Ten Questions with a Transylvanian: Dr. Carole Barnsley

What’s your guilty pleasure?

Salty snacks.

What’s the first thing you’ll do when you retire?

Retire? How old do you think I am?

If you were a cartoon character, who would you be?

Choosing a Muppet: Animal.

In high school, were you a jock, an artsy kid, a prep, a band geek or part of some other clique?

Not sure. Probably a combo of jock and prep.

What celebrity would you choose to play in a movie about your life, and what would be the most fitting title?

Tina Fey. (I know, a little arrogant on my part, but if we can dream). Stealing a title: “My Family and Other Animals.”

What is your favorite Crayola color?

Blue.

Answer this question: Why did the chicken cross the road? (“To get to the other side” is not an acceptable answer.)

The turkey was busy.

If you discovered a star, what would you name it?

Unlikely to happen.

What piece of clothing or accessory defines your wardrobe?

OK, I’m really laughing now.

If you were trapped on a desert island for three weeks, what are the three things you would pick to keep with you?

Annika, Abbey and one of our lucky or not so lucky pets.