20 Questions with Laurie Banitch

• What weird food combinations do you really enjoy? Tzatziki + Valetina hot sauce on any protein!
• What movie can you watch over and over without ever getting tired of? The Birdcage​
• What’s something that will always be in fashion, no matter how much time passes? Black leather jacket..
• What food have you never eaten but would really like to try? I think I've tried almost everything I actually want to try...
• What mythical creature do you wish actually existed? Do Minions count as mythical creatures?
• What TV show character would it be the most fun to change places with for a week? Supergirl!
• If you were moving to another country, but could only pack one carry-on sized bag, what would you pack? My favorite jeans, leather jacket, sneakers. 
• If you were a ghost and could possess people, what would you make them do? Dance!
• What’s the most ridiculous thing you have bought? Child-sized Christmas / Storm Trooper pajamas... for me.
• What was the last song you sung along to? Soul Love by David Bowie
• What really needs to be modernized? The way we exercise. There has to be a better way.
• What animal or plant do you think should be renamed? Gerbil. Not a fan of that name.  
• What’s the funniest word in the English language? Bamboozle!
• What are some of the best vacations you’ve had? The ones that include exploring cities and eating amazing food.
• What job do you think you’d be really good at? Food critic. I can talk about food ad nauseum.
• What would be your first question after waking up from being cryogenic-ally frozen for 100 years? What's for dinner?
• What is something that is considered a luxury, but you don’t think you could live without? Gourmet coffee.
• What’s the best single day on the calendar? December 25th - there's a certain romance about Christmas. You make time to enjoy each moment with your family, friends, and loved ones. Plus, there's gift-giving and Christmas music!
• What’s the best way a person can spend their time? Not staring at their phone... enjoying the scenery and talking to people!
• What is the luckiest thing that has happened to you? My snap decision to move home to El Paso. It's given me clarity in terms of what I want out of life. 
• What’s the worst thing you’ve eaten out of politeness? Probably some well-intentioned casserole that I've since scrubbed from my memory.