Bubble Gum Interview- Benn Rosales (My HUSBAND)!!!
In honor of interviewing my husband, I’ll skip the normal intro that he hates (”I know what the intro repetitively says, and I catch myself reading it every time!”). Benn Rosales is the King of Single Pointe Realty, the host of the nationally successful blog Agent Genius, and most importantly, he’s my husband. He’s finally been suckered into an interview after seeing that most others’ didn’t lose their careers as a result, so let’s get started:
Who would you be more star struck by- Barry Gibb, Chuck Norris or Justin Timberlake?
I would like to meet Barry F’n Gibb! “talkin’ ’bout politics and crazy cool medallions” Justin and I could kick it, easily, and what’s a Chuck Norris? Is that like a steak?
Fox News, CNN, MSNBC or nothing?
Fox News or nothing. I only watch CNN during the election cycle the way you sometimes watch a funny sitcom. Laughter is sometimes uplifting and solidifies your own personal position.
You have to choose a private jet or a helicopter- which and why?
I’m choosing helicopter. I think on the bling bling scale of things, the big baller appeal of a helicopter is much higher than a jet and besides, I don’t want Sean Hannity calling me out for my carbon footprint because of my jetset life.
Do you think that people who say “I slept like a baby” have ever had a baby?
A better question is do you think people who say smooth as a baby’s butt have ever changed a diaper? I mean seriously, why do we spend so much time dreaming of being younger or going back in time, or relating to childhood when we really should embrace the “now”. Looking backwards is so “life in reverse.”
Name some sayings your parents used (like “children are meant to be seen and not heard”).
Do as I say, not as I do. Boy, did I make them pay for that one… I learned early on to lead a double-life. The kid who on the surface was an absolute angel, but under that I was the devil incarnate. I’ll just leave this one there…
Tell us the story of which natural (or human) disaster has most closely changed your life.
Anyone who knows me knows the Oklahoma City Bombing was a devastating impact on my life. Having worked in the building, and knowing an overwhelming majority of the employees that worked in the Alfred P. Murrah Building, the idea of looking at the list of the dead or the survivors is still impossible for me. I’ve yet come to come to terms with the loss of so many people and friends, nor the idea that a cityscape landmark has vanished from the skyline. I know that passing April 19th has become easier not realizing it’s approach, but about the 21st of every April it hits me, realizing my mood has changed, and the ability to smile has vanished. I still have nightmares, and it is still amazing how God guided me in a different direction at that moment in my life- the bright side is I’m here today, but somehow the comfort in that is very little.
BONUS QUESTION that I didn’t ask that I’ve made up the answer to: Tell us what makes your wife so wonderful:
Lani is not only gorgeous with her amazing style, skinniness and cute blonde hair, she is amazingly intelligent. With her degree from the best college in the world (The University of Texas), she practically runs the business. Everyone looks up to her and wants to be like her. She is so funny and has better jokes than anyone else I know. She is creative, driven and seeks world domination in a respectfully benevolent way. She is the best. If I had to give her a title other than what’s on her business card, it would be “Awesome.”
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So there you have it. Benn doesn’t know what a Chuck Norris is, aims for a bling bling lifestyle hangin’ with Barry F’in Gibb, has changed too many diapers, realizes the laughability of CNN coverage, lead a double life as a child, and married the world’s hottest, smartest, coolest woman. Now that you really know Benn, what do you think???
December 20th, 2007 at 2:19 am
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December 20th, 2007 at 2:51 am
Lani and Benn - you guys are a trip! Barry Gibb? Barry Gibb?? I can’t believe that! And that bonus question rocked!
(Lani and I will have to look for JT on our own)
December 20th, 2007 at 3:01 am
Nothing suprises me … except that he forgot to mention that his AWESOME wife turned down fame and fortune to be with him. Does he really know how lucky he really is?
(Um, what does JT stand for? Justin Timberlake or Jeff Turner???)
December 20th, 2007 at 3:15 am
Since Benn obviously went to the Chuck Norris School of Real Estate, I was surprised the name didn’t ring a bell.
December 20th, 2007 at 3:21 am
Jay Thompson thinks it’s him. : )
December 20th, 2007 at 3:23 am
That bonus answer was WAY too smooth. He knew the question going in!
I’m sure it still scored points with Mrs. Awesome though…
December 20th, 2007 at 6:55 am
Benn you forgot to mention, among Lani’s qualities, is that she writes the answers to some of your questions
December 20th, 2007 at 9:21 am
Maybe Benn and Lani are actually one in the same person?
December 20th, 2007 at 9:48 am
Mariana, so much for letting Benn borrow my heels!
December 20th, 2007 at 10:02 am
Hear you go Benn
http://www.chucknorrisfacts.com/
December 20th, 2007 at 8:34 pm
How could you live in Texas and not know the full list of Texas Rangers? (Walker-Texas Ranger) Jeez.
Seriously, it’s so obvious that no one love Lani more than Lani. But I’m sure Benn comes in a close second.
December 20th, 2007 at 8:39 pm
Lani, thanks for the tip on how I should describe my wife
Benn’s a lucky guy.
December 20th, 2007 at 9:19 pm
Chuch Norris rules! “Return of the Dragon” - Chuck Norris vs. Bruce Lee defind an entire generation of young boys.
December 20th, 2007 at 9:39 pm
You guys have all left me speechless- I wish I had snappy comebacks to ALL of your comments, but instead I’ll say that YOU WIN.
December 20th, 2007 at 9:40 pm
don’t feel bad - I can’t figure out how to do a trackback
December 20th, 2007 at 11:29 pm
Too bad no one mentioned JTT. Jonathan Taylor Thomas. Man that kid was cool.
Brian Wilson, Zolve.com
December 20th, 2007 at 11:43 pm
Who really answered that last question? If he did, what kind of toture were you telling him he would face if he said anything else? All kidding aside, it is interesting to know he is a Barry Gibb fan and not Chuck Norris. I must say that I am disappointed in the helicopter answer though.
December 21st, 2007 at 12:00 am
I wrote the last answer- I’m just that good.
BTW- WATCH THE BARRY GIBB TALK SHOW VIDEO HERE and all the above jokes will make sense…
December 21st, 2007 at 6:39 am
“Jay Thompson thinks it’s him. : )”
Not thinks, knows…
Chuck Norris could kick Justing Timberlake’s ass.
December 21st, 2007 at 6:41 am
Justing? WTF?
And speaking of WTF, WTF is up with the timestamp on this thing? It’s 13 hours in the future…
December 21st, 2007 at 7:05 am
I hear JT eats BEEF CHUCK for dinner!! (Jay….you really crack me up…)
Lani….your time stamp is wacked!
December 21st, 2007 at 8:43 am
leave me and my timestamp alone. i’m not a genius, i only play one on AG.
December 24th, 2007 at 12:54 am
I dare not say anything on this one…sorry I am late in responding, I haven’t been reading much lately! Though, I will say thank you Benn for sharing the Oklahoma story…you are a blessing to us all and there is a reason you are here — one is to tell your wife how “Awesome” she is and the one of many is to share your talents here with us!! Merry Christmas to everyone!!
December 28th, 2007 at 10:15 pm
I’m glad I am late here; the comments are just as good as the interview. I think Ben is a smart man who knows what to say when his wife asks “what makes your wife so wonderful”?
January 4th, 2008 at 10:54 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nGlyCHEZNk
Chuck F’in Norris
Benn, I loved the answer to the 4th question