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OAQ (Occasionally Asked Questions)

1. I noticed on your book cover, your name is “C. Leigh Purtill.” What’s the C stand for?

My first name.

2. No, seriously, what’s the C for?

It’s an abbreviation of my given name. Next question?

3. Is Hollywood a cool place to live?

Actually, yes, it’s very cool. The Griffith Observatory (where they shot Rebel Without a Cause fifty million years ago) has an amazing view of the city and the Hollywood sign. And there are the celebrity handprints and footprints at Grauman’s Theater, which is kind of cheesy and touristy but fun. And the La Brea Tar Pits are pretty cool and there are awesome museums like LACMA and the Getty—

4. Excuse me, that’s boring. Seen any celebrities?

I have been to the Academy Awards several times.

5. Really?

Kind of. “Been” is such a loose term, you know. I did stand behind a thousand other people on Hollywood Boulevard and watch the limos drive up Highland. And there had to be some celebrities in those cars. Right?

6. You sort of suck at this. How about an easy one? What’s your favorite movie?

I will watch anything with Matt Damon or Leonardo DiCaprio or Will Smith in it. In fact, if there is a movie with all of them in it, I would like to add that to my permanent collection…is there?

7. Is there what?

Is there a movie with all of those actors in it?

8. You’re completely useless. Do you at least have a favorite color?

That’s easy. Pink.