Have you ever gotten an internet survey? It has strange questions like your favorite foods, and flavors, that sort of thing.
Ever wondered what would happen if you had a novel character answer one of those?
I've done a few of those lately. One for a Secret Service agent, a German Spy, an Israeli Catholic spy, a psychotic mercenary, and an Interpol Cop.
I've decided that, this time, it was time to look into Hashim Abasi, Egyptian cop, and Oxford graduate.
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2) Nicknames: none
3) City where you live?: Cairo, Egypt, when there are no riots.
4) School?: Oxford.
5) Parents Names?: Habib and Fatima
6) Eye color?: Brown
7) Hair?: None
8) Pets?: My wife would object to that characterization.
9) Siblings?: One. Deceased.
10) Best Friends: My boss, Navi.
12) Best Enemies: Depends on who is in power.
13) Can you dance?: Of course I can -- I dance as fast as I can, which is why I'm still in Egypt, a cop, and alive
14) Saddest moment in recent memory: When I had to stone my wife to death.
Favorite TV Shows
Comedy: Aurelio Zen mysteries.
Drama: Political press conferences.
Reality Show: 24
Science fiction show: Al-Jazeera
Favorite car show: Seeing how fast the politicians can run out of town.
Favorite actor: Nestor Serrano, who has played every role but Italian
Favorite novel: John Whitman 24 novels -- nice brain candy, and it worries my colleagues to see me read them.
Favorite book: Six Days of War, by Michael Oren.
Most desired gadget: Something that would enable me to listen in to everyone I'd need to blackmail later on
Most desired recreational toy: There is no such thing as recreation out here.
WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU CURRENTLY READING: How to survive in a war zone.
WHAT CD's ARE IN YOUR PLAYER RIGHT NOW?: The Best of Opera, volume 3
WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?: A checklist of people I need to worry about.
FAVORITE BOARD GAME?: Risk
FAVORITE MAGAZINES: Police Chiefs Magazine
FAVORITE SMELLS?: Fresh air.
BEST FEELING IN THE WORLD?: Being safe -- which usually requires travel.
WORST FEELING IN THE WORLD?: Knowing that the political winds are about to shift again.
ROLLER COASTER SCARY OR EXCITING?: Neither. I've had to talk down suicide bombers. Roller coasters are for wimps.
HOW MANY RINGS BEFORE YOU ANSWER THE PHONE?: Depends on what I want people to think I'm doing.
FUTURE CHILD' NAME? Not possible.
DO YOU LIKE TO DRIVE FAST? That is the only way to drive while avoiding IEDs.
Ever wondered what would happen if you had a novel character answer one of those?
I've done a few of those lately. One for a Secret Service agent, a German Spy, an Israeli Catholic spy, a psychotic mercenary, and an Interpol Cop.
I've decided that, this time, it was time to look into Hashim Abasi, Egyptian cop, and Oxford graduate.
[More below the break]
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1) Your Name: Hashim Abasi2) Nicknames: none
3) City where you live?: Cairo, Egypt, when there are no riots.
4) School?: Oxford.
5) Parents Names?: Habib and Fatima
6) Eye color?: Brown
7) Hair?: None
8) Pets?: My wife would object to that characterization.
9) Siblings?: One. Deceased.
10) Best Friends: My boss, Navi.
12) Best Enemies: Depends on who is in power.
13) Can you dance?: Of course I can -- I dance as fast as I can, which is why I'm still in Egypt, a cop, and alive
14) Saddest moment in recent memory: When I had to stone my wife to death.
Favorite TV Shows
Comedy: Aurelio Zen mysteries.
Drama: Political press conferences.
Reality Show: 24
Science fiction show: Al-Jazeera
Favorite car show: Seeing how fast the politicians can run out of town.
Favorite actor: Nestor Serrano, who has played every role but Italian
Favorite novel: John Whitman 24 novels -- nice brain candy, and it worries my colleagues to see me read them.
Favorite book: Six Days of War, by Michael Oren.
Most desired gadget: Something that would enable me to listen in to everyone I'd need to blackmail later on
Most desired recreational toy: There is no such thing as recreation out here.
WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU CURRENTLY READING: How to survive in a war zone.
WHAT CD's ARE IN YOUR PLAYER RIGHT NOW?: The Best of Opera, volume 3
WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?: A checklist of people I need to worry about.
FAVORITE BOARD GAME?: Risk
FAVORITE MAGAZINES: Police Chiefs Magazine
FAVORITE SMELLS?: Fresh air.
BEST FEELING IN THE WORLD?: Being safe -- which usually requires travel.
WORST FEELING IN THE WORLD?: Knowing that the political winds are about to shift again.
ROLLER COASTER SCARY OR EXCITING?: Neither. I've had to talk down suicide bombers. Roller coasters are for wimps.
HOW MANY RINGS BEFORE YOU ANSWER THE PHONE?: Depends on what I want people to think I'm doing.
FUTURE CHILD' NAME? Not possible.
DO YOU LIKE TO DRIVE FAST? That is the only way to drive while avoiding IEDs.
DO YOU SLEEP WITH A STUFFED ANIMAL? My gun is loaded, if that's what you mean.
STORMS - COOL OR SCARY? Impressive, when you can see them coming over the sands.
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CAR? : A tank.
IF YOU COULD MEET ONE PERSON DEAD OR ALIVE: Many people. Many of whom would be dead after I am done with them.
FAVORITE DRINK? Water.
EVER BEEN IN LOVE?: Yes.
STORMS - COOL OR SCARY? Impressive, when you can see them coming over the sands.
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CAR? : A tank.
IF YOU COULD MEET ONE PERSON DEAD OR ALIVE: Many people. Many of whom would be dead after I am done with them.
FAVORITE DRINK? Water.
EVER BEEN IN LOVE?: Yes.
WHAT'S UNDER YOUR BED? My riot gear
FAVORITE COLOR CLOTHES TO WEAR: Light tan.
Do you believe in Heaven/Hell: Of course. There are days I think I live there.
Who is the person(s) you despise most?: Depends -- who's in charge of the country today?
What is your computer desk made of? Metal
What did you do last night?: Prepare a report on security preparations.
Dream car?: Abrams, M1-A1.
Have you ever won any special awards?: Yes. Mostly from friends who think I was too stupid to leave situations I talked down
Fast or slow?: Faster is better, lest someone shoot me.
FAVORITE COLOR CLOTHES TO WEAR: Light tan.
Do you believe in Heaven/Hell: Of course. There are days I think I live there.
Who is the person(s) you despise most?: Depends -- who's in charge of the country today?
What is your computer desk made of? Metal
What did you do last night?: Prepare a report on security preparations.
Dream car?: Abrams, M1-A1.
Have you ever won any special awards?: Yes. Mostly from friends who think I was too stupid to leave situations I talked down
Fast or slow?: Faster is better, lest someone shoot me.
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