Over the Fence

NAME: Bob Wilson

AGE: 80

CITY: Maumelle

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What is your occupation?

A retired professor from Shawnee State University in Portsmouth, Ohio

Would you rather be a jack-of-all-trades or a master of one?

A master of one

Would you rather explore a new planet or the deepest parts of the ocean?

A new planet

What do you do to unwind?

I write poems. I’ve published more than 1,000 poems.

What fad do you wish would come back?

I Love Lucy shows

What was your favorite food as a kid?

Spaghetti

Which are you more likely to fight for — love or money?

Love

If you could choose your last words, what would they be?

Be happy; there are so many who are not.

What animal best represents you, and why?

A llama — they have so much character and do unpredictable things.

Where is your favorite place to vacation in Arkansas?

Eureka Springs

What’s your favorite outdoor festival or event to go to?

The Arkansas State Fair

What is your favorite smell?

I like the fragrance of flowers.

Is there anything or anyone that you’re a fan of that you’re ashamed to admit?

If I’m a fan of something, I’m not ashamed to admit it.

If you could instantly learn a specific new instrument or language, which would you choose?

Maybe a banjo

Do you prefer zombies or aliens?

Aliens