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1. I love all sorts of old politicians. Especially Alexander Hamilton, Caesar Augustus and Woodrow Wilson. I don't really care for modern politicians, however.

2. I love jewel-toned colors and birthday parties and things like carousels and apple trees that remind me of being a little girl.

3. I'm in a semi-secret society that leaves unexpected presents lying around (school)-- like a mix cd or box of loot or book about William Faulkner-- in somebody's bag or under her pillow. It's all very secret! And ridiculous fun. We have meetings in the math room every Tuesday night at nine.

4. I like to go exploring with my cat Charlie.

5. My favorite month is October and I love autumn so much I get the shivers. I also enjoy jumping in the leaves and wearing scarves and tights and sweaters and knitting things.

6. Owls are my favorite! Favorite!! I also love all animals including spiders.

7. I love secrets and surprises and old gardens and hiding places.

8. I'm kind of obsessed with buying books.

9. I am a vegan! I say it with pride because I finally vanquished my pesky love of creme brulee. Actually, I discovered Eighth Continent soymilk yesterday (I'd been drinking Silk forever) and it tastes kind of like Rice Krispy Treats cereal, which I used to eat every day after school when Are You Afraid of the Dark came on Nickelodeon.

10. I would really like to learn Turkish and travel to the Sea of Marmara and Dresden and Arezzo and all the world!

Accordions, Schubert, The Rolling Stones, George Gershwin, Rilo Kiley, Serge Gainsbourg sometimes, Devendra Banhart, Cole Porter, Iron & Wine, Francoise Hardy, The Hollies, Rufus, Martha and Loudon Wainwright, Belle & Sebastian

Lawrence of Arabia, Une Femme est une Femme, 8 1/2, Bande a Part, La Strada, Shoot the Piano Player, Jules et Jim, The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie, Fanny and Alexander, La Belle et la Bete, Secretary, My Neighbor Totoro, The Royal Tenenbaums, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Rushmore, Lost in Translation, Divorce Italian Style, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

Knitting and sewing, painting chairs and wooden bookshelves, making things out of river glass and old maps