Proust Questionnaire — Araci Almeida

Me, about to eat a delicious pasta, Pisa, Italy, May 2020

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Right now, a healthy future without wars, diseases, and a clean planet without climate change.

What is your greatest fear?

If I get old, being someone stuck in a bed unable to move. Or suffering from a long-term illness.

In your personality, what trait irritates you the most?

Being continually annoyed by other people’s stupidity. I should care less.

And what personality trait irritates you most about others?

Well, stupidity ( and selfishness).

Which living person do you most admire?

My father. He is a warrior; from when he was a child until nowadays, he has never been given anything; he always worked honestly to get what he has. He’s a fighter, and I’m very proud of his achievements. He was not a very present father, but now he has admitted his mistakes, and you know what, not many people are capable of that.

What is your biggest extravagance?