1. What did you do in 2007 that you’d never done before?
Proposed to a girl that said ‘yes’; ate okra that I actually liked (thanks to Eric’s mom); toured with a rock band; shot a music video; been ‘off continent’; jumped rope,
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
No, and no. I’m perfekt.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Not this year. Last year was a doozy, though…
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Not this year. Next year will be a doozy, though…
5. What countries did you visit?
Mexico… Japan was supposed to be in there, but, well… Y’know…
6. What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007?
Increased productivity with the band; more “get up and go”; closer and more frequent contact with friends and family members; a wedding.
7. What dates from 2007 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
April 28th – John Mayer’s blog about JOT; Dec 25th – Popping the question. Hmm. Lots happened but, apparently, on no specific dates. I mean, I guess, every day in Phil World is eventful in it’s own way.
Except for yesterday. I did absolutely nothing yesterday.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Not strangling anyone like I did in 2006.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Not strangling anyone like I did in 2006.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Man, was my back hurting after wrestling with Yazoo the pit bull at Maureen’s parent’s place on Christmas day. That and the weird foot injury that I suffered when training for that half-marathon in February.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
iPhone. iPhone. iPhone.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Stephen, Bryan and Eric putting up with my neurosis for the first week of tour.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Britney’s. And, therefore, our nation’s.
14. Where did most of your money go?
Rent, methinks. After that, hookers.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
The girl saying ‘yes’; seeing friends I hadn’t seen in over a decade; the promise of the future of something that I really believe in – Just Off Turner.
16. What song will always remind you of 2007?
“D.A.N.C.E.” by Justice. Not that I like it a whole lot but that it sticks in your head like a bee stinger in your arm.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder? b) thinner or fatter? c) richer or poorer?
Happier, fatter and richer now that I stopped going out to eat for every meal. Unfortunately, I miss going out for every meal – I think that’ll be my resolution… To go out every meal.
I got bored with typing this answer about midway through – Could you tell?
18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Writing songs; exercise; traveling.
19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Whining.
20. How did you spend Christmas?
Christmas Eve with my family – stuffing ourselves silly. Christmas Day with Maureen’s family – Placing a ring on her finger, throwing my back out and watching Jerry play Guitar Hero. Then, later, stuffing myself silly with some amazing, homemade Italian food.
21. Did you fall in love in 2007?
A little more every time I looked at her.
22. What was your favorite TV program?
Haven’t you heard? It was LOST! Dammit, watch it, people.
23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
I make it a point not to hate anyone. But I’m really disappointed in a few people.
24. What was the best book you read?
Charlie Huston’s ‘Henry Thompson’ trilogy had me by the balls for a month there. It’s certainly a three-way tie.
25. What was your greatest musical discovery?
The Kooks; Matt Miller; Spoon.
26. What did you want and get?
A laptop; iPhone; engaged.
27. What did you want and not get?
Famous-er.
28. What was your favorite film of this year?
‘No Country For Old Men’ was so freaking close. ‘The Simpsons Movie’ is up there – Newstalgic overtones for me.
29. What did you do on your birthday?
I got older.
30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
It was pretty great altogether but I guess it’d have to be: Securing the future and success of JOT. That’s one string left untied…
31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2007?
Tried to work with a stylist in January. That lasted all of three shows and a photoshoot. It ended up ‘casual classy’. I think I’m going to run with that concept for 2008.
32. What kept you sane?
Making music – I’ve got that same itch right now.
33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Paul Rudd.
34. What political issue stirred you the most?
Politics make me tired. And worried.
35. Who did you miss?
Radiohead in concert. Next year, guys – I promise.
36. Who was the best new person you met?
New person? Jeez, I dunno. I re-met a lot of old people – Does that count?
Um, how about Bryan and Eric’s parents? Oh, and T.K. is pretty funny.
37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2007.
Eggs in baskets shouldn’t be counted before they’re hatched.
…That’s a metaphor that I just made up. Did you like it?
38. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
“This place is like a Ghost Town”
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