What is your favorite piece of technology, and why?
Oh jeez. My BlackBerry. It saved my emotional life while i was in India for seven-and-a-half months this past year. I was able to be in touch with my daughter, my boyfriend and my friends. No matter where i was – from the jungles of Kerala to the streets of Mumbai – I was never far from home.

How has it improved your life?
I look like a grown-up when I use it. Or a president. See above answer for additional reasons.

When was the last time you used it, and what for?
About 20 seconds ago, to tell my father congratulations on his beautiful wedding last night.

What additional features would you add if you could?
A built in appetite suppressant and an ATM.

Do you think it will be obsolete in 10 years' time?
I intend to be around to find out.

What one tip would you give to non-BlackBerry users?
Get one.

Do you consider yourself a luddite or a nerd?
I am proudly both – modern but stone-aged.

What is the most expensive piece of technology you have ever owned?
A hand-me-down Bang and Olufsen stereo.

Mac or PC?
MAC MAC MAC MAC MAC

What song is at the top of your ipod's top 25 most-played list?
Ghosts, by the Red Sun band

Will robots rule the world?
I say no. My youngest brother, Riley, says YES.

What piece of technology would you most like to own?
A home theatre, fully loaded.

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