CINDY SHERMAN TAKES THE PROUST QUESTIONNAIRE

1. What is your idea of perfect happiness? “Guilt-free consumption.” 2. What is your greatest fear? “Taking myself too seriously.” 3. What is the trait you most deplore in yourself? “I’m gullible.” 4. What is the trait you most deplore in others? “Insensitivity.” 5. What do you consider the most overrated virtue? “Frugality.” 6. Which words or phrases do you overuse? “Wow.” 7. Which talent would you most like to have? “Rhythmic gymnastics.” 8. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? “I would have supernatural powers.” 9. If you were to die and come back as a person or a thing, what would it be? “A pet lover’s pet.” 10. What is your favourite pastime? “Gardening.” 11. What is your strongest character trait? “I’m observant.” 12. What is your greatest regret? “Not going with my instincts.” 13. How would you like to die? “In childbirth.”