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1) Lou Bega namechecks a lot of women in this song. Is there an Angela, Pamela, Sandra, Rita, Monica, Erica, Tina, Mary, or Jessica in your life?
A. My stepmother's name is Rita, and I have a friend named Tina.
2) Can you think of a song that includes your first name?
2) Can you think of a song that includes your first name?
A. No. I searched and there are five songs that include my first name, but I don't know any of them.
3) Lou sings that flirting is like a sport. Do you enjoy flirting?
3) Lou sings that flirting is like a sport. Do you enjoy flirting?
A. I'm 62 years old and have been married for 42 years. I don't flirt.
4) While Lou Bega's recording became a big hit worldwide, it enjoyed great popularity, where it was used during televised cricket matches. Do you know anything about the game of cricket?
4) While Lou Bega's recording became a big hit worldwide, it enjoyed great popularity, where it was used during televised cricket matches. Do you know anything about the game of cricket?
A. I think it's something like croquet, maybe, except with horses. But I am not sure and am too sorry to look it up.
5) When Lou was riding high with "Mambo No. 5," Cher invited him to open for her on her 1999-2000 tour. Cher has more than 50 hit records, two television series, a Broadway show and an Oscar under her belt. Can you think of another performer who has succeeded in so many areas of entertainment?
5) When Lou was riding high with "Mambo No. 5," Cher invited him to open for her on her 1999-2000 tour. Cher has more than 50 hit records, two television series, a Broadway show and an Oscar under her belt. Can you think of another performer who has succeeded in so many areas of entertainment?
A. Reba McIntire.
6) Lou turned 50 in April of this year. Are you soon celebrating a big birthday (one that ends in a 0 or 5)?
6) Lou turned 50 in April of this year. Are you soon celebrating a big birthday (one that ends in a 0 or 5)?
A. No.
7) In 1999, when "Mambo No. 5" was on the radio, the movie American Pie premiered and was so popular it inspired three sequels. Have you seen any of the American Pie films?
7) In 1999, when "Mambo No. 5" was on the radio, the movie American Pie premiered and was so popular it inspired three sequels. Have you seen any of the American Pie films?
A. I have seen bits and pieces of them, but I have never seen one in its entirety.
8) Also in 1999, Walmart opened its first store in the UK. Do you often shop at Walmart?
8) Also in 1999, Walmart opened its first store in the UK. Do you often shop at Walmart?
A. I don't know that I would call it "often," but I do shop there sometimes. I don't have a Costco or Trader Joes or anything like that close by, so Walmart is where I go for bulk items like detergent and paper towels.
9) Random question – Have you recently fallen asleep somewhere other than your bed? If yes, where did you doze off?
9) Random question – Have you recently fallen asleep somewhere other than your bed? If yes, where did you doze off?
A. I have fallen asleep in the chair in the living room.
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