At a job interview a few weeks ago, I was asked who my inspiration was. I had already pretty much figured out that I was not really interested in the position, so I decided to be honest. Below is my answer (my memory might have embellished it a little..)

My inspiration? Every day I leave work promptly at 4:30. As I turn up the hill to walk to the bus stop I pass an elderly chinese man with a walker. Depending on timing, each day I pass him at different parts of his epic journey. Yet, inexorably, every single day, this ancient man slowly walks a block (no small feat given his walker) to pee on a lamppost. Yes, each day, this man with no hint of self-consciousness makes his trek to mark his territory. Admittedly, catching him in flagrante is a little more awkward, but the smile on his face, celebrating a job well done, is my inspiration.

Needless to say, I'm not expecting a call back from them.

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