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A DEAD PRESIDENTS Question

I'm sure someone has asked you this before, however, out of all the presidents that you studied for your book who was the most fascinating president and why? - Christine

Something I thought I understood but turned out to be wrong about?

Something you thought you understood but turned out to be wrong about? (This is the "Make Me Smart" podcast question.)

Best advice I ever received

Best advice you ever received?

A Graduation Gift Question

What's the most generous or most memorable High School graduation gift you received?

A Question Of Beliefs

What is something you used to believe, but do not anymore?

A Question About Home

Of all the homes/neighborhoods you've lived in, which is your favorite? Why?

A Dead Presidents Question

What was the biggest surprising thing you learned while writing Dead Presidents?

An Election Night Special question

Tarquin Fin-tim-lin-bin-whin-bim-lim-bus-stop-F'tang-F'tang-Olé-Biscuitbarrel (Silly Party) or Kevin Phillips BONG (Slightly Silly) - who ya got?

What band/musician would people be surprised to hear that you really like?

What band/musician would people be surprised to hear that you really like?

In all utter seriousness, why do you love professional wrestling?

In all utter seriousness, why do you love professional wrestling?
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