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I'm at the age where...
Jamilah
I can relax a little and not wonder what people think of me. I can eye a good-looking young guy and not feel guilty because he's probably the same age as one of my sons.... More »
What do you think about when you're feeling down?
Jamilah
I look for someone to talk to and/or watch a comfort movie. (Usually a musical, though I do like Hook.)
What values of yours have remained the same?
Jamilah
I've changed many things about myself since childhood, but most of my values have remained the same. One is honesty. Lying was never tolerated in our family and my father, especially, could never bring himself... More »
What, or who, has saved your life?
Jamilah
Once I was in a life-threatening situation, when we were living on the outskirts of Bangkok, and our neighbor rushed me to the hospital. I could say she saved my life. Many have enriched my... More »
What was, or is, your dream career?
Jamilah
I'm almost there. I always wanted to be a novelist. With five published novels, I have reached that goal. But I want to go farther and become a well-known novelist. I have ideas on how... More »
In what way are you a good traveler?
Jamilah
I enjoy the smaller pleasures of travel and have the patience for a long car ride. The changing scenery and the chance to spend time with my family make it great. I don't need a... More »
What have you been paying attention to?
Jamilah
Mostly my kids. The two youngest start school on Wednesday (I still can't believe my "baby" will be in 8th grade). Another son is starting college in two weeks. My 13-year old kept nagging me... More »
Why do you answer these questions?
Jamilah
I have asked myself this before. Actually, I don't answer every question. If it doesn't resonate with me, I delete it. No, I don't look at the answers of others first. (Well, I think I... More »
What has been your relationship to awareness and activism?
Jamilah
I do what I can. If circumstances allowed, I would be a full-time activist. My first causes are peace and justice. I'm also "into" helping the environment, and have been since the 70s. What with... More »
On what do you most enjoy spending money?
Jamilah
Books. For myself. For my kids. For my granddaughters--who are both under age 3. I have shelves full of books but it never seems to be enough. Every book is different, after all.
QAR
August 2008 