Tam Velo Club Member Chris Brand Answers the Proust Questionnaire
The Proust Questionnaire was a game that French novelist Marcel Proust would play at his parties. He felt a person would reveal their true nature in how they answered. We're asking it with a cycling twist to your fellow TVC members so you can get to know them a little better.
Describe yourself in ten words or less.
Intense, humble but competitIve, able to laugh at myself, generous.
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
Post ride, ski, kite, surf meal, outdoors in the sun with the family and/or friends.
What is your greatest fear?
Missing out!
What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
Intensity/approachability.
What is the trait you most deplore in others?
Conceit/Arrogance.
Which living person do you most admire?
Yvon Chouinard.
What is your greatest extravagance?
Sports gear, biking, kiting, fishing, archery, etc.
What is your current state of mind?
Grateful.
What do you consider the most overrated virtue?
Obedience.
On what occasion do you lie?
To avoid hurt, pain or suffering.
What do you most dislike about your appearance?
Spare tire (28mm!).
Which living person do you most despise?
DJT.
Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
"Suffice it to say."
What or who is the greatest love of your life?
Nathalie, Nico & Beckett.
When and where were you happiest?
Outside in the elements.
Which talent would you most like to have?
Oil painting.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
To relax, reflect and always be grateful.
What do you consider your greatest achievement?
My family.
If you were to die and come back as a person or a thing, what would it be?
Steelhead trout.
Where would you most like to live?
Probably Idaho or Montana, perhaps Bend or Hood River, OR.
What is your most treasured possession?
Sports equipment.
What is your favorite occupation?
What I do now, advising Private Equity sponsors.
What is your most marked characteristic?
Fast talking.
What do you most value in your friends?
Listening.
Which historical figure do you most identify with?
Shackleton.
Who are your heroes in real life?
Yvon Chouinard, John McDaniel.
Who are your favorite cyclists?
Peter Sagan!
What is it that you most dislike?
Rude, inconsiderate people; Traffic.
What is your greatest regret?
None-I try to forge ahead and keep smiling.
Favorite ride fuel?
BCAAs.
What is your motto?
Forge ahead and keep smiling.
Sunglasses under or over helmet straps?
Under.
Any lucky charms, stuff or ritual?
Strong coffee balanced with good hydration.
Describe yourself in ten words or less.
Intense, humble but competitIve, able to laugh at myself, generous.
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
Post ride, ski, kite, surf meal, outdoors in the sun with the family and/or friends.
What is your greatest fear?
Missing out!
What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
Intensity/approachability.
What is the trait you most deplore in others?
Conceit/Arrogance.
Which living person do you most admire?
Yvon Chouinard.
What is your greatest extravagance?
Sports gear, biking, kiting, fishing, archery, etc.
What is your current state of mind?
Grateful.
What do you consider the most overrated virtue?
Obedience.
On what occasion do you lie?
To avoid hurt, pain or suffering.
What do you most dislike about your appearance?
Spare tire (28mm!).
Which living person do you most despise?
DJT.
Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
"Suffice it to say."
What or who is the greatest love of your life?
Nathalie, Nico & Beckett.
When and where were you happiest?
Outside in the elements.
Which talent would you most like to have?
Oil painting.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
To relax, reflect and always be grateful.
What do you consider your greatest achievement?
My family.
If you were to die and come back as a person or a thing, what would it be?
Steelhead trout.
Where would you most like to live?
Probably Idaho or Montana, perhaps Bend or Hood River, OR.
What is your most treasured possession?
Sports equipment.
What is your favorite occupation?
What I do now, advising Private Equity sponsors.
What is your most marked characteristic?
Fast talking.
What do you most value in your friends?
Listening.
Which historical figure do you most identify with?
Shackleton.
Who are your heroes in real life?
Yvon Chouinard, John McDaniel.
Who are your favorite cyclists?
Peter Sagan!
What is it that you most dislike?
Rude, inconsiderate people; Traffic.
What is your greatest regret?
None-I try to forge ahead and keep smiling.
Favorite ride fuel?
BCAAs.
What is your motto?
Forge ahead and keep smiling.
Sunglasses under or over helmet straps?
Under.
Any lucky charms, stuff or ritual?
Strong coffee balanced with good hydration.