A weekly blog with a difference, inspired by Vogue magazine’s 73 questions series.
And now for something completely different… For my weekly blog episode this week, I am going all-in with a Q&A post inspired by (stolen from…) Vogue magazine’s 73-question online video series.
The premise is very simple; the magazine asks suitably famous people 73 rapid-fire questions that can be asked and answered in under 10 minutes. The short videos are filmed in one take, making them reasonably authentic (as authentic as a celebrity interview can be, anyway).
Something made me think that sharing 73 Vogue-style questions and answers here on Splodz Blogz might be something that is fun to write and interesting to read. My intention is, much like Vogue say they do, to sit and write all the answers to all 73 questions in one go – without affording myself any real thinking time or long pauses. Expect one word or short one-sentence answers, but you know I’ll add a bit more detail when the mood takes me.
Vogue seem to change the questions slightly each time to suit the person and the situation, so I’ve created my list of 73 using a couple of Vogue’s interviews as the basis, but have subbed in alternative questions where it made sense. And it really is a very random list!
I’ve got a fresh cup of tea, a little bowl of sweets to provide some extra energy, let’s see how this goes…
Vogue’s 73 Questions… Splodz Blogz Style
01 Favourite time of day?
Morning. But not too early.
02 Biggest weakness?
Likening productivity to success (read weekly blog episode 140).
03 Biggest strength?
Stubbornness. Is that a strength?! Maybe perseverance is a better word for it!
04 When are you most inspired?
When I’m on the top of a big hill looking over an amazing view.
05 What annoys you?
Narrow-mindedness.
06 A vice you wish you could give up?
Snacks. But they’re so tasty and satisfying… I’m sure they’ll come up many times in this 73 questions list.
07 What are you most excited about these days?
Holidays and adventures. That’s nothing new, though, as I’ve always been most excited about holidays and adventures.
08 Best compliment you’ve ever received?
“You are formidably well organised.”
09 Sweet or savoury?
Right now, this minute? Sweet, please. Preferably of the chocolate variety. But I do love a savoury snack. Or one that combines both.
10 Three things you can’t live without?
My phone (communication and camera). My green face cream (confidence in a jar). Tea (the best drink in the world).
11 Something that makes you smile?
Doughnuts.
12 Something people don’t know about you?
I was once convinced I would be a star in a West End musical. I think that was before the Blue Peter presenter dream!
13 When do you feel most like yourself?
Sat mid-hike drinking tea enjoying the view.
14 Your biggest and most inaccessible bucket list item?
Touching the north pole and the south pole. Not at the same time (the dream isn’t about having really long arms!).
15 Window seat or aisle seat?
Window. For the views. Aisle, for the easy access to the toilet.
16 Favourite outdoor activity?
Hiking. (Here are a bunch of others I’ve tried.)
17 Leather or lace?
Leather. I mean, can you see me wearing lace?! Not even on my wedding day.
18 Most adventurous thing you’ve done?
Riding my motorbike across rural Iceland.
19 Describe yourself in three words?
Quiet. Sensitive. Outdoorsy.
20 Favourite piece of clothing that you own?
My cosy Patagonia fleece sweater.
21 What’s inspiring you right now?
People hiking the Pacific Crest Trail… I’m following a whole bunch of the class of 2024 on YouTube.
22 A good piece of advice you’ve received?
“You can’t live every day as if it’s your last (whatever Instagram tells you…), but you can appreciate every day as it happens.”
23 Diamonds or pearls?
No, thanks.
24 First thing you notice about people?
Their shoes.
25 Something you regret?
Not choosing.
26 Music you’re currently listening to?
Right now as I answer these 73 questions, a Hans Zimmer film score playlist. But in general, film music, classical music, musicals, rock music.
27 What colour is your front door?
Black. Soon to be blue. Or green. I need to buy some paint.
28 Guilty pleasure?
Disney movies. Although I cancelled Disney Plus earlier this year as it got too pricey with not enough new stuff to see.
29 What makes you feel most accomplished?
A really big hike.
30 How do you start your day?
With tea, some journaling, and a few breaths of fresh air.
31 Best holiday you’ve ever been on?
Spending ten weeks riding my motorbike 10,000 miles in North America.
32 Looks or brains?
Brains. I mean, look at me!
33 Who would you like to switch lives with?
Helen Skelton. When she was a Blue Peter presenter.
34 One thing you’ve always wanted to try?
Ski touring.
35 Favourite recent purchase?
Some yellow trainers. They’re so bright and cheerful.
36 Something you wish you knew at 19?
That I should write just for me.
37 What do you always carry with you?
Too much.
38 If you didn’t live in Gloucestershire, where would you live?
Who knows… probably Lincolnshire again. But maybe not.
39 When you’re in a bad mood, do you want company or alone time?
Alone time. Thanks.
40 Where are you going on holiday this year?
Italy – by motorbike.
41 A city you’ve always wanted to travel to?
Amsterdam. I don’t know why I haven’t been yet.
42 Something you never travel without?
A buff. Or two.
43 Favourite food?
Potato. In any form.
44 Favourite pudding?
Fruit crumble. With custard.
45 A song that makes you cry?
Somewhere Out There from An American Tail.
46 Are you confrontational?
No. I hate confrontation.
47 A talent you always wish you had?
A natural ability to excel at science – especially geography and meteorology.
48 An exercise you enjoy?
Hiking. Paddling.
49 A band you love listening to?
Bon Jovi.
50 Do you wish you had any superpowers?
Flight.
51 What’s something you don’t want to be doing in 10 years?
Working!!!!
52 What’s the cutest thing on earth?
Otters sleeping and baby rabbits washing their faces.
53 Best thing that’s happened in the last 12 months?
Spending the night in the Sahara Desert.
54 Favourite cocktail?
Mocktails for me… A virgin mojito. Or something with peach in it.
55 A movie that makes you laugh?
Galaxy Quest.
56 What’s usually for dinner?
Something I’ve cooked.
57 Do you believe in second chances?
I do.
58 What’s your ideal vacation?
Going somewhere where I can explore – either a road trip to see lots of places, a country to hike in, or a city to wander around.
59 What’s your favourite breakfast?
For someone who rarely eats breakfast, I have a lot of favourites… Good quality granola, kefir and berries. Pancakes with (proper) maple syrup and crispy bacon. Or hash browns, fried eggs and baked beans.
60 What’s one thing you love a lot?
Sharing random and sometimes silly thoughts with my friend.
61 Your favourite colour?
Green. You can read why here.
62 The colour you wear most often?
Blue.
63 Describe where you live in three words.
Green rolling hills.
64. Do you like surprises?
No.
65 A lesson you had to learn the hard way?
I’m getting older. And I (therefore) need more rest between adventures.
66 Do you love or hate rollercoasters?
Love! Not that I’ve been on one for ages. I will fix that this year.
67 What do you do when you feel sad?
Mope. I’m not supposed to say ‘eat’ am I? Er…
68 A trend you’d like to see disappear forever?
Sandwiches made with toasted sourdough. Impossible to eat without ripping your mouth to shreds.
69 Least favourite food?
Celery. No thanks.
70 It’s 4pm on a good Saturday, what are you doing?
Relaxing with my feet up having spent the rest of the day outside either hiking, kayaking, motorcycling, or a combination of those things,
71 Ideal date?
A walk and lunch or dinner out.
72 What lip colour do you use?
I don’t. Just some Vaseline for me.
73 What are you doing tomorrow?
Going to work.
How was that? Enjoy it? You were warned it was a very random selection of questions!!
I promise I sat and wrote the answers to all 73 questions in one go – without even refilling my mug of tea midway through. (I did just go back and add in some links to other blog posts, though, which I think is blog writer’s prerogative!).
Which answer made gave made you say a surprising ‘oh’?! And which did you find yourself nodding at?!
I’d love to read your 73 questions…
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