Marshall is a perfect specimen of a tabby cat at age 7 - physically striking, mature but youthful, loving though aloof, simple yet complex. Here's what he had to say to Proustian and other important questions (note the questions were asked in random order to allow for the most spontaneous response):
What is your favorite music? Blues
What is your favorite cocktail? Blueberry Martini
What do you like most about your appearance? My spectacular stripes
What do you dislike most about your body? I am not ashamed to say... my shriveled testicles
What languages do you speak? English, Russian, Bahasa Indonesian, Sign, and Cat Slang including purring, hissing and yowling at different pitches and beats, Yo!
What is your favorite entertainment? Pouncing to Zydeco at Poor David's Pub and watching Animal Planet
What is your motto? One Life At A Time
Where would you like to live? Taj Mahal or a temperature controlled barn in Iowa
What is your most treasured possession? My prowess and ability to dart up a tree at record speed and give the Bronx cheer to salivating German Shepherds
What do you value in your owners? Loyalty, plus they open doors for me at any hour
Which actress would you most like to meet? Nastassja Kinski
What subject did you enjoy most in school? Biology; specifically dissecting frogs.
Which historical figure do you most identify with? Sigmund Freud
What is your favorite movie? Breakfast at Tiffany's
Which talent would you most like to have? Ability to woo Nastassja Kinski as a panther
What it the quality you most like in a mate? A good listener
What is your greatest regret? I didn't escape prepubertal castration
Who are your favorite writers? Rudyard Kipling, Lewis Carroll and Dr. Seuss
What can be found in your refrigerator? Mouse on ice, butter, olives and Rock Star
What is your current state of mind? Bored and not at all amused with these questions
What instrument would you like to play? Accordion or double bass
What is your favorite game? Ping Pong
Do you have political aspirations? Yes. Find a way to quash oppressive city ordinances and join in the fight to "remake" America
Which words or phrases do you most overuse? "Feed me" in four different languages
Who is your favorite musician? Brian Setzer
What is your greatest fear? There is nothing to fear but fear itself or maybe an open dryer door
What is your favorite occupation? Day dreaming and writing love letters
What is your favorite flower? One that I can eat and regurgitate without being poisoned
Which magazine do you enjoy? Vogue Knitting. Sorry, Vanity Fair, but yarn fascinates me
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