black sheep express everyone else's anger and pain. It's not that they have all the anger and pain—they're just the only ones who let it out

182. What’s the riskiest thing you’ve ever done?  I've wandered some big cities without a clue where I was, paying no attention to my own safety, often with my mind far from present surroundings. Bethesda, Atlanta, Miami, Houston, Santa Fe, St. Louis...

183. When was the last time you were really, really wrong about something?  the yardbunnies do not like to eat green peppers

185. What’s the most uncomfortable thing you’ve had to tell someone?  "I'm moving out."

186. What’s the most memorable vacation you’ve taken?  Kansas City, the first time

187. How well do your family members get along?  depends upon which family members you mean. Some of us get along famously, while others are almost perfect strangers.

188. Who in your life has the most positive outlook?  Fluffy

190. What stupid things have you convinced friends to do?  drink too much, do all manner of things down by the river, ride with me when I'd been drinking too much, and believe me when I said it was all under control

191. What’s the most awkward thing someone has said to you?  likely something from my former boss at the library, the sneaky panther turtle. She was full of random, peculiar, awkward awfulness.

192. Who in your life is most likely to be a serial killer?  a guy who used to work in my present department. He is socially awkward, smart in some ways but deficient in others, arrogant, unkind, and swings between near catatonia and wild anger.

193. What happened to your best friend from elementary school?  we are in contact more often than weekly. She texted a photo of herself to me today, in fact.

194. How often do you talk to your extended family?  I stay in touch with some cousins on FB and Messenger, and text with a couple others; we chat a few times a year

196. Who’s the black sheep in your family?  I come the closest

197. Who’s the most difficult person you must deal with on a regular basis?  #myannoyingneighbor

198. What are the three most important things you learned from your parents?  loyalty, financial care, and the importance of a good breakfast

199. Who do you know is full of unfounded confidence about their opinions?  every damned one of us

200. What secret is someone keeping from you, but you already know all about it?  'we're just gonna have to be secretly in love with each other and leave it at that"

[cut from here; the title quotation is by Francesca Lia Block, from Dangerous Angels]