Exclusive Interview: Elizabeth Burke

Saturday, October 7, 2005

Liz Burke, or Elizabeth, as she prefers to be called now, recently had the chance to respond to an interview from her job at the Muscular Dystrophy Association in Edina, MN.  Liz and I have been friends since 2002, and converse on a very regular basis even today.  Let's see what this little lady is up to these days!

Hi Liz, how are you today?
I will be doing better when the Twins take the lead over the A's this afternoon.

How are you enjoying work at the Muscular Dystrophy Association?
I love it. Non profit and funny people are the best combination for me.

What was your worst or most embarassing moment so far at work?
I really dont think I have made a fool of myself at work yet. But then again, I don't get embarassed easily.

You recently purchased a new house. How much do you love your new house?
My new house is wonderful. I think about it all day and I love to be in it. Organization is one of my interests, so I love arranging my house!

When will you have a group gathering at your house? Would you be worried about people getting out of control?
i would love to have a group gathering soon, I just really get nervous about it! i finally own nice things - the last thing i need is for someone to puke or pee on my new couch. especially after you said "you know someone will puke or pee on your couch!"

How are things going with long-time boyfriend Curt Assman?
overall, curt is great. he was being a real assmann last night when he went to a wild game without telling me he was canceling our plans. dont worry, though - i gave him the business. we like to describe our relationship as "fun".

What are the odds we will all do our New York trip like we had discussed at one time?
I am sure we will do it! No doubt in my mind! As long as Casey Van Heel returns a phone call!

How many Twins games did you go to this season?
I dont track my games as closely as you do. Nor do I keep my tickets. I bet it was in the ballpark (get it?) of 9-16

By the time I post this interview, today's playoff game will be long over. But what is your prediction for the rest of the series with Oakland?
TWINS WIN!

What is your favorite all-time picture from my website?
definitely the one of jason and travis at the twins game. i will never get over that one. you know what i'm talking about.

Would you like to work at MB, Inc. for a day to see how we roll in the 'Hassey (Chanhassen)?
i am hassey born and bred! i think i would talk a big game about MB, Inc. but then i would get there and be really shy and just get to work on whatever task they gave me. that doesnt sound like fun. but hopefully you would buy me lunch and it would all be worth it.

What is the best house party you've ever been to?
probably patrick and charlie's thrift store party or my 21st bday party in omaha

What is the dirtiest you have ever felt? You can go in any direction with this question.
when i spent a weekend on the assmann farm. i never felt clean. they were harvesting so there was constant dirt in the air. i was washing my hands all the time. finally i just gave up and accepted the earth on my body.

Did you ever notice how I edited the picture of you and Nick pointing at the computer screen?
i never noticed, but once i finish this i am going to check it out. i bet you had us checking out ryanglanzer.com instead of the facebook page we were trying to set up for patrick

 Have you and Nick resolved your differences involving the cell phone prank, even though it was all my fault?
i am not sure. i apologized but never heard back. he is either over it, or giving me the silent treatment.

What is your favorite Colin Mangold memory?
when he bought brass knuckles and a huge golf driver in omaha and was threatening luke with them all weekend.

Would you say that you are currently meeting many new people and making more new friends, or losing touch with old friends?
probably a little of both. i try hard to stay in touch with old friends, but i have definitely outgrown some people.

Are you still interested in taking in Valleyfair before the season ends? We can still see Jeff dressed as an evil clown!
i am in. how about next weekend?

What has been the most exciting year of your life so far?
you know i dont remember years like you do! i remember them more in terms of school years, not so much in calendar years. I am sure my august 05 - august 06 was the most exciting living in detroit and working in the inner city. never a dull moment.

Does it seem like 2006 has gone by really fast?
not especially. i feel like it has gone about as fast as 2005.

Tell us about your new project of "simplifying your life," which included giving me many of your CDs.
i am so glad you asked me about this question. upon moving into my home, i realized that i have too much clutter in my life. a simpler life makes for a clearer mind. Therefore, i went through all of my stuff and tried to keep only things that had a place and a purpose. i found some cds that i hadnt listened to in years. i hope you are enjoying them. i am much happier without the clutter. my house is pretty much immaculate since everything has a place. its a really great feeling. i am still simplifying so stay tuned for more CDs. I also gave away a bunch of VHS's. let me know if you are interested.

Do you think we'll ever finish filming "912 North Egan?"
probably. maybe next summer. i need to read up on my lines.

Which of your friends would be most likely to fall for a pyramid scheme besides Luke?
probably me since i fell for the door-to-door coupon sales. that was definitely my worst work experience. and i wasnt even getting paid!

Tell one of your MDA co-workers I say hi and tell me their response.
i said hi to todd. he smiled. then he asked about glanzeraid '06.

Do you ever worry about any of our friends' alcohol consumption?
definitely. and i am serious.

Name three people you should get in touch with sometime soon.
Liz Bose from highschool, the staff at crossroads in michigan, my parole officer

What are your plans for the weekend? Do they involve getting FSFA'd?
i am off to st louis to visit three of my best friends! we are going to octoberfest and alison's husband is our sober cab. we are getting back to her house in time for the playoff games. so i think that getting FSFAed is definitely in the plans.

Thanks for your time today Liz, any closing remarks?
GO TWINS!

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