Books
Virgo
That I am deeply spiritual despite being irreligious, that I am scared of heights, that I still get butterflies in stomach when a flight runs into a turbulence even after many years of flying.
Apart from the silly fears mentioned above, at a fundamental level I am not scared of anything.
I celebrate all my modest achievements. I never tried to grade them.
I try to remain on the high all the time.
I am a diehard optimist who is perpetually hopeful. In fact a low point doesn't exist for me.
Dalai Lama. Because of his simplicity and compassion.
Atticus Finch from 'To Kill A Mocking Bird' by Harper Lee.
Dr.No by Ian Fleming
Paulo Coelho, George Orwell, Khaled Hosseini, Jhumpa Lahiri, Kamala Das,
The Alchemist, The Animal Farm, And the Mountains Echoed, Unaccustomed Earth, A Childhood in Malabar.
There are many books; it is difficult to restrict to a few.
Ben-Hur, McKenna's Gold, Schindler's List, Chemmeen, and Dosti
Power to tele transport oneself.
He lived a contented life remaining ever grateful for whatever that came on his way.
"For the childhood, I would like to return to the same small hamlet in north Kerala where I grew up. For the adult years, I would like to lead a nomadic life as the one I have already lived. For the silver years, I would like to live in the Maipo Valley, off Santiago, between the river and a vineyard."
I would like to be an accomplished singer.
I have already written the book I wanted to write - 'The Aspirant'.
Silence
I think you are right.
Normally late afternoon suits me the best. I normally key in, but when I have a rush of ideas, I start writing fast making it almost illegible.
I can read any number of comics.
Everyone has a story to tell. So, write, write and write.
Mathew Joseph was born in central Kerala and after having lived and worked in most parts of India, he has moved to Bangalore where he lives currently. He spent his teenage years aspiring to become a Carmelite monk, before embarking up on a career in civil service. He holds two degrees, one in philosophy, and another in psychology in addition to a master’s in business administration. He is a former civil servant and an ardent nature lover and avid traveler.
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