Meme
1. What is your full name? Do you have a nickname?
Clarissa Catherine Gill. I go by CC
2. How old are you? When is your birthday?
22. Born September 21st.
3. Where were you born? Where do you live now? Are you patriotic?
Born in New York City. Attending Tufts University in Medford, MA. And yeah, I like the USA.
4. Who are/were your parents? (Names, occupations, personalities, etc.)
Father: Donald Gill, aka Blizzard. Former professional criminal turned hero, full time father.
Mother: Justine Hammer. Ice queen bitch. My bio-mom, doesn't want anything to do with me. Dad raised me by himself.
6. What is your occupation?
Full-time student, double major in computer sciences and music performance. Currently 4th year senior, will need 5 to finish everything up.
7. How tall are you? How much do you weigh?
5'6", about 150-160 depending on the time of the month. I do cardio like crazy and eat right but I think I'm stuck with this ass. Spanx is your friend if you have to do the spandex thing.
8. What color is your hair? What color are your eyes?
Auburn red & blue, respectively.
9. What is your race?
Amazing. Oh, sorry, one of my fave shows. I'm quite white, thank you.
10. To which social class do you belong?
Well, I'm a black sheep to a nouveau bit...rich family, raised blue collar. I can clean up nice, but I do have a bit of redneck in me, especially when I get mad.
11. Do you consider yourself to be attractive? Do others?
I think I'm pretty. I'm too fat for Project Runway, but really, who wants a stick anyways?
12. What is your style of dress?
Student casual most of the time.
13. Do you have any scars? Tattoos? Birthmarks? Other unique physical features?
None of the above.
14. Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?
Dislike the heat. A LOT. I have to remember to wear a coat during the winter sometimes to not blow cover.
15. Are you right- or left-handed?
Right handed.
16. What does your voice sound like?
Deep alto to contralto. I sing bass for the Jackson Jills on campus.
17. What kind of vocabulary do you use?
Layman's terms as much as I can. Dad was pretty much a regular guy, raised me like that too.
18. List three quirks or other defining characteristics.
I'm a nerd with a capital geek. Comic books, roleplaying games, sci-fi, you name it.
I'm also a music geek, popular music of 5 decades plus Broadway. And I love a cappella. Straight No Chaser, Sing-off, and hell, did you hear "Teenage Dream" on Glee the other night? DAY-UM!
Snobs bother me. It's partially why I don't like my family.
19. How often do you bathe? Do you wear perfumes?
Daily. I'll wear something nice if the occasion warrants.
20. What kind of facial expression do you commonly wear (dour glare, wry smile, etc)?
I'm told I smile a lot.
21. Do you use body language?
When I get a chance to speak it...which isn't often. I hang out with nerd guys too much, they don't really show guy-type affection easily.
22. Do you have a commonly used saying?
Nothing in particular.
Childhood
23. What is your earliest memory?
Driving at 2 AM into Ohio with my dad because the cops were after him.
24. How much schooling have you had? Did you enjoy it?
Love college. Lets me be me.
25. Where did you learn most of your knowledge and skill?
As far as the business goes, my dad. Even though his powers weren't natural like mine, he made sure I wouldn't hurt someone accidentally. Taught me a lot. Folks think he's a joke but I loved him to death...still do. Miss him too.
26. How would you describe your childhood in general?
Relatively normal for who my dad was.
27. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A Thunderbolt. I really got into it when my dad was with them briefly.
28. When and with whom was your first kiss?
Um....haven't had it yet.
29. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?
Yeah, I am. True Love Waits.
30. Do you have a notorious or celebrated ancestor? Does that affect you?
The Hammer family. They wanted nothing to do with me until they found out I was a mutant. Now they want me dead because I won't sign on with them. In the immortal words of Cee-Lo...well, you know.
Influences
31. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
Watching my Dad die because my half-brother got in a snit and sent one of his boyfriends after me.
32. What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Winning Best Soloist at ICCAs 2 years ago.
33. What is your greatest regret?
Not being around when my dad was attacked.
34. What is the most embarrassing or shameful thing ever to happen to you?
Finding out who my mother was, and that she never wanted me.
35. Do you have any secrets? If so, what are they?
Nothing deep or dark. I'm an 'on the sleeve' kinda girl.
36. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?
Some girl was bullying me in band when I was in high school. I promised Dad no powers. Instead, I replaced her shampoo bottle at Band Camp with one that was filled with Nair. THAT was funny.
37. When was the time you were the most frightened?
The first time my powers manifested. Dad was so money when that happened, though.
38. Have you ever traveled outside of your country? If so, to where?
Not yet.
Beliefs
39. What is your alignment?
Neutral Good with slight Chaotic leanings.
40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?
Optimistic more often than not.
41. Do you believe in a god? If so, which one and why?
I'm not a bible thumper, but Dad took me to church as a child. It's hard NOT to believe in God with the life I've had.
42. Do you believe in an afterlife?
Yeah.
43. What is your greatest fear?
Being alone.
44. What makes you angry? Sad? Happy? Why?
Different things cause different reactions. Most of my worst feelings can be traced to my family and most of my best can be traced to music.
45. Do you think people are basically good or basically evil?
It differs from case to case.
46. What are your views on politics? Religion? Sex?
Politics bore me. Religion fascinates me. Sex...is something that I really really want, but only under the right circumstances.
47. What are your views on gambling, lying, theft, and killing?
Not worth the time or the consequences, on all of the above. I saw what a lot of that did to my dad over the years, he never did really forgive himself for it.
48. How far will you go to defend your beliefs?
Not sure - haven't been pressed yet.
49. How much do you value money?
It's nice to have, but it's not all there is to life.
50. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?
Take something from someone else that can never be returned...murder, rape, lying come to mind.
51. Do you believe in self-sacrifice for the greater good?
Yes
52. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?
Yes
53. Are you superstitious?
It's not superstition if it's true.
54. How much do you respect the beliefs and opinions of others?
I try to.
55. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings?
Pretty honest.
56. Do you have any biases or prejudices?
Nothing that would be considered major.
Dealing With Others
57. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?
My dad, even in death.
58. Who is the person you respect the most? Despise the most? Why?
The same. Despise...my half-brother. My mom, for all of her faults, tried to make sure my dad could take care of me. He's just an asshole. And he is in dire need of a blowjob.
59. Do you have a significant other? Who?
No. Never been kissed. Nerd curse. :)
60. Do you have a lot of friends? Who is your best friend?
The other Jills are good to me, but I wouldn't say I have a BEST best friend. The folks in my Shadowrun campaign are pretty cool too.
61. How do you relate to members of the same race? Class? Sex?
I'm very good at being the Friend in situations. The rest is irrelevent - people are people.
62. How do you relate to members of a different race? Class? Sex?
See above.
63. Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened.
Not yet.
64. What do you look for in a potential lover?
Kindness. Intelligence. Looks aren't that important but chemistry is. I just know I want what my dad never had.
65. How close are you to your family?
Not at all.
66. Do you want a marriage, family, and/or children?
Down the road.
67. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?
Depends on the situation, but I won't shrivel up if I believe in something.
68. Are you a listener or a talker?
Depends on the situation. I try to be a listener, though.
69. How long does it usually take for you to trust others?
It depends.
70. Do you hold grudges?
Yeah
71. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?
Not really.
72. Do you like interacting with large groups of people?
I can get through it.
73. How well do you express yourself?
Okay I guess.
74. How quickly do you judge others?
I try not to. Knowing my Dad's life, I try not to.
75. Do you care what others think of you?
I do...sometimes too much.
76. Do you have any enemies? How or why are they your enemy?.
My mom's side of the family wants me dead. Yeah, I'd say. :)
Personal Taste and Opinions
77. What is your favorite pastime? Color? Food? Possession?
Singing/Blue/Buffalo Wings/A picture of my Dad with the T-Bolts.
78. What are your preferences in arts and/or entertainment?
GLEE!!!! A CAPPELLA!!! I"M SUCH A DORK!!! WHY AM I TYPING IN CAPS?!?!?
79. Do you smoke, drink, go whoring, or use drugs? Why or why not?
OCCASIONAL drinker, that's it. Seen the dark side of too much of that stuff.
80. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?
Roleplaying or gigging with the Jills.
81. What is your most cherished fantasy?
Chris Colfer and speedos are involved.
82. How long is your attention span?
It a'ight.
83. Do you laugh a lot? What do you find funny?
I love to laugh. Standup comedy is good for that, especially Jeff Dunham. 'SILENCE! I KEEL YOU!'
84. Is there anything that shocks or offends you? If so, what?
Nothing really in the entertainment realm. I'll find stuff distasteful, but nothing I'll picket.
85. How do you deal with stress?
Sing at the top of my lungs.
86. How much athletic ability do you have? Artistic?
Significant amount of both, although more artistic. I'm damn good in a fight, and I am in shape, even if that shape is a bit rounder than society would prefer.
87. Do you like animals? Do you like children?
I'm fine with animals, though I won't own a pet. I like other people's children. ;)
88. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?
More of a planner.
89. What are your pet peeves?
Liars. People who won't think for themselves.
Self-Image
90. What is your greatest strength as a person? Weakness?
My heart. It's the answer to both.
91. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
I wish I would stop being so self-conscious about my body/looks.
92. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?
More extroverted - for my social circles.
93. Do you like yourself?
Yes
94. Do you have a daily routine? How do you feel if your day is interrupted?
I'm fine with it.
95. What goal do you most want to accomplish in the next six months? Your lifetime?
Six months: Keep doing well in school. Become better as a hero.
Lifetime: Laugh often, love more, save lives.
96. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? 20 years?
Don't know.
97. If you could choose, how would you want to die?
Saving lives.
98. What is the one thing you would like to be remembered for after your death?
I was my father's daughter.
99. What three words would you use to best describe your personality?
Hard To Read
100. What three words would others probably use to describe you?
Really depends on who you ask.
101. Why are you risking your life to adventure? it's Important.
It's who my father raised me to be. Actually, not true. He raised me to be better than he was. That's impossible, but I'm gonna try.
