Aaron Oppenheimer

What's your full name?

Aaron Frederick Oppenheimer

Where were you born?

Rochester, New York

When is your birthday?

August 16

What instruments do you play?

Vibes, Drums, other assorted percussion instruments.

What's your favorite record?

Let's Flip! by the Microscopic Septet is a good one. Trio Los Panchos' Leyendas vol. 1 is great.

What are your cats' names?

Cyna and PB

What's your least favorite food?

That would be beets.

What's your most prized posession?

My bag of Muhammad Ali brand Bar-B-Que potato chips. It says "The Snacks of Champions" right on the label!

Corrective Lenses?

Perfect vision!

Hobbies?

Wires and typing.

Favorite book/author?

A Humument by Tom Philips.

If I was reincarnated, I would come back as...?

A real-estate novelist.

Zodiac sign?

"All rubber boats half off!"

Shoes of choice?

Dark red Fleuvogs - there's a stitch down the toe that makes it look like I have cloven hooves.

Guiltiest pleasure?

Adam and the Ants.

If I could have a super power, it would be...?

The ability to enjoy everything. Is that a super power? Then I could eat beets.

Shoot me now, if I ever...?

golf.

Fetishes?

Wind-up toys and flip books.

My idea of a perfect day (25 words or less):

Wake up. Eggs Benedict. Rockford Files. Turkey club for lunch. Short hike. Long nap. Thai for dinner. Gig with happy dancing audience. Go to sleep.

Favorite food?

Key-lime pie.

Eyes?

Hazel.

Hair?

Reddish.

In the movie, I would be played by...

Gene Wilder (as Willie Wonka)

Turn-ons?

Peace and quiet.

Pet Peeves?

I have many, but the biggest: Books with the title "(Anything) for Dummies."

Favorite Flower?

Iris

Cocktail of choice?

Martini (4-to-1 and olives)

Role Model?

Les Paul

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