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2004 Stories by Wm. Stage

• Best of Street Talk 2004

  published December 29, 2004

  Cookie Hammond Gospel Singer What's the Worst Pain You've Experienced? [January 21] "I can't do the... More >>

• What Is the Worst Bill You've Ever Had to Pay?

  published December 22, 2004

  Phil Robinson "Ethnocornologist," University of Missouri-St. Louis "It was a renter's-permit fee, and [I was] asked... More >>

• What Would You Like to Ask God?

  published December 15, 2004

  Christy Howell Bartender, Jimmy & Andy's "I guess I'd ask why some babies are born with disabilities. Or about the... More >>

• What Is the Most Amazing Thing You've Personally Seen?

  published December 8, 2004

  Sally Thorne Owner, Sally T's -- St. Peters "Well, in my place I've seen Billy Coma from the Billy Coma Band... More >>

• What Are You Currently High On?

  published December 1, 2004

  Willie Zep Medicine Man/Shaman "I really do feel high these days. I've had lots of emotionally high experiences;... More >>

• What Should Be Criminalized That Is Not Already Criminalized?

  published November 24, 2004

  Dave Jerneycic Originator, Frozen-Turkey Shuffleboard "The shameful act of chicken dancing. Maybe it's all right in a... More >>

• If and When the Messiah Returns, Must It Be in Human Form?

  published November 17, 2004

  Marina S. Server, Cicero's "I'm not Christian, but I believe that when the Messiah arrives it'll be as a human. And... More >>

• Special Morning-After Edition: How Was Your Election, and Will a Bush Victory Divide the Country Even Further?

  published November 10, 2004

  Mecca McDonald Staff Physician, St. Alexius Hospital/Forest Park Hospital "It's pretty scary this morning. And will... More >>

• Who Is the Sexiest Public Figure in St. Louis?

  published November 3, 2004

  Judith Southard Memoir Writer, The Red Shawl Diaries "I guess Jim Edmonds, because I like the way he smiles.... More >>

• Special Halloween Edition: What Really Scares You?

  published October 27, 2004

  Kyla Price Xbox Maestro "You know those movies where there's some worldwide catastrophe and you end up on the planet... More >>

• Who Would Win in a Fight Between Fredbird and the Dirt Cheap Chicken?

  published October 20, 2004

  Danielle Doss Instructor, Three-Time Washout Driving School "The Dirt Cheap Chicken. He comes from the bad side of the... More >>

• Do You Give a Rat's Ass About the NHL Lockout?

  published October 13, 2004

  Dave "Fatty" Nelson Bartender, Griffin's of Soulard "A 10-month season [where] 20 percent of the games played end in a... More >>

• What Is a Fair and Reasonable Price for a Gallon of Gas?

  published October 6, 2004

  Janet Savage Vocalist, Project 3 "I think about 90 cents, no more than a dollar -- well, maybe a little bit over a... More >>

• What Can People Do Instead of Fighting Wars?

  published September 22, 2004

  Chris Washington Clerk, Vintage Vinyl "People could focus on interacting with others instead of pre-judging and being... More >>

• Which American Has Most Changed the World?

  published September 15, 2004

  Michael Drake Boulevardier "Cecil B. DeMille, the director and film producer who created some of America's most extraordinary... More >>

• If You Had to Give Up Caffeine or Alcohol for the Rest of Your Life, Which Would You Choose?

  published September 8, 2004

  Rhonda Cathey Medical Transcriptionist/Singer, The Smash Band "I drink both, but if I had to give up one? Alcohol. I... More >>

• Which Group, Club or Society Really Annoys You?

  published September 1, 2004

  Zach Phillips Bartender, Jimmy and Andy's "Trekkies. I don't think they actually know how ridiculous they look with... More >>

• Are Americans Overly Concerned with Personal Hygiene?

  published August 25, 2004

  John Nash Co-Owner, The Wine Merchant "I think we're overly concerned with appearance. Everybody's got to wear... More >>

• Are You Still in Touch with the Person to Whom You Lost Your Virginity?

  published August 18, 2004

  Katie Clancy Waitress, Broadway Oyster Bar "I try my hardest not to keep in touch with him. We run in different... More >>

• What's the Grossest Smell You've Ever Smelled?

  published August 11, 2004

  Robert Wallace Lube Tech, Boss's Express Lube "It would have to be the air in Korea -- the Seoul area. Their plumbing... More >>

• What's the Most Money You've Ever Found?

  published August 4, 2004

  Will George ICU Nurse, St. Luke's Hospital "I pick up pennies and nickels lying in the street -- it all adds up, money... More >>

• Does It Bother You If Women Don't Shave Their Legs or Armpits?

  published July 28, 2004

  Mona Graham Care Outreach, Covenant House Missouri "The armpits, yes, because I think it's a very important factor in... More >>

• Is Saddam Guilty?

  published July 21, 2004

  Josh Grosman Rock & Roll Impresario "Well, I don't think that's exactly for me to judge, but a more important question... More >>

• You Suddenly Learn That Doomsday Is Three Days Away: What Would You Do?

  published July 14, 2004

  Don Perry Hair Stylist "I'd probably try to kill Beatle Bob just to piss off the pop-culture icons in St. Louis. I'd... More >>

• What Is Your Remarkable Coincidence?

  published July 7, 2004

  Angelo Iodice Trick Roper, Circus Flora "I met a lovely young woman in a New York nightclub. We dated. We actually had... More >>