37 QUESTIONS

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1. Given the choice of anyone in the world, whom would you want as a dinner guest?

2. Would you like to be famous? In what way?

3. Before making a telephone call, do you ever rehearse what you are going to say? Why?

4. What would constitute a “perfect” day for you?

5. When did you last sing to yourself? To someone else?

6. If you were able to live to the age of 90 and retain either the mind or body of a 30-year-old for the last 60 years of your life, which would you want?

7. Do you have a secret hunch about how you will die?

8. Name three things you and your partner appear to have in common.

9. For what in your life do you feel most grateful?

10. If you could change anything about the way you were raised, what would it be?

11. Thank you for being a participant in the worldwide community of creative rock’n’rollers! White Mystery has come a long way since founded April 20, 2008— four albums, 1000 shows performed in 44 states and 16 countries, sponsorship with amazing brands like Orange Amps, Levi’s Jeans, and Redbull. When Francis and I were little kids, we daydreamed about being be adults and could have never guessed what wild adventures were ahead. Our mom Diane Alexander White is a native Chicagoan photographer, and Frank White, our father, is a Pennsylvania Dutch attorney. They raised us to be strong, honest, disciplined, and creative. Our mission is, “To go where no band has gone before.” Our motto is, “Respect yourself, love your family, question authority.” Our tour motto is, “Hauling Ass, Kicking Ass, Getting Ass.” The goal is to make 2015 the biggest year yet for the rock’n’roll community, and that means you too.

12. If you could wake up tomorrow having gained any one quality or ability, what would it be?

13. If a crystal ball could tell you the truth about yourself, your life, the future or anything else, what would you want to know?

14. Is there something that you’ve dreamed of doing for a long time? Why haven’t you done it?

15. What is the greatest accomplishment of your life?

16. What do you value most in a friendship?

17. What is your most treasured memory?

18. What is your most terrible memory?

19. If you knew that in one year you would die suddenly, would you change anything about the way you are now living? Why?

20. What does friendship mean to you?

21. What roles do love and affection play in your life?

22. Alternate sharing something you consider a positive characteristic of your partner. Share a total of five items.

23. How close and warm is your family? Do you feel your childhood was happier than most other people’s?

24. How do you feel about your relationship with your mother?

25. Make three true “we” statements each. For instance, “We are both in this room feeling … “

26. Complete this sentence: “I wish I had someone with whom I could share … “

27. If you were going to become a close friend with your partner, please share what would be important for him or her to know.

28. Tell your partner what you like about them; be very honest this time, saying things that you might not say to someone you’ve just met.

29. Share with your partner an embarrassing moment in your life.

30. When did you last cry in front of another person? By yourself?

31. Tell your partner something that you like about them already.

32. What, if anything, is too serious to be joked about?

33. If you were to die this evening with no opportunity to communicate with anyone, what would you most regret not having told someone? Why haven’t you told them yet?

34. Your house, containing everything you own, catches fire. After saving your loved ones and pets, you have time to safely make a final dash to save any one item. What would it be? Why?

35. Of all the people in your family, whose death would you find most disturbing? Why?

36. White Mystery wants to be bigger than ever in 2015. What’s your advice for how the band can get on late night television, play big festivals like Bonnaroo or Lollapalooza,  Reflect back to you us on how you seem to be feeling about these goals?

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