Questionnaire filled out by John Wayne Gacy while on death row. Misspellings and other errors have been left as is (certain answers are partly illegible).
Full name: John Wayne Michael Gacy
Date of birth: March 17, 1942
Age, Ht., Wt: 50, 5’9”, 208
Home: Menard Deathrow, Chester, i11
Marital status: Twice divorced
Family: 2 sisters, 5 children
Most treasured honor: 3 times son of the year
Perfect woman: independent thinker, self starter, mind of her own
Man: bright, bold, honest dependable says what he is thinking
Childhood hero: J.F. Kennedy, R.J. Daley
Current hero: M Cuomo, Donald trump
Favourite tv shows: unsolved mysteries, national geographic specials
Favourite movies: once upon a time in America, good fellas, ten commandments
Favourite song: send in the clowns, amazing grace
Favourite singers: Judy Collins, Bon Dylan, Neil diamond, Shan a na
Favourite musicians: reo speedwagon, Elgin John, zamfir
Hobbies: correspondence, oil painting, study human interests
Favourite meals: fried chicken, deboned lake perch drawn in butter, salad, tea
Recommended reading: Texas connection, question of doubt
Last book read: naked lunch and wild boys, William S Burroughs
Ideal evening: dinner and concer or live show, drinks and a quiet walk by the lake
Nobody knows: I’m a character who loves to tease and joke around
My biggest regret: being so trusting and gullible. Taken advantage of
If I were president I’d: make sure the people of this country had jobs and a place to live before worrying about other countries
My advice to children: be yourself, think positive, respect parents
What I don’t like about people: phonies, people who don’t keep their word
My biggest fear: dying before I have a chance to clear my name with truth
Pet peeves: people who say things they have no intention of doing
Superstitions: none its for negative people
Friends like me because: I am outspoken and honest, fun loving and dependable
Behind my back they say: the bastard got it made and he grandiose
People in history I’d like to have met: Michaelangelo, Leonardo Davinci
If I were and animal I’d be: a bear or eagle
Personal goals in life: to see that my children are provided for
Personal interests: reading, writing, meeting people, classic movies and music
Favourite color: red
Favourite number: nine
I view myself as a: positive thinker, self starter, open minded, non judgmental
Political views: semi-liberal Democrat, that one party that doesn’t have all winners
Thoughts on drugs: make some legal to avoid crime
What I expect from friendships: lighthearted, fun loving, dependable [illegible]
What you’re thinking now: why the hell did I fill this out and who cares what I have to say
Your artistic interests: to please myself first and hope that expression is enjoyable in others. Art as in life is a journey not a destination. If you don’t like it move on. Just like music to the ear, food to the smell and taste.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
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