Bill St. John – The Proust Questionaire, Part 1
November 4, 2009 by admin
Filed under Instructors
A former journalist and television reporter, Mr. St. John teaches at the Graham School. He holds an MA in divinity, an MA in public policy studies, and a PhD in theology from the University of Chicago.
What is your most marked characteristic?
My laugh.
What is your most treasured possession?
Two ceramics from Deruta.
Where would you most like to live?
Portugal.
What are your favorite things to eat and drink?
Oysters; salade frisée; lamb; stinky cheese; wine.
Which historical figure do you most identify with?
Tennessee Williams.
Who are your heroes in real life?
The common man & woman.
Which talent would you most like to have?
To write left-handed.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
Not to be so hard on myself.
If you were to die and come back as a person or a thing, what would it be?
A vine.
What is the trait you most deplore in others?
Ignorance.
In Autumn 2009 he is teaching a course on Religion and Culture. In Winter 2010 he will return to his popular Culinary Arts series with a Monday evening course on American cuisine called: O Beautiful for Food and Wine.
See below for a preview of that course.
Registration for this and other Winter 2010 courses will begin on 8 December 2009.
O Beautiful for Food and Wine
America is famous for its variety. Even before Europeans arrived, the continent was characterized by a rich diversity of cooking styles. Regional variations still exist, combined with influences from successive waves of immigrants from around the world. The result is a spectacular array of food and wine unlike those in any other country. This course will explore a selection of cuisines and wines of the United States, uncovering their history and considering what makes them American. Our delicious foray into that history will include a tasting of American wines at the final class. Please see Graham School website for the reading assignment for the first class.
Course Code LACAOB
Section 10W1
Winter 2010
Gleacher Center
$360 Early registration ends January 4
$390 Regular registration
Mondays
January 11–March 8 (no class January 18)
6–8:30 pm
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 20
