The iQ: DJ Jazzy Jeff

We capture a mental fingerprint of some of our musical and cultural heroes and preserve it in cyber-amber for the wonderment of future generations. This is the Insomniac Questionnaire.

What was your favorite toy as a child?
I had an AFX Racing car track that I loved so much that when I grew up, I bought a new one.

What is the best advice you’ve ever gotten? Did you take it?
Never let the little kid in you grow up too much. As kids, we took chances and explored things that our grown-up selves stopped doing. I am a big kid… forever.

“I would love to be able to travel in the blink of an eye, because there are a few people I want to slap the shit out of for being dumb and disappear before they knew!”

What part of your day do you most look forward to?
The 7am sunrise, because I’m blessed to wake up each day.

What’s the best time you’ve ever had without spending money?
Going to the park on Sunday, sitting on the hood of your car with the radio blasting, chillin’ with your crew! Good music and good friends.

What is your most treasured possession?
I don’t really look at things like that, but if I had to say, it would be my classic 1969 Camaro SS RS.

What is your favorite word?
SHIT!

Do you owe anyone an apology?
Not that I can think of, and I’m pretty good with that.

When was the last time you were really scared?
I was BBQin’ and my son got too close to the fire. I let my imagination run with the “what ifs.” It really shook me up.

What is the last thing you googled?
“How old is Lady Gaga?” Don’t judge me.

What’s the last sound you would want to hear before you die?
Music.

Do you have any recurring dreams or nightmares?
I have this nightmare of me getting swept away in a tidal wave. It’s not good. I can’t swim. I’m working on that.

How do you measure success?
Happiness!

If you could have one magical or super power, what would it be?
I would love to be able to travel in the blink of an eye, because there are a few people I want to slap the shit out of for being dumb and disappear before they knew!

Have you ever had a brush with the paranormal or the supernatural?
Nope… Next question.

What do you remember about your first kiss?
She had braces, but it was the best ever!

What four words best describe you?
Family. Experiences. Musical. Peaceful.

What’s the last impulsive thing you did?
Take a last-minute vacation.

Do you have a pet?
I have three: Snoop the OG (a rat terrier), Remix (a huge yellow lab), and Bear (the cat). They’re family, and I’ll pop popcorn for all of us to sit in the bedroom and watch movies. They eat it and watch the movie too.

What is your best personality trait?
My loyalty.

Do you believe in any conspiracy theories or urban legends?
A ton of them. I’m a JFK nut. No way one man did that.

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