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What's your least favorite composition you've ever written, and was it ever performed? |
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There's tons of garbage out there in my files - and it is so hard to even listen to a piece that's just a few years old. However, there was this monstrosity for trombone and bass clarinet from around 1993.... |
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Do you like to cook, or would you op for the frozen pizza that's been sitting in the freezer for weeks? |
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Who needs to cook when sushi is so easy? |
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Freddy or Jason? |
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Jason - hands down (no pun) |
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Where in the world is Carmen SanDiego? |
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Not coming to class at 8:00 am like she should be. |
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Would you vote for Ross M. for President? |
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Most likely ----when he turns 35! |
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Do you like to swim... oceans/lakes/pools? |
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Pools = mmm chlorine! |
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Do you ever hang out with other staff or students from UMD in your free time? |
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Yes- my best friend, Jeff Campbell. We play Catan and watch the new Battlestar Galactica with a fervor. |
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Congrats on your new family member, Dr. Rubin! We were wondering if you had named him/her yet? |
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Max Bennett Rubin - he was born a little early - but he's doing beautifully and we hope to have him home in a couple of weeks - then the chaos begins! |
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Max Bennett Rubin - January 18, 2006 |
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Plain or fizzy water? |
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Flavored seltzer water. |
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Is it true you like Hello Kitty? |
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I grew up in a primarily Asian part of Queens NY and HK was just coming out when I was in 1st grade - so it's a part of my memories with some of the best times of my youth |
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Which gentre of music do you least appreciate listening to? |
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Hmmmm - Polkacore (the fusion of hardcore punk and polka) |
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