Post by Isles of Nixon on Mar 4, 2012 18:10:48 GMT -5
Good evening and welcome to another installment of “Insider the Islanders’ Studio.” Tonight, we’re graced with the presence of our region’s very own answer to “Dear Abby.” For years, Gilda has been the go-to islander when it came to seeking any advice on just about every topic. Nothing was out-of-bounds and she listened intently to the islanders’ questions or concerns about an issue either in their life in the region or even out-of-character. Tonight, please give a warm welcome to Gilda.
IoN: Where/when were you born?
Gilda: I was born on Taco Island about 76 years or 19 years ago depending on if you celebrate my birthday every year or every 4 years.
IoN: What's your cultural background?
Gilda: I am an exotic islander.
IoN: For the past four five years, you've made islanders laugh and cry. Why do you think people come to you for support?
Gilda: Well for a long time I flipped cards and spun the wheels on game shows, I am extremely opinionated, so I get asked many questions. I believe and this is the truth, the islanders come to me for support for my witty answers.
IoN: Did you ever imagine yourself becoming so popular?
Gilda: I'm popular? I have my circle of friends and I always welcome everyone to drink my lemonade at my little hut on the Beach of Taco Island, if that makes me popular then so be it.
IoN: Your face has a map of the world on it - why did you settle at the 10000 Islands?
Gilda: It's always been my home, I was born and raised here and I'm very protected, its a safe place to be. Where else would I rather be than sitting here on the beach watching the sunset with Shelter every night.
IoN: What are some of the weirder questions you've been asked?
Gilda: I have been asked questions ranging from teleportation to questions about my condo in the next dimension to questions about what the sunset means. I don't believe any question is any weirder than the last. Although, no never mind. I’m not even going to venture in that direction.
IoN: Have you ever been stumped by a question?
Gilda: Only for a few minutes and then like everything else does the answer just appeared in front of me, literally in the form of a cat.
IoN: You're married to Taco Island's mayor, Shelter, who for all intents and purposes, is wildly corrupt yet you're so pure. How does that marriage work?
Gilda: I don't see it that way. Shelter is a fun loving green monster and we have fun. The purpose of our life together is find the next show and be there for it. Whether that's on a cruise or on the other side of Taco Island or on the moon. (Yes, in case you want to know, Shelter once flew me to the moon for a concert). Being retired is great fun especially when you can hop from place to place without a care in the world with someone you really have a good time with.
IoN: Should we expect any little Gildas running around? Gilda: *laughs* I'm way past having little Gildas. My only son Trystan is already in his 40's and besides; The Mayor's Mansion is no place for babies. But we do enjoy a good party there every now and again.
IoN: What's the hardest part of your job at the official advice-giver in the region?
Gilda: I truly believe the hardest part of my job is spending
long hours sipping lemonade, eating Twobagger's cookies and Ananke's muffins while I listen.
IoN: What's in store for Gilda over the course of the next few years?
Gilda: Oh I don't know. I would say if you come back around in a few years I'll still be sitting on the roof of my hut looking over Taco Island Bay.
IoN: Do you have any regrets about anything you’ve done, or perhaps haven’t done, in the past?
Gilda: None. I've enjoyed every minute of my life to the
fullest. I've only been married 5 times and my latest husband is the
most fun I've ever had.
IoN: And with that, we turn to the final ten questions, borrowed from Bernard Pivot’s Bouillon de culture:
What is your favorite word?
Gilda: Silly
IoN: What is your least favorite word?
Gilda: Malicious
IoN: What turns you on?
Gilda: My living situation and how lucky I turned out
IoN: What turns you off?
Gilda: Cruel spiteful or vicious people
IoN: What sound or noise do you love?
Gilda: The waves hitting the beach and the sound of the steaks sizzling on the grill.
IoN: What sound or noise do you hate?
Gilda: Honking cars in traffic
IoN: What is your favorite curse word?
Gilda: Rapscallion
IoN: What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
Gilda: Professional surfer
IoN: What profession would you not like to do?
Gilda: Other people's taxes
IoN: If heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the pearly gates?
Gilda: Well Gilda, It’s about time you showed up!
And that does it for another week for us here at "Inside the Islanders' Studio." I'd like to thank Gilda for taking the time this evening and hope you'll tune in next week.
IoN: Where/when were you born?
Gilda: I was born on Taco Island about 76 years or 19 years ago depending on if you celebrate my birthday every year or every 4 years.
IoN: What's your cultural background?
Gilda: I am an exotic islander.
IoN: For the past four five years, you've made islanders laugh and cry. Why do you think people come to you for support?
Gilda: Well for a long time I flipped cards and spun the wheels on game shows, I am extremely opinionated, so I get asked many questions. I believe and this is the truth, the islanders come to me for support for my witty answers.
IoN: Did you ever imagine yourself becoming so popular?
Gilda: I'm popular? I have my circle of friends and I always welcome everyone to drink my lemonade at my little hut on the Beach of Taco Island, if that makes me popular then so be it.
IoN: Your face has a map of the world on it - why did you settle at the 10000 Islands?
Gilda: It's always been my home, I was born and raised here and I'm very protected, its a safe place to be. Where else would I rather be than sitting here on the beach watching the sunset with Shelter every night.
IoN: What are some of the weirder questions you've been asked?
Gilda: I have been asked questions ranging from teleportation to questions about my condo in the next dimension to questions about what the sunset means. I don't believe any question is any weirder than the last. Although, no never mind. I’m not even going to venture in that direction.
IoN: Have you ever been stumped by a question?
Gilda: Only for a few minutes and then like everything else does the answer just appeared in front of me, literally in the form of a cat.
IoN: You're married to Taco Island's mayor, Shelter, who for all intents and purposes, is wildly corrupt yet you're so pure. How does that marriage work?
Gilda: I don't see it that way. Shelter is a fun loving green monster and we have fun. The purpose of our life together is find the next show and be there for it. Whether that's on a cruise or on the other side of Taco Island or on the moon. (Yes, in case you want to know, Shelter once flew me to the moon for a concert). Being retired is great fun especially when you can hop from place to place without a care in the world with someone you really have a good time with.
IoN: Should we expect any little Gildas running around? Gilda: *laughs* I'm way past having little Gildas. My only son Trystan is already in his 40's and besides; The Mayor's Mansion is no place for babies. But we do enjoy a good party there every now and again.
IoN: What's the hardest part of your job at the official advice-giver in the region?
Gilda: I truly believe the hardest part of my job is spending
long hours sipping lemonade, eating Twobagger's cookies and Ananke's muffins while I listen.
IoN: What's in store for Gilda over the course of the next few years?
Gilda: Oh I don't know. I would say if you come back around in a few years I'll still be sitting on the roof of my hut looking over Taco Island Bay.
IoN: Do you have any regrets about anything you’ve done, or perhaps haven’t done, in the past?
Gilda: None. I've enjoyed every minute of my life to the
fullest. I've only been married 5 times and my latest husband is the
most fun I've ever had.
IoN: And with that, we turn to the final ten questions, borrowed from Bernard Pivot’s Bouillon de culture:
What is your favorite word?
Gilda: Silly
IoN: What is your least favorite word?
Gilda: Malicious
IoN: What turns you on?
Gilda: My living situation and how lucky I turned out
IoN: What turns you off?
Gilda: Cruel spiteful or vicious people
IoN: What sound or noise do you love?
Gilda: The waves hitting the beach and the sound of the steaks sizzling on the grill.
IoN: What sound or noise do you hate?
Gilda: Honking cars in traffic
IoN: What is your favorite curse word?
Gilda: Rapscallion
IoN: What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
Gilda: Professional surfer
IoN: What profession would you not like to do?
Gilda: Other people's taxes
IoN: If heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the pearly gates?
Gilda: Well Gilda, It’s about time you showed up!
And that does it for another week for us here at "Inside the Islanders' Studio." I'd like to thank Gilda for taking the time this evening and hope you'll tune in next week.
37th Knight of TITO
