Mike Melski takes the Proust Questionnaire!

Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Mike Melski studied English and Theatre at the University of King’s College in Halifax. A prolific writer, director and playwright, his works include Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad, The Fly Fisher’s Companion, Growing Op and his latest film, Charlie Zone, which won a number of awards at the 2011 Atlantic Film Festival.

What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?

Being trapped on the phone with any form of customer 'service'

Where would you like to live?

 In the moment 

What is your idea of earthly happiness?

Experiencing life to the fullest, with no regrets

To what faults do you feel most indulgent?

Naievete in others

Who are your favorite heroes of fiction?

 Yossarian, Michael Corleone, Tom Joad, Atticus Finch, Han Solo

Who are your favorite characters in history?

Fletcher Christian, Henry V, My Dad

Who are your favorite heroines in real life?

Joan of Arc, Belle Starr, My Mom

Who are your favorite heroines of fiction?

Marge Gunderson, Ripley in 'Aliens'

   

Your favorite painter?

Van Gogh, Tom Tompson

Your favorite musician?

Chopin, Keith Richards

The quality you most admire in a man?

Integrity

The quality you most admire in a woman?

Clarity

Your favorite virtue?

A dead-heat between kindness and diligence

Your favorite occupation?

The one I'm occupying

Who would you have liked to be?

A better version of who I am