Is Poppi your real name?

No, though I sometimes feel as if it were. It's the name you should use if you want to draw a reaction from me. And to prevent questions from German and Austrian visitors, I have nothing to do with the Knickerbockers.

Why did you call this site the Laboratory?

*grin* An affection for gunpowder and other assorted chemicals. As one of my friends put it: "Uh-oh, Poppi got that glazed look, it means that the chemistry lab will blow up this afternoon."

So, how old are you?

Physical age would be 555.632.640 seconds at 0:01am onAugust 31st, 1999. Go figure.

Star Wars or Star Trek?

Star Wars, of course. Compare the Enterprise with the Death Star and tell me who is going to win. Besides, in the Star Trek universe there is no Obi-Wan Kenobi and no Qui-Gon Jinn.

Are you a girl or a boy?

Does that really matter? I mean, we are communicating via keyboards and fibre-optic cables. Gender is more or less optional.

Would you program my homepage?

I may be much, but I am not a charity organization. I have a real life to manage as well, and even I need sleep from time to time. If I know you personally, the chances that I might do this will be a lot better if you get me a drink before asking.

I want to give you a present. What would you like?

Oh, I am not picky. I won't refuse a second-hand Bugatti (preferably blue) or a signed copy of the Decamerone.

Can I icq you?

Send me an email and we'll talk about this.

Are you an immortal/Jedi/vampire?

No. Just because I am interested in Highlander, Star Wars and Forever Knight, it doesn't mean that I am one of those creatures.

Where do you live?

46n48, 13e30. Take out a map and look it up.

Your favourite music?

The Rolling Stones, of course. The only true Rock band existing on this planet (and yes, I am ready to defend this point at all costs). There is no other band that has lasted nearly 40 years and that has written songs like Sympathy for the Devil, Street Fighting Man and Angie.