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She Made Me Do It

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A Proust Questionnaire, answered by a famous person, is always on the last page of Vanity Fair magazine. As Vanity Fair describes it, “The questionnaire has its origins in a parlor game popularized (though not devised) by Marcel Proust (1871 – 1922), the French essayist and novelist, who believed that, in answering these questions, an individual reveals his or her true nature.”

Whenever I’ve read the questionnaire, I’ve thought, “I hope no one ever asks me to do this.” Nevertheless, when gorgeous blogger Nina of Femme Rationale asked me to do the questionnaire, I immediately agreed. I was hypnotized by her shiny, shiny hair and overall beauty. Look.

Look into the hair.
Look DEEP into the hair.
You will do what Nina tells you to.
You will also listen to her sisters, Pinta and Santa Maria.

Because I could not resist the charms of Nina, you can read my Proust Questionnaire here. I hope I live up to Karl Rove’s high standards for questionnaire answering. I also hope I didn’t reveal my true nature. Best as I can remember, I threw that shit in a box and left it in my parents’ basement years ago. If it got out, it must be wreaking havoc upon the world.

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  1. HA I am first on BOTH blogs. Wendy as always you look and sound great – not an easy accomplishment these days it seems. You do a vintage dress good my friend!

  2. Nina’s entrancing beauty and lush tresses are playing Jedi mind tricks on me.

    I loved her post on you. That was a great read.

  4. Egads, it’s disturbing to see my mug on another site.

    But SEE! Why wouldn’t I make you do this…you’re one funny woman! And I guess I deserve the Columbus crack after putting you on the spotlight. haha Thanks again for doing this, Wendy. 🙂

  6. I really enjoyed reading your answers, WendyB. But I had the same thoughts as I pored over those questions … yikes. Not a freebie among them.

  9. Hi there-This was such a fabulous read, very enjoyable and a great insight-like you, I wish I didn’t worry so much!!

  14. That is some WAY shiny hair! Gorgeous! I don’t envy you taking that questionnaire, but I thought you did a great job!

  18. Nina is GORGEOUS! and lovely too. Just read the feature and interview. your responses are fabulous and witty! loving the shots in the feature too.
    muah x
    marian

  20. Great fun! Am enjoying all this wonderful press you’re getting lately. And Jennine’s photos of your jewels are so extra warm and beautiful . . .

  21. very honest and sweet! and it’s nice cause i got to know you a teeensy bit more 🙂
    your comment made me burst in laughter my deary!

    xx-LJ from SOS!

  25. I just ordered Proust’s Wild Swans. I have been talking/thinking about him all day and then I come hear and you are getting PRousty with it. Love his questionnaire.

  26. Read and loved it, lady!

    OK, so what rings do you recommend?? Anything overly large and ethnic á la Mary Kate?? =]

    xx

  27. What a beauty! Hair, make up, everything! And that necklace is beautiful too 😛

  28. im totally be mesmerized by her hair.
    and i love that you just referenced christopher columbus! i wonder if they are still teaching kids that christopher columbus song…LIES! all LIES!

  31. WendyB, you never cease to amaze me. I thoroughly enjoyed reading your questionnaire.

    I’m glad you like my photos, the ones you’re titled “street-style.” Thanks!

  32. Wunnerful wunnerful. It took me a while to pull myself away from Nina’s hair but I did it and loved your answers.

  34. i want to come back as a diamond that you lovingly design to be worn by a small dog your husband owns.