy is a walking god, you know you would have a good time being his wingman.

Writer: Neil Gaiman. I don't think any writer has brought more to the realm of fantastic fiction in the last 20 years. And he seems like he would be quite cool to chill with.

Musician: Trent Reznor. I've been a Nails fan since back in the day and he's one of the few musicians I think I could have a conversation with and not need to be stoned or lobotomized.

Athlete: John Elway. The dude has stories and he knows how to party.

Posted by: TylerDFC at June 21, 2010 4:54 PM

1. Joel McHale - he just seems hilarious, snarky, and like he'd be fun to hang out with.

2. Terry Pratchett.

3. Zooey Deschanel. Totally counts, because she's a musician too. I just think she seems cool.

4. Peyton Manning. Might be a little on the cliche side, but I love everything about Peyton Manning.

Posted by: rushmorebeekeeper at June 21, 2010 4:54 PM

Actor: RDJ. There's no way that wouldn't be a riotous mind fuck

Writer: David Sedaris - I met him at a signing and it confirmed my love. He is such an adorable little man!

Musician: Flight of the Conchords. If I had to choose one of them it'd be Jemaine.

Athlete: this is the easiest one of all. JOHNNY WEIR

Posted by: susan at June 21, 2010 4:55 PM

1) Actor - Viggo Mortensen. Amazingly talented, loves nature, horses, and can write me poetry. Not to mention he's really, really ridiculously good looking.

2) Author - Salman Rushdie. I'd want to talk politics with him while eating delicious Indian food.

3) Musician - Jónsi. Enchanting voice and his new album is fantastic, plus I love his accent.

4) Athlete - Roger Federer. I'm a fan and man, that was a close call today at Wimbledon!

Posted by: Snrub at June 21, 2010 4:55 PM

Haha, ninetwenteetoo, that is EXACTLY what I thought when I considered putting Thom Yorke as my Musician pick. I absolutely love his music, but I don't know if I could hang out with the guy.

Posted by: MelBivDevoe at June 21, 2010 4:56 PM

1) Ewan McGregor. Besides being possibly my favorite actor, the man seems like a barrel of fun. If I'm hosting a party with only four other people, I want someone who can keep the energy high while still being respectable.

2) Craig Ferguson or Chuck Klosterman. It's a tough call, but when I think about it, most writers are fairly boring. Ferguson is awesome, and both of his books are fantastic, and I feel like he'd be entertaining. However, if I'm inviting Ewan McGregor, these two are already friends sort-of and are both Scottish, so I fear they would fracture off into their own party and leave the rest of us behind. Klosterman doesn't seem liked he'd be a wild barrel of laughs, but he's a genuinely interesting guy and we could talk about music all night and not get bored. I'd invite Vonnegut, but he's dead.

3) Brian Burton, aka Danger Mouse. Because I bet, behind the sunglasses, dude is a lot of fun. Nobody who's that good at making music that's that weird could be totally boring, right?

4) Peyton Manning. He's the only athlete I cold imagine hanging out with and having a good time.

Posted by: ChristianH at June 21, 2010 4:57 PM

Well, I'm assuming that living/dead has no bearing on this. And taking that a step further, I'm picking specific eras for some people.

Actor - Harrison Ford circa late 70's/early 80's. Because he's Han Fucking Solo and Indiana Jones. What could be more awesome than that?

Writer - Francesca Lia Block. Doesn't matter how old I get, I still think her books are incredible and magical. Who wouldn't want to hang out with someone who writes about SoCal surfers and fairies?

Musician - Robert Johnson. To see if he really did sell his soul to the devil. Also, to see if he actually did die barking like a dog.

Athlete - I don't really know sports people much, so I'm gonna pass on this one.

Posted by: Jeni at June 21, 2010 4:59 PM

Wow, looking at the comments, I didn't think of RDJ or Colin Meloy from The Decemberists, which is absurd, as they're two of my favorite people to ever live. I'll stick with Ewan, I suppose, but Danger Mouse might have to stay home if Mr. Meloy comes to town.

Posted by: ChristianH at June 21, 2010 5:02 PM

1) Actor: Tina Fey - I'm spending the day with these people? Tina Fey's always the one I think of as being awesome to hang out with doing nothing. Like... shopping for a dinner party at Whole Foods with her would be AWESOME.
2) Writer: Barbara Kingsolver - I think she would just be so interesting, with her homegrown food adventures and interesting books I've read of hers. I just don't feel like it would ever be boring, even if we'd talk about things that maybe don't interest me.
3) Musician: Imogen Heap - hands down the most engaging live performer I've ever seen. Watch her VBlogs on YouTube and she talks of all these dinners she hosts for the people working on her house or who help her with her music and... I just want to be at one of aforementioned dinners with subsequent bonfire.
4) Athlete: Andy Roddick - Pretty.

Posted by: whatBENwatches at June 21, 2010 5:04 PM

snrub, a buddy of mine met him Jonsi and they talked for maybe twenty minutes. Said he was an awesome guy.

Posted by: ChristianH at June 21, 2010 5:05 PM

MelBivDevoe, is it just me, or is Joe Paterno basically the human version of the old guy from Up?

Posted by: ChristianH at June 21, 2010 5:07 PM

Actor: Joseph Gordon-Levitt. I can think of lots and lots and lots of actors I'd want to meet but he's among the few that I think I'd actually be able to say more than 2 words to (without fainting and spending the rest of the day unconscious that is). And that's a compliment to him really cuz he just seems like a guy you can just chill with.

Writer: George R. R. Martin so I can cross examine him about the next Song Of Fire and Ice series book. Question 1: WHEN THE FUCK IS IT COMING OUT?..

Musician: Florence Welch from Florence + the Machine. Saw her live in NYC and she was AMAZING and just seems so gracious and fun.

Athlete: Kobe Bryant. Bring on the hate. LAKERS FOREVER.

Posted by: Em at June 21, 2010 5:07 PM

1) Actor: Johnny Depp a truly unique talent with an unusual vision.
2) Writer: Thomas Pynchon the famous recluse with perspective on the dystopia of the 20th Century. And an opportunity to settle whether or not he wrote the Wanda Tinafsky letters.
3) Musician: Ry Cooder who has made so much great music and collaborated with other greats. A chance to find out just how much uncredited music he made for the Stones.
4) Kareem who spanned the eras of oscar Robertson to Michael Jordan.

Posted by: jaf at June 21, 2010 5:08 PM

1) Actor: Hugh Laurie
2) Writer: Kurt Vonnegut
3) Musician: Brian May
4) Athlete: Joe Carter

Posted by: dsbs at June 21, 2010 5:13 PM

1) Actor - Keanu Reeves, because he's the cute dude from my generation and I think he'd actually be interesting to talk to
2) Writer - Roger Ebert - do I even have to explain? Plus, we 'd talk about movies, and Director should have been on this list too, so I could have listed Hitchcock
3) Musician - Joe Strummer - oh Joe, we hardly knew ye
4) Athlete - Mariano Rivera and what it's like to be a Yank

Posted by: xoxoxoe at June 21, 2010 5:14 PM

Bruce Campbell because he's Bruce Campbell and that kills 2 birds with one stone.

Bruce Dickinson. Because Admin stole Lemmy.

Sean Fitzpatrick because he's a fucking legend.

Posted by: peanut at June 21, 2010 5:14 PM

1) Actor - I think I'd have to pick Seth Rogen here. The guy just comes across as such a laid-back, genuinely fun guy that I'd love to hang with the dude for a day. I feel that he'd have fun stories to tell about his Hollywood experiences without being all name-droppy and star-like about it - it'd just be like shooting the shit with a particularly fortunate friend who recognised that they'd rolled a metaphysical six in life and didn't take that opportunity for granted.

2) Writer - Alan Moore. As much as I value the laid-back vibes of a conversation with like-minded friends, I really get a kick out of talking with people who I know I will learn something from with every conversation. I recently read From Hell, and the wealth of research that went into that particular graphic novel (and, indeed, many of his other works) leads me to believe that Alan Moore would be a font of knowledge on just about any topic I could care to mention.

3) Musician - Mikael Akerfeldt, guitarist/vocalist of progressive/folk/melodic death metal band Opeth. I'm listening to 'The Moor' from Opeth's Still Life album as I type this. The man has never had a guitar lesson in his life, he couldn't even tell you what chords he's playing most of the time, yet he manages to compose some of the finest metal music I have ever clapped ears on. Listen to me, Pajibans with even a passing interest in metal - go listen to a track called 'The Drapery Falls' from Opeth's Blackwater Park album. My favourite metal track of all time, that one. In this case, the day would be spent begging Mike to teach me everything that he knows.

4) Athlete - this is a hard one for me, since I'm not a particularly sporty person. I think I'd go with UFC fighter (and recent Mr. T surrogate) Quentin 'Rampage' Jackson. The guy comes across as very charismatic and funny in his pre- and post-match interviews, so I imagine he'd be a chuckle to hang with.

Posted by: Dill The Devil at June 21, 2010 5:15 PM

1. Actor - Nathan Fillion, because I've never sat across the table from a ruggedly handsome man, and I think he'd be fun to talk to.

2. J.K. Rowling - Shutup, I loved the Harry Potter books.

3. Musician - Itzhak Perlman because I love a smooth violin, and I think he'd be fun to talk to.

4. Athlete - I have zero interest in meeting any athlete.

Posted by: BWeaves at June 21, 2010 5:16 PM

1.) Actor - Tilda Swinton - She's so intriguing. She has a husband and a live-in boyfriend. How the hell does that work?

2.)Writer - Neil deGrasse Tyson - He's smart, funny, and an uber-geek.

3.) Musician - Maynard James Keenan - Tool, APC, and Puscifer - Easily one of my favorite artists ever and I'd love to hear him sing.

4.) Athlete - The late Coach John Wooden - He was a good player and one of the greatest coaches ever.

(Admin, you stay away from my Canadian. I've called dibs on GSP for a long time now.)

Posted by: Melody at June 21, 2010 5:16 PM

1. Actor: Chris Meloni. See: Freebie Five

2. Writer: Stephen King: I just really need to know how he does it. I have nightmares to this day about a book of his I read 20 or so years ago. How does he make that happen? I have to know.

3. Musician: Nikki Sixx. See: Freebie Five

4. Athlete: I don't follow sports at all I can't think of anyone I'd be remotely interested in meeting. My husband would choose here cause I'm nice that way and he'd actually be interested in meeting someone in this category.

Posted by: Az at June 21, 2010 5:18 PM

DAMMIT. I want to change my athlete to a living person. I'd like to meet Forrest Griffin, UFC fighter, author, and general nutcase. He's insane, hilarious, and a damned good fighter.

Posted by: Melody at June 21, 2010 5:20 PM

GAH! I cannot resist this.. though I feel so narcissistic that even a Silkwoodian scrubbing won't cleanse me of the taint (yea I went there). I love to imagine the invite list of my fantasy fake celebrity dinner party, and this is just as fun:

1) Actor- John Stewart. No Question, and if I could get a side of Colbert, that would be awesome.

2) Writer: Alive: Either Christopher Higgins or Stephen Hawkings. Dead: Hunter S. Thompson. perhaps Depp can just play Dr. Gonzo for me.

3) Musician: Anthony Kedis & Flea, Elvis Costello.

4) Athlete: Igor Larionov and Steve Yzerman. Two of the most insanely humble, bright, successful, Hall of Fame legendarily talented athletes that may ever have played a sport.

Now to read everyone elses' lists! So fun, thank you!!!

Posted by: JuiceinLA at June 21, 2010 5:24 PM

Actor - David Tennant. He's my Doctor.

Writer - Neil Gaiman. He is full of cool. Plus, I may get the bonus of hanging out with Amanda Palmer as well. Twofer!

Musician - David Bowie. I'm not sure what a day with Bowie would be like but I bet I'd enjoy myself.

Athlete - Andrey Arshavin. He plays for Arsenal(woot woot!) and I like the Russian language.

Posted by: Kiddo at June 21, 2010 5:28 PM

ChristianH, he basically is! He yells at those kids on the field, but at the end of the day you know it's all "I'm proud of ya, kid" and pats on the back all around.

Posted by: MelBivDevoe at June 21, 2010 5:29 PM

Author: Kurt Vonnegut (Close second: Dashiell Hammett) - how could you not want to hang out with that wonderful man? (DH because I am infatuated with San Fransisco in the 1920's)

Musician: Kate Nash - too cute. I have met her actually. And not as a fan getting a quick pic or autograph. We hit it off, started to flirt, then I realized I was still dating someone and stopped. That relationship ended not long after. Non-bunk related choice - Buddy Holly.

Athlete: Forrest Griffin - the only sport I watch is MMA. I always feel conflicted about this whenever I see the meatheads that seem to make up the majority of the fanbase. And it makes me actually watch Spike TV. Ugh. But Forest is a pertty smart good old boy, charming, self-deprecating, funny and seems like a good guy to get a beer with.

Actor: Johnny Cash - Yeah, he acted. So there. Maybe a bit of a cheat, but I find that all actors lose some of their shininess the minute they begin to speak as themselves. I love the characters they play and are attracted to their physical selves, but I'm not at all interested in spending time with any of them in real life. Johnny Cash is a different story. He was my first celebrity hero. I loved him so much I refused to watch that bio film of him with the harelipped lesser Phoenix.

Posted by: Billy Ted at June 21, 2010 5:31 PM

@Melody! Maynard is an awesome choice, as is John Wooden!! Also props to whoever wanted Dr. Gonzo as their author. Maynard made me think of Les Claypool, whose photo is in the dictionary next to the definition of "Cool: See Miles Davis".

Good Stuff!

Posted by: JuiceinLA at June 21, 2010 5:32 PM

1. RDJ, no question about it. *swoons*
2. Probably Neil Gaiman. He seems so interesting. But this is a really hard category to pick from.
3. Snoop Dogg. We could talk about our alma mater and how he's changed over the years.
4. DEREK FISHER. *swoons again* I'm well aware that he's getting old, and he's never been the best player on the court, but he plays with more heart and determination than anyone else, and he's one of the smartest and most unselfish players ever to play the game. I think he's got a brilliant coaching career ahead of him when he retires from playing, too.

Count on Fuscia to think of a great comment diversion!

Posted by: Jelinas at June 21, 2010 5:40 PM

Actor: Leonardo DiCaprio. Hush any groaning, there's a story. In which I stick it to the man.

I was in second grade, and the Scholastic book fair was at my school. My mom gave me $10, and told me to spend - being firm with the fact that I had to spend it on a book that would expand my knowledge and not some pen or other shit. She was one of those "mother-knows-best" types, and refused to have me buy into any fads. As much as I wanted to, she never let me own any pogs, Beanie Babies, Tomagatchis, or Pokemon cards.
So I get to the book fair and look around. I'm currently angry at my mom because my birthday had just passed and she didn't give me a Beanie Baby like I had hoped. Now I spotted this book titled Lovin' Leo and even though I hadn't seen the movie, I didn't live under a rock and I knew who Leo referred to. I bought the book. It had kiss-marks pre-printed into it. I added my own kiss-marks. My mom found out what I had bought and threw it out. I rescued it from the trash. She didn't know. I still own it, and took it to college with me. Take that, mom!

Yeah, I'd tell him that story. And I'm sure he wouldn't be that impressed. But I like to think he would.

Writer: Truman Capote. In Cold Blood, that's my reasoning.

Musician: Weird. Paul Simon the first name I thought of.

Athlete: John McEnroe. HA!

Posted by: penelope at June 21, 2010 5:42 PM

1) Actor: Nathan Fillion. So... do I really need to explain what we'll be doing?
2) Writer: Toni Morrison. So she could explain Beloved to me.
3) Musician: Tupac. So I could ask him exactly how full of shit he was.
4) Athlete: Tom Brady. So I could beat him with a crowbar like the Joker did Jason Fucking Todd.

Posted by: ceejeemcbeegee at June 21, 2010 5:43 PM

1) Actor: Ewan McGregor--fun, gorgeous, intelligent. Also, I have a son named Ewan so we've got a place to start a conversation right there. Granted, it would be a short conversation: ME: "I have a son named Ewan! He's not named after you but it didn't hurt that you are so awesome with that name." EWAN: "Uh, OK. Thanks."
2) Writer: Jasper Fforde--currently re-reading The Eyre Affair and I just love his bizarre bookish mind.
3) Musician: Sufjan Stevens--I'd use the time to encourage him to do a state album for one of my favorite states. Plus he seems adorabibble.
4) Athlete: Thierry Henry--the only footballer whose name and face I can remember. And dude is HOT. Yum.

I guess I only want men at this little get-together. I do like men.

Posted by: lainiefig at June 21, 2010 5:57 PM

Actor: Master Thespian. He's just so masterful.

Writer: George Carlin. Because he's dead.

Musician: Lyle Lovett. I want to a duet with him.

Athlete: What's an athlete?

Posted by: Lucas at June 21, 2010 6:03 PM

1) Actor - Someone already took my first choice of Sam Rockwell so I'm going to say Peter Sarsgaard. He seems so complex, interesting, intelligent and fun in a quirky way. I could listen to his voice for ages and he's gorgeous in a real person sort of way.
2) Writer - Poppy Z. Brite. I read her books as a teen and she made me comfortable with what turns me on sexually. Sure, she's written about vampires and serial killers and star-crossed gay lovers so I could probably choose someone with more literary cred but she's someone I think I would really bond with. I'd love her to give me a private tour of New Orleans.
3) Musician - Patrick Wolf. I've actually met him before but only briefly. I just want to get inside of his head a bit, I think we're really kindred spirits based on his lyrics. I see myself running through the English countryside with him, giggling and playing like children, painting together, playing dress up, maybe even sharing a few kisses after drinking too much wine...
4) Athlete - this one is funny because I absolutely could care less about sports... so because the hubby and I were talking about him on Saturday, I'm going to say Tony Hawk. He probably has great stories and many interesting people in his life. I wouldn't mind watching him skate either.

Posted by: Leslie at June 21, 2010 6:03 PM

I left out a verb in my previous post, but I think I'll let it slide. Verbs need a day off.

Posted by: Lucas at June 21, 2010 6:05 PM

1) Actor: Joseph Gordon-Levitt - Only because I love him
2) Writer: Chelsea Handler - I know it's a stretch but she seems like she would be fun at a party
3)Musician: Zooey Deschanel - She could give me style tips and discuss world issues, I also wouldn't mind if she brought her hubby along.
4) Athlete: Alexander Ovechkin - This could get real interesting with Chelsea. We'd have a vodka drink-off and see who gets drunk first and stars breaking things!

Posted by: griffimx at June 21, 2010 6:15 PM

1) Actor - Cillian Murphy...because I'm in love with him. and I could stare into his big googly eyes and listen to his Cork accent ALL day.

2) Writer - David Simon

3) Musician - Jonathan Richman ( a day with him would be such a refreshing breath of fresh air)

4) Athlete - Brady Quinn (At the very least, we'd have Notre Dame to talk about)

Posted by: bubblegumshoe at June 21, 2010 6:18 PM

I'd like to formally change my choice of actor to Jon Stewart. He didn't occur to me at first because I don't really think of him as an actor anymore, but hells yes. In fact, of all the people on that list, he's probably the one I'd most like to spend a day with. Or a week. Month, year, lifetime. Whatever.

Posted by: dsbs at June 21, 2010 6:25 PM

1) Actor: Damian Lewis. He could tell me all about meeting Major Dick Winters from Band of Brothers and I could pretend to listen while I stared at him and imagined burning up the sheets with the Damian Lewis verison of Major Dick Winters.
2)Writer: David Sedaris. He speaks (writes) and I am reduced to a laughing puddle of silly. I like that.
3)Musician: Pete Townshend. Brilliant, cranky, badass, talented and cool enough to still be a damn sexy old man. He'd probably tell me to fuck off and I'd still like it.
4)Athlete: Peyton Manning. He's a New Orleans boy and seems to be a sweetheart like his daddy.

Posted by: Heather Mooney at June 21, 2010 6:26 PM

Actor: Seth Green - because I am absolutely positive the guy would make me laugh until my sides bled.

Author: Neil Gaman. If he is anything like what his tweets would suggest he would be the most bizarre and fabulous friend for a day.

Musician: Ed Robertson. He hosts this show on OLN where he pretty much just wanders around Canada experiencing neat things that most of us never will in his light plane. Also, the two times I have seen him in concert have been incredibly memorable.

Athlete: Apolo Ohno - he just seems like he would be fun. And pretty to look at - so if he ends up being annoying at least there would be that.

Posted by: redtuna at June 21, 2010 6:26 PM

1. Jensen Ackles because he's pretty and he has pretty eyes and he's my TV boyfriend.
2. I'd kind of like to invite Dorothy Parker because she's so much awesome, but if limited to the living...ooh, Ann M. Martin because the BSC was my favorite (And Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett, and Chuck Klosterman have been mentioned). Maybe them or John Green and Joshua Ferris can join us for coffee?
3. Chris Carrabba because Dashboard Confessional is my favorite band ever. Don't judge please.
4. Ugh, I don't like sports. Maybe that ice skater Johnny Weir. We could go shopping! And make catty comments about people behind their backs.

Posted by: Caitlin at June 21, 2010 6:29 PM

1. Actor: Ian McKellan. I should pick a hot guy, but this guy would be incredibly fascinating, I think. Plus, Fabio would get jealous.

2) Writer: Stephen King. We could watch scary movies and talk about everything.

3) Musician: Lady Gaga. Shut up. I think it'd be fascinating. Imagine shopping with her! She could give me lessons in wearing bizarre shoes.

4) Athlete: Fabio Cannavaro. We'd spend the entire day in bed, obvs.

AND! And then Fabio would like me so much he'd want to spend MORE days with me and marry me and we can have lots of sex and lots of gorgeous Italian babies.

Posted by: figgy at June 21, 2010 6:32 PM

1) Actor: Brad Pitt. Yes, he's dreamy. We all know that. But he's made some really interesting film choices, and seems like a really cool guy hang out with. Plus I'd get to meet his wife. She's not bad looking either. (I've actually had dreams like this.)

2)Writer: Larry Hama. This guy has been my hero, idol and male role model for longer than I've been playing video games, rolling dice, or kissing girls. An afternoon with him would be the high point of my life, but I know him well enough to know that hanging out with fanboys isn't too high up on his to-do list. But this is my list, and I'd rather hang out Hama than anyone else in the history of mankind.

3) Musician: Kurt Cobain,but since the conversation would be dreadfully one sided, I'll go with Josh Homme. His stuff is so compelling that I can't even believe it. I'll listen to his stuff for hours, I think I've listened to more of his music in the last ten years that every other artist combined. No joke. I can't explain it. Anyway, I'm sure we'd hit it off.

4) Athlete: Brett Favre. He's like a goddamed football Captain America. He just won't stop being awesome. He's everything I love about football, and sports in general, so I doubt we'll have anything in common.

Posted by: AmbroseKalifornia at June 21, 2010 6:44 PM

Actor: Bruce Willis. No deep conversations, just jokes and beer and general hell-raising. Maybe a jam session at some obscure blues club.

Writer: John Irving. So many questions to ask of my idol.

Musician: Eric Clapton. What more needs be said?

Athlete: Greg LeMond. Long before Lance, Greg's performances on the Tour de France convinced me to ditch the Sting Ray and buy a racing bike.

Posted by: Spender at June 21, 2010 6:44 PM

Living:
Actor - Christopher Walken, because, crazy smart & crazy.

Writer - Harlan Ellison, because, crazy smart & crazy. I cannot imagine time spend with Mr. Ellison to be dull.

Musician - Wynton Marsalis, because, crazy smart & engaged in about 1,000 different things.

Athlete - Walter Payton, because fucking sweetness. (Look it up, younglings. Also, you damn kids get off of my lawn!)

Real people who live life. There'd me not a dull moment.


Dead (Modern):
Actor - John Cassavetes, because crazy smart crazy.

Writer - Mark Twain, because he fucking invented the American voice. And his lesser known works are both scathing & bitchy. I expect scandals as his autobiography is finally published.

Musician - Stan Kenton, because his music became an avocation of mine which pretty much kept me passing as save for a couple of hard decades.

Athlete - Jesse Owens, because, black son of a sharecropper sticking it to the fucking master race, in Berlin in 1936. The stories this man would have about life.

Posted by: BierceAmbrose at June 21, 2010 6:48 PM

Actor - Neil Patrick Harris, because he just seems so darn fantastic and I get the feeling he would become my BGFFL, or Best Gay Friend For Life

Writer - Christopher Moore, because I think he and I would have a very similar sense of humor and because Lamb was a fantastic novel

Musician - Ray LaMontagne, because I want him to serenade me and melt my panties to a quivering pile of silk and lady goo *SWOON*

Athlete - John Elway, because he's the fucking shit

Posted by: ZoBla at June 21, 2010 6:52 PM

"spent",

And Ellison would eviscerate me for that. I fail at fanboy.

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Posted by: sheissodisgasiting!!! at June 21, 2010 6:54 PM

Actor: Paul Rudd. He just seems interesting and fun and down to earth. Plus he is adorable. We would have to go dancing.

Writer: David Sedaris. I met him once and he was fantastic. Plus I would love to see his weirdo collections at his apartment.

Musician: Dolly Parton. Not because I am such a huge huge fan of her music, I mean, I like it, but she just seems like she would be a blast. She is my fantasy aunt. I would have loved to have played dress-up in her closet as a kid.

Athlete: Johnny Weir, because he is fabulous. Or Wayne Ellington (formerly of UNC Tarheel basketball, now of the MN Timberwolves) because he is so f'ing hot.

Posted by: ami at June 21, 2010 6:55 PM

Actor: Don Cheadle - he seems very nice and someone i could hang out with and talk.

Writer: Stephen King - Because I have a few questions.

Muscian: Michael Jackson - so I could find out what REALLY happened.

Athlete: T.O. - we could piss so many more people off together.

Posted by: blacksred at June 21, 2010 6:59 PM

Actor: Jon Stewart (he counts even though he doesn't really act anymore) because he's intelligent and it's always enjoyable to hang out with someone who shares your views socially and politically.

Writer: Paul Theroux, because I love him and the life he's lived.

Musician: Willie Nelson, because a day spent high at a rich person's backyard bbq is a day well spent.

Athlete: Andre Agassi, because I've always had a thing for him.

Posted by: katy at June 21, 2010 7:04 PM

Actor: Stephen Colbert. He just seems like an amazing person. The interviews I've read make me want to know the real man.

Writer: Stephen Fry. Funny as all hell. I am in love with the way he uses words.

Musician: Michael Stipe. I need to know how he can possiblly know my thoughts and feelings so well, and express them so beautifully.

Athelete: Andre Agassi. He went from the top to the bottom to the top of the tennis world. He seems like someone with a really interesting viewpoint.

Posted by: Three-nineteen at June 21, 2010 7:04 PM

Hmmm....

I suppose my actor would be Ian Somerhalder. It's for the sex. Oh, the filthy, vile things I would do to him. (Though if I wasn't thinking with my Little Beaverplatz, it'd likely be Christina Applegate. I'd enjoy chatting with her about being a woman in that business, and how she's doing health-wise, and if that affected her career, and ask her if it's super fun to hang out with Katey Sagal. Christina seems like she'd be sweet and fun, but like to giggle at dirty jokes too.)

My writer choice would have to be Douglas Adams. He's so smart and fun and seems like he'd be just a blast to hang out with. And I'd want to watch the movie version of Hitchhiker's with him and see how he felt about it. I think he'd have enjoyed it.

As for a musician, I'd go with Jack White. He also seems like he'd be super fun to hang out with, and smoke some pot, and listen to good music. Also, sex. Though it'd probably be less dirty than with Somerhalder.

Oh, and an athlete, huh? Well, I don't know so many of them. Maybe Strahan? He seems sort of goofy, like he'd be fun to watch a really silly movie with and laugh and laugh. That, or That Smug Bastard Dan Marino. So I could tell him how smug he is. Or, was, anyway. I don't really know if he's smug anymore.

Posted by: Anna von Beaverplatz at June 21, 2010 7:13 PM

1) Actor: Clint Eastwood. I think that at this point in the game, he has a pretty awesome life established for himself. Plus the wisdom he could lay onto me would be very helpful.

2) Writer: Chuck Palahniuk. If I could pick two, I would chose David Sedaris as well, but I fear he would write an unflattering account of our day together, so I'm sticking with Chuck. I love his creativity and having gotten so deeply in touch with him, I find him to be a funny and fascinating man.

3) Musician: Jenny Lewis. I definitely thought my list was getting to penis centric, so here's an awesome lady to shake things up. Both her solo work and her music with Rilo Kiley is extremely catchy and amazing. If the list was open to dead musicians, I would pick either Elliott Smith or Nina Simone.

4) Athlete: David Beckham. Hey, it says spend a day with them, and with him being an athlete, there is bound to be some locker room action. And I kind of want to jump his bones. Real bad.

Posted by: Kamikaze Feminist at June 21, 2010 7:14 PM

1) Actor: Paul Rudd
My gosh that would be such an amazing fun day. Can you imagine?
(Runner-Up: RDJ. I just don't think one day would be enough to crack the shell and become buds with him.)
2) Writer: David Mamet
I just have a lot of respect for the guy and his no bullshit attitude. Probably go do some Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, grab a bite to eat and shoot the shit about how Galaxy Quest is amazing.
(Runner-Up: Cormac McCarthy. I get the feeling he doesn't like hanging out with people.)
3) Musician: Dave Grohl
Again... can you imagine how much fun that would be? He has worked with so many people whose work I enjoy. And Kurt Cobain isn't one of them. Tenacious D, Eagles of Death Metal, and Queens of the Stone Age. Also, Foo Fighters are rad.
(Runner-Up: Lemmy Kilmeister. I just don't think I could hang.)
4) Athlete: Wanderlei Silva
Mixed Martial Artist with the nickname The Axe Murderer. That guy has been around the block a few times. And seems like a really really nice guy. Which is saying something considering he used to knee people in the face like it was going out of style.
(Runner-Up: Andre the Giant. I didn't know if a professional wrestler would count as an athlete.)

Posted by: Tanner at June 21, 2010 7:16 PM

Actor: Jensen Ackles. Hot and seems like a goofball. I love goofballs.

Author: Jane Austen.

Aural Artist: Ida Maria. I saw a couple of short interviews that she did and she seems pretty cool. Very "anything goes." Either her or Kanye West, because shit would get KRAZY and it would be interesting to see how people manage to be around him without spontaneously combusting in his flames of ego.

Athlete: Scott Mellanby. I want to throw a rubber rat at him.

Posted by: SaBrina at June 21, 2010 7:28 PM

Actor: Carrie Fisher, hands down. She's hilarious! And bipolar! We could bond over meds.

Author: Nick Hornby, because I'm creative and there's a photo of him right there! Actually, his characters are always wonderful and I'd love to just be in his presence with a cup of coffee.

Musician: Beth Ditto. Again, just to be in her presence. Her voice is awesome.

Athlete: Gih...specific names do not come to mind. I'd love to meet a sumo wrestler. Anyone would work.

Posted by: ticklefoot at June 21, 2010 7:49 PM

Actor: Cate Blanchett. She's The Queen. And the mightiest and the fairest of all elves.

Writer: Toni Morrison. We lived in the same town and we could talk about the neighborhood stuff I recognized in her books. That an that whole "Pulitzer" thing.

Musician: Thom Yorke. Because I just want to confirm how much of a crazy a hole he his and what goes on in his head.

Athlete: Manny Ramirez. Again. The head. What goes on in there?

Posted by: greer at June 21, 2010 7:59 PM

Actor: Daniel Craig ~ yum
Author: Jacqueline Carey ~have you Read her books?
Musician: David Bowie ~ Mmm hmmm.
Athlete: Any random, yummy soccer player will do.

Posted by: Jami at June 21, 2010 8:01 PM

Quick and dirty:

Actor - Tennant. He's sexy, smart, funny, he was Hamlet and the Doctor, and I want to ride his TARDIS.

Author - it's a cheat, but Barack Obama. His books are amazing, and hot damn, who doesn't want to pick that brain?

Musician - Liz Phair, just for being a badass broad who can rock a guitar and writes awesome lyrics.

Athlete - Brian Dawkins. You shouldn't have to ask why.

Posted by: Nicole at June 21, 2010 8:10 PM

Melody >> I met Maynard's father-in-law at a bar in North Carolina this past week. He and the two women accompanying him drunkenly cheered for karaoke by both my sister and me.

Posted by: DarthCorleone at June 21, 2010 8:50 PM

I'll read through all of these tomrw.
Actor- Patrick Wilson
Writer- Christopher Moore
Muscian-Rufus Wainwright
Athlete-Chrissie Wellington

Posted by: Nimue at June 21, 2010 8:58 PM

Jelinas, Fisher is that nice of a guy. He's from my area and only plays for the Lakers because of his daughter. He seems like one hell of a great guy.

Darth, that's awesome. Maynard's an eclectic guy.

Posted by: Melody at June 21, 2010 9:00 PM

I'm sticking with the living and currently active in these avocations. Apologies to Dustin for duplicating the header photo...

Musician: Ben Folds
The guy is so personable and down-to-earth that I almost feel like I have spent the day with him before, but I'd like to hang with him nonetheless.

Author: Nick Hornby
Look no further than his recent partnership with Ben to know that he's a cool dude. I've heard him speak in person, and he's as accessible as his writing.

Actor: Scarlett Johansson
Yeah, we seem to have little in common, and, yes, she's married. However, I gotta inject at least a little wanton lust into this diversion.

Athlete: Obviously I have to select a Cowboy, so at the moment I'll go with Miles Austin. The guy went under the radar and came up big when the opportunity arose. Plus, he brought humility back to the wide receiving corps.

And since someone mentioned director above, there's only one possible answer for me: Paul Thomas Anderson.

Posted by: DarthCorleone at June 21, 2010 9:02 PM

Actor - Viggo Mortensen. We could talk about poetry and art and I could listen to his voice as he tells stories and maybe he'd say something scary in Russian for me so I wouldn't feel so bad about the day being over.

Author - Stephen Fry - literature, theatre, culture, and history - all with delightful word play. And, of course, some drinking and eating of quality things.

Musician - Henry Rollins. I'm cheating, because I really just want to listen to his stories and talk about how fucked up things are and pretend I can keep up with his razor sharp mind.

Athlete - Venus Williams, because she's talented, smart, and an amazing athlete and I like the way she turns the media into her own personal marketing device.

Posted by: Reba at June 21, 2010 9:10 PM

That's some low-hanging fruit right there.

1. Wake up, roll over, nudge Maria Bello and remind her she has a casting call in a half hour and utter words she's never heard in her life: "You really should get dressed."

2. Stephen King drops by for lunch. We get out our guitars and do a Rock Bottom Remainders set. Then a game of hide-Stephenie Myers'-corpse (we're pretty drunk by now).

3. Jennifer Love Hewitt put out a CD once. Just sayin'. We'd watch the afternoon soaps and feign horror that Erica Kane is dead in a plane crash!

4. Time to hit the 1) bars and 2) bunk. Hmmm ... Maria Sharapova or Michelle Wie ... Michelle Wie or Maria Sharapova. Can't make up my mind so I compromise on the Williams sisters. No double fault there!

And a good night's sleep. Big day tomorrow.

Posted by: , at June 21, 2010 10:00 PM

Actor: Jesse Eisenberg. I think he's wonderful and nerdy and cute and probably hells funny cause if he was in Zombieland you can't go wrong.

Author: New favorite is Christopher Buckley cause he's funny as anything and that seems to be major qualifying criteria for me. Um, yeah, that's it. I don't much care what his political leanings are, the man wrote Thank You For Smoking.

Musician: Gregg Gillis. Yeahhhhh Girl Talk :)

Athlete: Sidney Crosby. Sid the Kid. Man of my dreams. Six months younger than me, youngest captain to hoist the Stanley Cup, shot the gold-medal-winning goal for his country, and completely perfect. I mean, for the face of the NHL, he's pretty damn down-to-earth. Probably because it's hockey and who gives a shit about hockey here.

I do. That's who.

Posted by: Victoria at June 21, 2010 10:07 PM

Author: Jasper Fforde. I saw a few people listed Jasper, and I agree with their reasons. I've met him a few times, and he's incredibly charming and engaging. Plus, if he ever decides to make the books into movies, he needs to insist that I am cast as Thursday Next. I think it would take me about a day to convince him I could do a very good Swindon accent.

Musician: Lyle Lovett. I've seen him in concert a bunch of times, from the Large Band to an acoustic set. The man has such a warmth about him, and the things he does with words. . . . He's a true wordsmith, and I think spending time with him would elevate my level of discourse beyond the ordinary.

Actor: Raul Esparza. He was in The Normal Heart at the Public Theater when I was an usherette there, and I saw him as Ned at least four times a week. The man is an astounding actor. A little bit of a diva, but just amazing to watch. I would ask him to sing for me, selections from Sunday in the Park With George and other Sondheim classics.

Athlete: Meb Keflezighi. 2004 Olympic marathon silver medalist. Broke his hip during the 2008 marathon trials and still finished in 8th place. Won the NYC marathon a year later. Dude can run. I'd love to pick his brain about how he manages to stay motivated and move forward even in the face of enormous pain.

Posted by: Captain Tuttle at June 21, 2010 10:11 PM

Actor - Helen Mirren. She's obviously incredibly talented, and I'd love to hear her point of view on some of the characters she's played and how she has managed to break the female age barrier in film.

Writer - Ian McEwan. When I read his books I feel our minds have something in common. I want to know who he is.

Musician - David Bowie. I can't think of a good enough explanation other than he's David Bowie. He would tell me all his life stories and it would be a good, good day.

Athlete - I'm not much into sports but I love watching ice skating. I'll go with Apolo Anton Ohno so he could teach me how to speed skate.

Posted by: Cindy at June 21, 2010 10:15 PM

Actor- Michael Palin. I'd be honoured to spend a day with a Python. John Cleese was always my fave, but Palin seems like a much friendlier man. Honorable mention to Alan Rickman, so long as he was willing to read me the phonebook all day long.
Author- David Sedaris. No one makes me laugh harder.
Musician- Keith Richards. I want to know what the hell's keeping him alive, so I can get me some of that!
Athlete- Rafael Nadal. I think his will to win is incredible and by all accounts he's a total sweetheart when he's not tearing Roger Federer a new one. Also I like his accent.

Posted by: KateMC at June 21, 2010 10:21 PM

Actor: Tough one. Heads or tales between Sir Ian McKellan or Christopher Walken... They'd have so many interesting stories, plus Christopher Walken could give me dancing lessons!!

Writer: Neil Gaiman hands down. Love his imagination and maybe he'd write a book about me and teach me how he captures imaginations

Musician:Lennon. I want to listen to him and all the things his mind has to say

Athlete: Um... UUUUUm... UUUUUUUUUUUUUMMMMM... Do the Nichalos brothers count? They could teach me to dance too

Posted by: Camilla at June 21, 2010 10:47 PM

Christina Ricci...I know she's been through some of the same stuff(body and ED wise as me)

Posted by: Nadine at June 21, 2010 4:37 PM
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You both had Erectile Dysfunction?

Huh. And I always thought Christina and Nadine were chick names.

Posted by: , at June 21, 2010 10:59 PM

Actor
Stephen Fry, because he fits on so many of the other categories. Eloquent, funny and a polymath, how could conversation be dull?

Author
Arundhati Roy, as much for her activism as her sharp and passionate writing.

Musician
Lots of good suggestions already, but I’m going to channel the spirits and say Frank Zappa. I didn’t love all of his music- fortunately there was plenty to choose from- but the guy was a genius, funny and scarily driven.

Athlete
My interest in athletes has waned, but Jesse Owens was a great suggestion.

Posted by: Squirrelgripper at June 21, 2010 10:59 PM

1. James McAvory: By "spend a day with" I can only assume you mean fuck.
2. David Sedaris: I love him and I want to be his snarky adorable hag. I'm sure he has 70 of them already but I wouldn't mind being a drop in that kickass ocean. (Or JK Rowling, I would like to pick her brain and just talk about HP but you know what they say "never meet your heroes they always disappoint").
3. Josh Groban: Fuck all of you. He is adorable has a beautiful voice and seems like a cool dude. I think we would have some fun. And by "spend a day with" I can only assume you mean fuck.
4. Rajon Rondo: By "spend a day with" I can only assume you mean fuck.

Posted by: E-Money at June 21, 2010 11:02 PM

Jesus Christ these are so intense.

4) Athlete: Tom Brady. So I could beat him with a crowbar like the Joker did Jason Fucking Todd.

As a man, a slight nerd, and a New Yorker, I demand this make it to EE. It doesn't have to win, I'll settle for #10 if I have to. But if this doesn't make it...bodies...lots of bodies...

Posted by: D-Day at June 21, 2010 11:07 PM

Actor...Craig Ferguson. We'd laugh and laugh while doing filthy things.

Writer...Part of me wants to say Neil Gaiman because he's brilliant and gorgeous, but I'm going to go with Diana Wynne Jones, because she's not doing well and I'm already dreading the day she's no longer with us.

Musician...Bobby McFerrin because of this:
www.29-95.com/time-suck/story/bobby-mcferrin-fucks-your-mind

Athlete...Any of those pretty Italian soccer guys I saw on TV the other day. Mmm.

Posted by: mandasarah at June 21, 2010 11:09 PM

Actor: Christopher Eccleston... because he's hot.
Write: Walter M. Miller Jr.
Musician: Greg Graffin... because he's brilliant
Athlete:Lance Armstrong... because he's the only athlete I can name...

Posted by: Samantha at June 22, 2010 12:17 AM

Cillian Murphy - Seems to be a thoughtful individual, one who might want to talk about some interesting things over beer (he is Irish).

George Orwell - Close as anyone comes to being a modern day prophet. I want to ask him where the fuck he came up with half the shit he wrote.

Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age lead singer) - Great guitarist, and extremely clever and witty. Would be fun to talk to.

I don't know many (or any athletes, so I'm going with Jesse Owens.

Posted by: krza at June 22, 2010 12:53 AM

Hugh Laurie - I would make him sing Bertie Wooster songs and reenact scenes from Stuart Little. Dressed as House, of course.

Robin Hobb - fantastic author and I want to know whether the Fool was a girl or a guy. Or a Justin Bieber (was she ahead of her time?)

Tim Fletcher (The Stills) - Amazingly hot french canadian singer who writes the most beautiful songs, and in french to boot :)

David Beckham - I want to see that tiny voice come out from that face in person. Plus we could gossip about Posh, she seems pretty cool

Posted by: Michelle at June 22, 2010 2:19 AM

1) Stephen Fry: it's Stephen Fry! Do I need to elaborate?

2) Neil Gaiman: he seems like a way cool dude. Also, he'd probably let me play with Cabal :3

3) Freddie Mercury: See number 1.

4) Bruce Dickinson: what? He's a fencing champion, and fencing is an athletic sport, so there.

Posted by: Aislinn at June 22, 2010 3:24 AM

Actor: I've always thought that Liv Tyler seemed like she would be a lot of fun to hang out with. Either her of Ewan McGregor, on the proviso that he would be singing...

Author: I noticed that a couple of people have already mentioned Jasper Fforde and he would be on my list except that I already got to meet him and chat to him and so, whilst he very much lived up to expectations, I would have to use this to meet someone I've never met before so I'm going for Audrey Niffenegger. Not only is The Time Travelers Wife one of my favourite books but she seems pretty cool with her artwork and I'd just love to know where the characters in TTTW come from.
(By the way, Captian Tuttle, you've got a fight on your hands for the Thursday Next role.)

Musician: Paul Curreri - if you haven't heard of him then seek him out. He is amazing live, especially if his wife Devon Sproule makes a cameo appearance and he's always been really chatty and friendly when we've spoken to him. Actually, I'll take Paul and Devon together.

Athlete: I don't really follow any sports enough to have a list of athletes I'd like to meet so I'm torn between a female athlete who seems likeable or a hot guy.

Posted by: sevenstories at June 22, 2010 4:43 AM

Actor: Joseph Gordon-Levitt; I want to see him naked and drink a beer with him, not necessarily in that order.
Author: David Sedaris; I love somewhat queeny, totally hilarious gay men, and he is both of those things
Musician: Liz Phair; she is the embodiment of cool and I have a bit of a girl crush on her.
Athlete: Ian Lapierre; He lost most of his teeth, pushed his nose side ways by about 2 inches and took hundreds of stitches to the face when he took not one but two pucks to the face for the Flyers last season and yet he is still hot. You can't beat that.

Posted by: beegeek at June 22, 2010 8:24 AM

Actor: Emma Thompson. Because I fear my love for RDJ or Russell Crowe might not survive meeting them, and because Emma Thompson is fucking brilliant and I love her.
Writer: Daniel Handler, aka Lemony Snicket. He seems like he'd be fun.
Musician: Dave Matthews, because I think he is a tremendous talent.
Athlete: Nick Punto of the Minnesota Twins. Because he is Little Nicky Punto, Tiny Superhero!

Posted by: Samantha at June 22, 2010 8:32 AM

1) Actor: Nathan Fillion - he looks like fun.

2) Writer: Chuck Palahniuk - sick sense of humor - you need that.

3) Musician: Dave Grohl, duh...

4) Athlete: Fernando Torres - SO pretty...

Posted by: SarahReznor at June 22, 2010 9:19 AM

Actor: Neil Patrick Harris. Because I wish to A: praise him for most things and B: slap the ever-loving SHIT out of him for his decisions RE the Hollywood Bowl production of RENT.

Writer: Neil Gaiman. Do I really need to explain?

Musician: Courtney Love (cause she is CRAZY and that is fun for me) OR Amanda Palmer. With the latter, I can snag a twofer with Neil Gaiman what with their whole engagement thing.

Athlete: Papelbon. Just so I can drool.

Posted by: Kevin at June 22, 2010 12:45 PM

Oh, and if spend the day with means fuck, then it's Nathan Fillion, China Meiville, Henry Rollins, and Papelbon.

Posted by: Kevin at June 22, 2010 12:51 PM

And I'd also like to change my athlete to The Stig. Sorry, Joe.

Posted by: dsbs at June 22, 2010 1:13 PM

Hot diggity damn, Neil Gaiman got about 10 votes! And woot to all who said Chuck Palahniuk, as well.

Posted by: Patty O'Green at June 22, 2010 1:21 PM

I appear to have reached some bizarre intersection of over- and under-thinking this. I'm also a little ashamed that my list is entirely men. I feel like a bad feminist. Oh well.

1.) Johnny Depp, for obvious sexiness and interesting-person reasons. BUT, if I could choose any TWO actors, it would be Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry. Because they are an amazing duo and I love them both.

2.) Oscar Wilde. This would be a day of the best conversation OF MY LIFE.

3.) Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day. Because I have been in love with him and his music for over 10 years, and he seems like he would be really fun to just chill and have a few beers with. And I could ogle him, snaggle-teeth and all, up close.

4.) If I can choose the day: Jonathan Toews on parade day after the Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup again next year (IT'LL HAPPEN!) If I can't choose the day, and since I can't choose the entire team of the Blackhawks (I would kill to party with those guys, I really would) I'm going to have to go with Michael Jordan. Because he seems really cool, I grew up watching him kick ass on the Bulls (and there for worshiping him,) and I'd get to say I spent the day with probably the most famous athlete of all time. And yes, I'm from Chicago.

Posted by: GwenBear at June 22, 2010 2:10 PM

Actor: Kristen Chenoweth. We'd spend the day singing showtunes and her telling me funny stories like the one where she set her hair on fire.

Writer: Craig Ferguson. I plan to steal him from his wife.

Musician: this is so hard....Tori Amos. So many years of listening to her music and so many questions

Athlete: Not sure if this counts but I'd love to spend some time with Mick Foley. I met him twice. The first time he said "I remember you" and the second he gave me a free t-shirt and told me it was okay to be nervous to talk to him because he was nervous earlier that day when he met Adam West.

Posted by: SJ at June 22, 2010 3:37 PM

This whole scenario involves me and four other people in a circle passing around a gigantic bong, I'm just warning you now.
Actor: Tina Fey. She just seems like one of those people that is absolutely a joy to be around, while still being sarcastic and kind of bitchy and witty.
Writer: Christopher Moore. I know nothing about the man, but if his books are any indication, A) he could hit said bong like a champion, and B) any circle with him in it would be a great circle.
Musician: Ringo Starr. My favorite Beatle, and the one who would probably be the most fun in said circle.
Man, that would be a fun evening.

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Posted by: Utah Dynamo at June 22, 2010 8:32 PM

George Orwell - Close as anyone comes to being a modern day prophet. I want to ask him where the fuck he came up with half the shit he wrote.
got news for you buddy i lived george orwells dream and i love it when i'm on the internet i am like Big brother my birthyear is 1984

Posted by: Utah Dynamo at June 22, 2010 8:36 PM

Actor: Zach Galifinakis
Writer: a tough one...most writers generally come across as downers. I guess Dostoevsky during his "drinking and compulsive gambling" days?
Musician: Keith Richards. oh the stories he could tell.
Athlete: dead heat between Charles Barkley (retired athletes count, right?) and Steve Nash. Barkley loves the same things I do: eating, drinking, gambling, and talking shit. And while most professional athletes are as intelligent as a sack of doorknobs and too arrogant for their own good (I'm a huge sports fan and I have to admit it), Nash is definitely one of the exceptions.

also, BierceAmbrose, I hate to be the bearer of bad news but Walter Payton died in 1999 from a rare liver disease.

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