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2001 Stories by Wm. Stage

• Do Animals Belong to Any Particular Religion?

  published August 15, 2001

  Jonas Moses Actor/Director of Operations, An-aesthetic Studios "Well, of course they do. As you know, most animals are... More >>

• What Do You Consider Your Predominant Personality Trait?

  published August 8, 2001

  Dick Frommann Beach Comber "Enjoyability. I'm able to enjoy almost everything and people enjoy me. I... More >>

• What Is the Title of Your New Hit Single?

  published August 1, 2001

  Matt Picker Musician "'Quit Complaining About St. Louis ('Cause the Rent Is Cheap, You Loser)' -- a song for people who... More >>

• Is All Animal Life, Excluding Human Beings, Equally Valuable?

  published July 25, 2001

  Jeff Grellner Co-Owner, Valley Park Elevator "I believe every animal is important in this world. Last week, I was down... More >>

• News Hole

  published July 18, 2001

  In the staid old edifice at Market Street and Tucker Boulevard, two reporters, their offices a scant 10 feet apart, labor to cover aldermanic... More >>

• What Book Has Caused a Significant Change in Your Attitude or Beliefs?

  published July 18, 2001

  Clarkie Smith Journeyman Plumber "Yeah, I read this book Swim With the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive. It gave... More >>

• Do You Need or Want Plastic Surgery on Any Part?

  published July 11, 2001

  Alfreda Frazier Public-Transportation Enthusiast "No part, no way, because I think however the good Lord made me, that's... More >>

• Do You Consider Yourself a Team Player or a Maverick?

  published July 4, 2001

  Lisa Thompson Attorney "Those who know me would probably say I'm a maverick, but right now I'm job-hunting, so I'd like... More >>

• Which Radio Commercial Do You Turn Off the Quickest?

  published June 27, 2001

  Vicki Huels Owner, Fisherman's Cove Adventure Park, Carlyle, Ill. "Carol House's top 10 reasons to buy their furniture.... More >>

• Going Ape

  published June 27, 2001

  It was a warm fall day in 1994, and Jennifer and Terry Mercer, who had just received their wedding pictures, were visiting a friend, Paula Lowe,... More >>

• "Street Talk" Polls the Academics: What Do You Make of Timothy McVeigh's 'Last Words'?

  published June 20, 2001

  Vivian Pollak English Professor, Washington University "I guess I'm glad he found comfort in poetry, but I didn't like... More >>

• What's the Rudest Thing Anyone's Said to You Lately?

  published June 13, 2001

  Bryan Hill Doorguy, Elsher's "'What happened to you? Did you fall in a tackle box?' Or 'You catch any fish with those... More >>

• What's Your Favorite Adjective, and How Would You Use It in a Sentence?

  published June 6, 2001

  Fred Wooten Inspector, Ford Motor Co. "'Black.' Black is powerful, versatile and sexy. I love to drive a fast black... More >>

• Funny Business

  published June 6, 2001

  The man with short gray hair moved quickly, stealthily, through the corridors of Barnes-Jewish Hospital's intensive-care unit, carrying a prettily... More >>

• Would You Go Out With Someone Twice Your Age?

  published May 30, 2001

  Jynette Lewis Wig and Makeup Intern, Opera Theatre of St. Louis "Maybe. I can understand women wanting to date older... More >>

• Do You Wear Your Jock a Lot?

  published May 23, 2001

  Stephan Kezirian Cleaning Crew, Lafayette Pub "Last week, when I was Rollerblading in Forest Park." Scott... More >>

• What Would You Do if the Blues Brought Home Stanley?

  published May 16, 2001

  Dawn Kimbrough Administrative Assistant, Bank of America "Get a Blues/Stanley Cup tattoo." Dominic... More >>

• What Was Your Entrepreneurial Idea That You Never Followed Through On? (Part 2 of 2)

  published May 9, 2001

  Kevin McCameron Slam Master, St. Louis Poetry SLAM! "I feel guilty about saying this because I'm not sure I thought of... More >>

• What Was Your Entrepreneurial Idea That You Never Followed Through On? (Part 1 of 2)

  published May 2, 2001

  Charles Campbell Swimming Instructor, St. Louis Community College "Opening a barbecue restaurant, but I became a cop,... More >>

• "I'm a Downtown Man"

  published May 2, 2001

  The two men are in a backroom of the sportswear store, the Phat Farm jeans and FUBU jerseys piled high on the folding tables. Gus is trying to... More >>

• Do You See the City and County Ever Coming Together as One Political Entity?

  published April 25, 2001

  Steve Weniger, Hillsboro, Mo. Manager, Jiffy Lube "No, too much infighting and territorialism between the two. Too many... More >>

• When Was the Last Time You Had the Heebie-Jeebies ?

  published April 18, 2001

  Jay Diamond Physical Therapist/Clinic Director, Pro Rehab "I'd say a few weeks back, when I was lying in bed with my... More >>

• Does the Threat of Mad-Cow Disease Affect Your Dietary Habits?

  published April 11, 2001

  Al Druivenga Corn Farmer, Arcadia, Iowa "It hasn't bothered me at all. We raise and eat our own beef. I'm more concerned about... More >>

• What Is Your Favorite Excuse When Pulled Over for a Moving Traffic Violation?

  published April 4, 2001

  Scott Kiehl Aspiring Gynecologist "'Sorry, Officer, I've had a few too many drinks and I had to switch the CD from Journey... More >>

• Getting a Leg Up

  published April 4, 2001

  "He had never been on the top of a mountain before, and it's definitely a sobering feeling when you get up that high. You wonder how you're going... More >>