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December 19, 2007

Personal Identity: What’s Your Mini-Intro?

ME Liz Strauss wrote this at 6:29 am

What Would I Say? What Would You Say?

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It was my second or third trip to Brighton, England. Richard, Stephen and I were sitting at lunch, discussing business. Stephen is a friend and publishing partner I had met many times. We were discussing who would be at an upcoming book fair.

I described a person I thought Stephen would enjoy meeting.

The conversation changed course when Stephen said, “So, what’s my mini-bio?”

I tilted my head with a look and asked, “What do you mean?”

He replied, “From the minute I met you, every time you mention a person I don’t know you give a mini-intro. I’m wondering what you use for mine?”

I answered with the qualities that struck me as most him. “You’re, Stephen, proper, poised, and the most positive-natured editor I know.”

This morning, I woke up thinking about those mini-intros. I need a good “hello” for some folks I’m meeting this afternoon.

I was thinking it might be fun to introduce each other and to ourselves.
I’ll go first. My answer is in the comment box.

Introduce yourself and introduce a friend too.

–ME “Liz” Strauss
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18 Comments to “Personal Identity: What’s Your Mini-Intro?”

  1. December 19th, 2007 at 6:31 am
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Hi! I’m Liz. My different drummer is an orchestra. This is my friend, Lorelle. Her orchestra is rainbow run wild.

  2. December 19th, 2007 at 8:22 am
    Alina Popescu said

    Hmm, I’d give it a try, but everything else I’d say besides “Hi, I’m Alina, I talk 24×7. Here are some of my friends who do the same” would make those who know me disagree :D Kidding..or not :)

  3. December 19th, 2007 at 9:40 am
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Hi Alina.
    That’s so fun! I’d answer, “Talk to me.”

  4. December 19th, 2007 at 9:48 am
    Mother Earth said

    My friends call me Mother Earth – you can too, we are out to paint the planet green – we need a few more artist — wanna come ?

  5. December 19th, 2007 at 10:23 am
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Hey, Mother Earth, sure thing . . . as long as I can stay my same color. :)

  6. December 19th, 2007 at 10:49 am
    Tanny said

    Hi My name is Tanny, I love puzzles, and an animal lover, I want to paint the planet green too, as long as I can keep my purple color :)

  7. December 19th, 2007 at 11:12 am
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Hey Tanny,
    I love purple too. Green and purple go well together. :)

  8. December 19th, 2007 at 11:41 am
    Lorelle said

    I’m Lorelle. I’m drumming a beaded drum, dancing to tunes creating by my friend, Liz, who dances beside me wearing gold and black sequences which shimmer in the night of my day.

  9. December 19th, 2007 at 11:41 am
    Lorelle said

    I’m Lorelle. I’m drumming a beaded drum, dancing to tunes created by my friend, Liz, who dances beside me wearing gold and black sequences which shimmer in the night of my day.

  10. December 19th, 2007 at 1:27 pm
    MIke said

    This turns out to be harder than it seems. I see the world in a unique way, and love to share it in fun (and useful) ways.

    Sound about right?

  11. December 19th, 2007 at 1:43 pm
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Hey Lorelle, You’re too funny! [dances away]

  12. December 19th, 2007 at 1:44 pm
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Ah Mike, sounds just like you, but you left out the courage, humor, and truly genuine care for others that are the trademark of your personality. :)

  13. December 19th, 2007 at 2:30 pm
    MIke said

    That was the “fun” part, but I’ll be sure to elaborate next time. ;-)

    Thanks, Liz!

  14. December 19th, 2007 at 7:47 pm
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Ah Mike,
    I know you. You’re too generous to toot your own horn. :)

  15. December 20th, 2007 at 2:40 pm
    LaurenMarie - Creative Curio said

    Hi I’m Lauren and I like to teach people about what I do, graphic design. It’s exciting to me when other people understand something they never did or see things in a different way than before (and that’s not just graphic design related).

  16. December 20th, 2007 at 6:20 pm
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Hey LaurenMarie,
    You do that every time you come around here. It’s only ONE of the reasons I so value your visits. :)

  17. December 22nd, 2007 at 8:12 pm
    Alex Shalman said

    Hi I’d like to make you laugh and help you to discover your potential you. ;)

  18. December 22nd, 2007 at 8:34 pm
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Hi Alex,
    The genuine you does that really well. :)

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