1. What is your name?
William Paul Penny, Jr. (sounds dignified, don't it?)
2. Where and when were you born?
West Covina, California - Thursday November 23rd, 1978
3. Who are/were your parents?
Father - Never was around much. Mother - Living in Montana - she's retired at 53 and is a cancer survivor (how awesome is that?).
4. Do you have any siblings?
One brother, whom I don't see or speak to as much as I should.
5. Where do you live now, and with whom? Describe the place and the person/people.
Perris, California. I live in a converted poolhouse with my wife Cathy. Don't knock it...it's got wi-fi.
6. What is your occupation?
Currently operating as a Mobile PC Tech & Optimization Guru.
7. Write a full physical description of yourself. Include height, race, hair and eye color, style of dress, and any tattoos, scars, or distinguishing marks.
5'11'', Caucasian, Overweight. Someone you probably wouldn't notice on the street. I have two different colored eyes--right eye green, left eye brown (blind in that eye).
8. To which social class do you belong?
Middle working class, I suppose.
9. Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?
I am allergic to codeine and neosyephrine. I am physically weak in general.
10. Are you right- or left-handed?
Right Handed.
11. What does your voice sound like?
'No sir, I don't like it'.
12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?
I say 'sweet' a lot And I sarcastically use 'really' as a question Example - "Really? That's what you're gonna go with?"
13. What do you have in your pockets?
Checklist: Keys, wallet, guitar picks (ya never know), phone. Alright, let's roll.
14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, or annoying habits?
I am somewhat of a slob, but have Type-A issues. Don't ask.
Growing Up
15. How would you describe your childhood in general?
Well, I say idyllic up to about seven years old then things were pretty bad until about my sophomore year in high school.
16. What is your earliest memory?
Driving around in my aunt Donna's powder blue Ford Pinto with a gigantic bottle of Pepsi in my two year old lap.
17. How much schooling have you had?
High school egde-a-mickashun with some online college courses.
18. Did you enjoy school?
I only went to school so I could be in band! But yes, all around good times.
19. What was your favorite subject in school?
Without question, band. More specifically, I was a member of, **ahem**: Marching, Concert, Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz and Pep Bands.
20. While growing up, did you have any role models?
I wanted to be either James Hetfield or Lars Ulrich so bad--it was a little manic.
21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?
My brother and I fought all the time. We'd take turns kicking each other in the nuts. Whenever we'd fight out the the yard, when I wanted the fight to be over, I'd pop him lightly in the nose and BINGO we got a bleeder. Nice, huh?
22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Someone who always wanted to be a rock star and it didn't really work--I am so glad dreams come true, aren't you?
23. As a child, what were your favorite activities?
Seems like I was always drawing or listening to music.
24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display?
I was always quiet and creative with occasional outbursts of oddball comedy or weirdness.
25. As a child, were you popular?
No, I was the kid who who could kick it with everyone, but only really had 1 or 2 really good friends.
26. When and with whom was your first kiss?
I was nine and she was a friend who was a 'babysitter'. Very sweet.
27. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?
No. I actually waited until I got married at 23. She was definitely worth the wait.
Past Influences
28. What do you consider the three most important events of your life so far?
Receiving Christ, getting married, and finding out our band we will be recording another album (my first).
29. Who has had the most influence on you?
Probably too much TV.
30. What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Using my abilities to help my friends when they are in need.
31. What is your greatest regret?
That I didn't branch out sooner into some performing art, namely music or comedy.
32. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?
As a belligerent teen, a buddy and I would get drunk and piss into people's vehicles if they happened to be opened in the slightest.
33. Do you have a criminal record of any kind?
Thank the Lord--nope.
34. When was the time you were the most frightened?
Last year, I was rushed to the hospital shivering and in excruciating pain--I wound up admitted for a week.
35. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happened to you?
Spraying Christmas tree foam (flocking) on my junk in the ninth grade. Nobody was around, but I literally had to shower for an hour to stop the hellfire burning.
36. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why?
That I wouldn't have pissed away most of my natural talent.
37. What is your best memory?
I knew my wife loved me unconditionally when she bought me my first guitar.
38. What is your worst memory?
Revert to Question 34.
Beliefs And Opinions
39. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?
Positively negative with some occasional slivers of hope.
40. What is your greatest fear?
Burning alive or drowning.
41. What is your greatest comfort?
Having an awesome dinner with family & friends then chilling out with a movie.
42. What are your religious views?
I believe that there is only one way into heaven. That Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that though he was perfect, he sacrificed his own life willingly so that I, and the rest of the world, might escape eternal death and have an abundant life living for God's purpose and not our own.
43. What are your political views?
I try to be as in line with the Bible as I can. What God says is infinitely more important than what some fat and sassy politician has to say about how I should live my life.
44. What are your views on sex?
Sex is necessary for human longevity, I'm pretty sure.
45. Would you be able to kill?
I know those thoughts have popped up in my mind throughout my life. Romans 3:10&23.
46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?
Abuse a child, bottom line.
47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?
If someone like me can find his then there's no doubt in my mind, yes.
48. What do you believe makes a successful life?
Putting your trust and faith in God in all aspects of your own life.
49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)?
I'm usually on a rollercoaster with that because I've always shut my trap when I'm pissed so I don't regret something later. I learned that that is dishonesty as well. So I'm working on it.
50. Do you have any biases or prejudices?
Yes--I prefer meat-n-chesse over peanut butter and jelly.
51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances?
Put another batch of said foam on my junk--that's a full-on heartfelt promise.
52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)?
I would die if it meant my loved ones would be saved. I'd also die to be in heaven eternally.
Relationships With Others
53. In general, how do you treat others (politely, rudely, by keeping them at a distance, etc.)?
I'm usually the nerdy jokester. I like making people laugh, even if it's at my own expense.
54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?
My wife Cathy. She has stood by me and loved me regardless of how much of a jackass I can be. She loves despite all of my flaws and problems. Dang--Now if she reads this, I'll hafta buy her flowers.
55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why?
I really respect my friends at church because I see them doing what the Lord has called them to do and not be caught up the the everyday junk that life tries to choke you out with. Thanks for being in the trenches, y'all.
56. Who are your friends?
My friends are intelligent, extremely funny, talented, sincere and genuine. I can get you a good price if you sweeten the pot...
57. Do you have a spouse or significant other?
Yes, I've been married for 7 and a half years.
58. Have you ever been in love?
Yes.
59. What do you look for in a potential lover?
Best thing is--I don't have to look anymore!
60. How close are you to your family?
Do you got a map...okay a watch will do. 40 minutes to my brother's and about 16 hours to my mom's.
61. Have you started your own family?
I have a big church family. My wife and I share a cat.
62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help?
If I'm doing what I should, Jesus Christ.
63. Do you trust anyone to protect you?
Revert to Question 63.
64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you?
All of my fans that I could have had, the guy who slings out the softserve at McDonald's (bless his gracious heart) and my family.
65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why?
I can't pinpoint it down to one person, I don't have that kind of energy. But I will say, more and more, people who are completely oblivious to treating anything with respect. Folks with absolutely no common courtesy or manners are really starting to piss me off.
66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?
If you really want to know, click here.
67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?
Not usually. I like being on the forefront of serving people to the best of my ability.
68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not?
No, I like to kick it with 'the good ones' and just relax. All those people--just too much evergy going on.
69. Do you care what others think of you?
Not for the most part. People tend to think what they are going to think away, I can only do what I'm suppose to do and hope for the best.
Likes And Dislikes
70. What are your favorite hobbies and pastimes?
Guitar playing, watching movies, cruising around with my lady, Facebook Mobsters, anything that will make me laugh good and hard.
71. What is your most treasured possession?
I own very few things from my childhood.
72. What is your favorite color?
Green. More specifically, kelly green. For you geeks that's #66CC33. Not 'I don't remember eating that' green.
73. What are your favorite foods?
I will most likely detail every single thing I've eaten as this blog rolls on, put the short list is:
Pizza, steak, enchiladas, barbecue and dessert.
74. What, if anything, do you like to read?
I'm addicted to crime/suspense novels - Jeffrey Deaver is current at the top of my list. I am also completey enamored by Ted Dekker and the Circle trilogy books (Get them. Get them NOW.)
75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)?
As long as I can remember music has been such an important part of my life. It's been my longest known friend through this journey called life.
76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? If so, why? Do you want to quit?
I don't.
77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?
Usually up til late hours despite having to be at church early in the morning.
78. What makes you laugh?
I love to laugh. I'll share an evil pleasure here on the quiz: Children's paralyzing terror of Santa Claus. (It's sick and morbid, but I could pee my pants, I swear)
79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you?
Rude people, actors and celebrities who act like it's their job to point out how bad America is when they literally get paid millions of dollars a year to be a professional liar.
80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?
I don't have insomnia--I just stay up for hours and hours and crash afterwards.
81. How do you deal with stress?
Usually by doing something that I enjoy.
82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?
I like being spontaneous, but it tends to work out poorly so I let the wifey plan her little heart out--she's got a knack for it.
83. What are your pet peeves?
A lot of things annoy me--I won't waste your precious time with a list.
Self Images And Etc.
84. Describe the routine of a normal day for you.
Normal---ha heeh hee ha---normal.
85. What is your greatest strength as a person?
Devotion. Friendship.
86. What is your greatest weakness?
Probably materialism. I'm totally into all of the new gadgets and technology those geniuses from Asia bring us.
87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
My weight. It's getting to the point where I can see myself dropping at age 46 or getting my knees replaced or something.
88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?
Introverted.
89. Are you generally organized or messy?
As previously mentioned, I'm kind of a slob, but still display many mild classic Type A behaviors.
90 & 91. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at.
Very supportive rhythm guitar player, listening, playing the original Perfect Dark.
and
Math, driving and singing songs I love.
92. Do you like yourself?
I suppose.
93. What goals do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime?
Record an album that is respected by my peers, disciple someone new in the Lord, and be a blessing to others in need.
94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Hopefully financially stable--on the way to buying a house, working at something fulfilling and just jamming along for Jesus. What more do I need?
95. If you could choose, how would you want to die?
The Bible guarantees that if I confess that Jesus is Lord and believe in my heart that God rose him from the dead then I will be saved. No death. Only transition.
96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left.
Tell as many as I could that Jesus is the only way.
97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death?
That I gave my love to all and that everyone needs to laugh.
98. What three words best describe your personality?
Funny, chill, helpful
99. What three words would others probably use to describe you?
Big, crack-up (compound words count, right?) and genuine.
Stopped short, did I? Huh-uh...the last question will come from you the reader. If this thing flies, I'll pick the last question and update it with the winner and answer. Good luck!
