by Jan S.
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June 22, 2007

Who would you choose....?

January 24, 2009 11:05 PM EST
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If you could live next door to anyone in the world, who would you choose?

 

My choices in the past would have included, but were not limited to, Patrick Swayze, Hugh Jackman, Harrison Ford, Sam Elliott and Matthew McConaughey.


While I wouldn't discourage any of these lovely gentlemen from moving in next door, I'm beginning to think that there may be more practical choices.

 

Kim Kommando could teach me a lot about computer technology.  Martha Stewart could help me cook and decorate my home.  Dale Earnhardt, jr. could make sure I never miss a flight and Joel Osteen would keep me from trespassing against anyone, blowing my chance of ever going to Glory. 

 

If you worry about crime in your neighborhood, having a former president or one of his family members and the attendant Secret Service agents might put those fears to rest.

  

Who is your dream neighbor? 
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Comments: 116

Marilyn M. Jan 24, 2009, 11:16pm EST
I would choose relatives and friends, not any celebs.
Larry J. Jan 24, 2009, 11:20pm EST
I am with Marilyn M. My first and main choice is family: my parents b/c they are elderly, although thank God they are still in good health, my 3 surviving brothers b/c the youngest died suddenly and unexpectedly in March 1998, and my children and grandchildren, just b/c I love them so much. Don't misunderstand: I love everyone I have mentioned. Other relatives and friends, old and new, would just be a bonus.
Sarah A. Hopes for More TOS Enforcement Jan 24, 2009, 11:21pm EST
Hugh Laurie
Jan S. Jan 24, 2009, 11:22pm EST
Good choice, Sarah!
Joan G. Jan 24, 2009, 11:22pm EST
Hmmm. Very hard because we live on a 40 acre plot with NO NEIGHBORS but mother nature. I think I kinda like the privacy-HA! HA! I look outside and I just don't think I want to see another house next door to me-LOL!
Kathryn E. Jan 24, 2009, 11:32pm EST
Hmm. not any of the above.
Shirley U Understand Me S. Jan 24, 2009, 11:32pm EST
someone who doesn't take illegal ..or make illegal...drugs, get drunk and get loud. Someone who picks up their garbage, realizes others are sharing the planet and have just as many of the same rights and doesn't engage in beating up family members or shooting off fire arms or other explosives. Someone like ....me.
Linda T. Jan 24, 2009, 11:38pm EST
I don't have anyone specific but I would love a nice neighbor who is a fantastic cook and baker and loves to share all their creations with me.
Jan S. Jan 24, 2009, 11:44pm EST
Good answers, but surprising. I had expected fun and fantasy and am getting practical answers.
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Nancy Biri Jan 24, 2009, 11:45pm EST
I would choose my best friend Pam to live next door
Mike M. Jan 24, 2009, 11:48pm EST
Willie Nelson
Chris E. Jan 24, 2009, 11:48pm EST
Ok Jan I'll give you a fun/fantasy answer

Kenny Chesney He would definitely be fun and is my fantasy. LOL

For the practical answer I would have to think about that one some more.
Kay M. Jan 24, 2009, 11:51pm EST
I would like to live next door to anyone in Hawaii.
F. Jeanette c. Jan 24, 2009, 11:53pm EST
The publisher of Harper Perennial.

10 4 u
Bruce K. Jan 24, 2009, 11:55pm EST
mother nature! ;-)
Robert - just a simple man - B. Jan 24, 2009, 11:56pm EST
WOW, Sam Elliot was a great choice. Any book publisher would be nice. but, c'mon - Jan - (1) you live on a lake, (2) you have winters like I did in my youth and (3) you love Streaker and I could always leave her with you when i travel. Guess you'd be my perfect neighbor. Or Halle Berry...............................................
Robert - just a simple man - B. Jan 24, 2009, 11:57pm EST
Bruce has got a point to. Give me a log cabin above the artic circle with Killer Whales, Polar Bears, caribou and Wolves as my neighbors and I guess I'd be okay.
Patrick C. Jan 25, 2009, 12:07am EST
Jack Bauer.
Patrick C. Jan 25, 2009, 12:08am EST
That is of course if I couldn't get my plot of land on Mars or the Moon.
Patrick C. Jan 25, 2009, 12:08am EST
Jenny McCarthy
Patrick C. Jan 25, 2009, 12:08am EST
Sophia Bush
Patrick C. Jan 25, 2009, 12:08am EST
Danneel Harris
Patrick C. Jan 25, 2009, 12:09am EST
Meghan Fox
Patrick C. Jan 25, 2009, 12:09am EST
The Nürburgring
Patrick C. Jan 25, 2009, 12:09am EST
Nikon Factory
Patrick C. Jan 25, 2009, 12:10am EST
Chris Rock
Debbie W. Jan 25, 2009, 12:10am EST
Whoopie Goldberg, Mel Gibson, & if he was still alive- George Carlin
Patrick C. Jan 25, 2009, 12:10am EST
Hugh Hefner
Patrick C. Jan 25, 2009, 12:11am EST
Wanda Sykes
Patrick C. Jan 25, 2009, 12:12am EST
The Mythbusters
My Pastor and Bishop "they live next to each other" of my Church.

http://www.mybenefitsplus.com/40581105
Have A Great & Powerful Day W/J
Patrick C. Jan 25, 2009, 12:13am EST
NOT (repeat NOT) Mike Rowe from Dirty Jobs
Patrick C. Jan 25, 2009, 12:14am EST
Hrmmm, on the fence about Dennis Hof
Patrick C. Jan 25, 2009, 12:14am EST
Yeah, I think I'll pass on Dennis Hof
Patrick C. Jan 25, 2009, 12:14am EST
Elisha Cuthbert
Patrick C. Jan 25, 2009, 12:15am EST
Audrina Partridge (hahaha!)
Kimmie X. Jan 25, 2009, 12:22am EST
one of the ghosthunters.... lol never a dull moment.
Steph-in-NE ..... Jan 25, 2009, 12:29am EST
I think Kevin Costner,, and then sam elliot I do like him,, maybe Rachel Ray for I love her cooking and then Mr ted Kennedy I want to hear about his brother,, he was a awesome man,,
J W. Jan 25, 2009, 12:36am EST
George Clooney
Robert - just a simple man - B. Jan 25, 2009, 12:39am EST
In my wilder days I'd probably say the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and an inexhaustable supply of Extasy. But that's back when i was bad.
karen h. Jan 25, 2009, 12:39am EST
I would live next to a man who has poor friends , long hair that dresses in a robe and wares sandles and turns water into wine
Shirley U Understand Me S. Jan 25, 2009, 12:48am EST
okay a fun answer: George Strait...King of Country and ask him to produce the songs I have written
Holly K. Jan 25, 2009, 1:06am EST
Kenny Chesney!
Cheri Cabot Jan 25, 2009, 1:09am EST
I would choose some of my best friends, and/or other creative type people. Never a celebrity...they would be way too annoying.
Shelbia C. Jan 25, 2009, 1:18am EST
My dream neighbor would be my best friend. I could see her more often and she wouldn't drive me crazy with noise or other crazy antics.
Jennine D. Jan 25, 2009, 2:46am EST
My family, kids, grandkids and all my friends including a lot of my gather friends we could have a grand neighborhood.
Robert - just a simple man - B. Jan 25, 2009, 3:34am EST
Excellent Choice Karen !
Lee P. Jan 25, 2009, 4:17am EST
I'm with Joan G. - no one.
Elaine S. Jan 25, 2009, 5:42am EST
I like the the neighbors I have, Deer,Turkeys,Bear,and all the little creatures.
Joseph Breunig Jan 25, 2009, 6:43am EST
Colin Powell (and BTW, he was my first choice for President of the USA. --Joe
Dorothy H. Jan 25, 2009, 6:45am EST
My family and friends.
ELLEN B. Jan 25, 2009, 7:36am EST
I would love George Clooney as a neighbor, or Robert Redford. Just imagine where I would be living to be their neighbors! Not only that, but they are into a lot of things I am, conservation, the situation in Darfur, and for fun I would love Goldie Hawn, I bet she is a riot.. Fun post Jan. Ellen B

George Clooney is going to shoot a movie in our town. Sure would love to be an extra in that one. They need 2100. Casting calls today at one of our local malls...HMMM! :)))
Sandra H. Jan 25, 2009, 8:49am EST
I'd take either Sam Elliot or George Strait.
Robert - just a simple man - B. Jan 25, 2009, 8:56am EST
If someone, anyone, had picked me; I'd probably move but alas, still alone..... LOL
Rob Appell Jan 25, 2009, 9:02am EST
I'd want my best friend, Scott, living next door to me. What a neighborhood that would be. We'd be running back and forth to each others homes constantly. I wouldn't care who else lived around me. I'd take each neighbor on an individual basis as to how I interact with them. I most generally don't bother neighbors and really don't get too close to them.
Danielle P. Jan 25, 2009, 9:47am EST
That's an awesome question. I think I'd keep it as I have it...no neighbors!! well, one that lives 2 acres away. They don't bother me and I don't bother them!!
Christine K. Jan 25, 2009, 10:05am EST
I would choose my sister because I miss her so much!
Elle L. Jan 25, 2009, 10:35am EST
My siblings, we are spread out all over the country right now and I miss us all being in one town =(
Janet Somewhere Up On The Mount Jan 25, 2009, 10:39am EST
Cheech & Chong Or Willie Nelson.
Robert A. Jan 25, 2009, 10:43am EST
I like Patrick C.'s choice of the Nurburgring. That would be a lot more fun than any of those people. Spa-Francorchamps wouldn't be bad either for a neighbor.
M. Bradley McCauley McCauley Jan 25, 2009, 10:58am EST
Unfortunately, all the ones I would choose are gone, like Emerson--who loved sharing conversation with his Transcendental friends. "Hawthorne once wrote that my idea of farming was to lean on a hoe, while Thoreau leaned upon a rake, and Alcott sat on the fence."
From my seires of mini bios--Look Who's Talking
Shelley S. Jan 25, 2009, 11:28am EST
My mother.
Courtney C. Jan 25, 2009, 12:33pm EST
I'd have to go with family. I'd like them to be at least in the same state, unlike they are now.
Lisa Frost Jan 25, 2009, 12:49pm EST
I can think of a few people, one in particular. Nobody really famous.
Rachel W. Jan 25, 2009, 1:05pm EST
I agree with family and friends. My mom, my sister and my best friend all live in different states then I do.
Teresa A. Jan 25, 2009, 1:11pm EST
No neighbors works for me!
AMBER L. Jan 25, 2009, 1:34pm EST
enjoyed the article, and the responces agree w matthew m., but even someone famous would mean alot of attention, and part of me at times likes peace and solitude like around a lake sounds nice.
Sharon P. Jan 25, 2009, 3:02pm EST
My cousin Arnette, my friend Judie, my cousin Lorna, and then Con Clusky of the Bachelors, and Gary Pike of the Lettermen. Most actors are boring.
Kitty Lone Hawk Jan 25, 2009, 4:05pm EST
Easy. JESUS.

I'd never be sick, hungry, cold, afraid, burdened, poor, homeless, angry, feel sorrow, always be happy, nothing would ever break, burn, spoil or rot and my loved ones and pets would never die.....and evil couldn't touch me [not that it can now, because it can't, but just the same] Jesus would be the PERFECT neighbor. :0)
Stacey (Jesus is coming soon! ) U. Jan 25, 2009, 4:31pm EST
I'm with Kitty.
Stacey (Jesus is coming soon! ) U. Jan 25, 2009, 4:34pm EST
Well, in a way I'm with Kitty....although reading her statement more closely
Easy. JESUS.

I'd never be sick, hungry, cold, afraid, burdened, poor, homeless, angry, feel sorrow, always be happy, nothing would ever break, burn, spoil or rot

It's not true that these things would NEVER happen. He would help us through them happening, though.
~~ Sarina ~~ Jan 25, 2009, 4:40pm EST
I would like to live next to people who are generous of heart, will stop to speak with you, offer a hand in need, and that know when to go home.
Sunaura *. Jan 25, 2009, 4:48pm EST
Mother Nature
.* Sandi * Jan 25, 2009, 4:49pm EST
not sure. but i know it wouldnt be michel jackson
.* Sandi * Jan 25, 2009, 4:50pm EST
i have to agree with kitty now
Angela A. Jan 25, 2009, 6:31pm EST
My dream neighbor would be one that would babysit my kids while I work. And, of course be friendly and watch out for my family.
They would not take what is mine. The perfect neighbor would accept me for who I am.
I have pretty good neighbors right now.
Except for they now need to babysit my kids and then they can be upgraded to perfect.
Te he!
Georgiana S. Jan 25, 2009, 7:04pm EST
I have great neighbours all up and down the street!
Sharon B. Jan 25, 2009, 7:55pm EST
I would chose nobody...
TJ Harding Jan 25, 2009, 8:00pm EST
Stephenie Meyer...because she wrote the best series ever! Twilight!
Kitty Lone Hawk Jan 25, 2009, 8:02pm EST
Stacy U---you're right...I was thinking on a "perfect world" scheme.
TJ Harding Jan 25, 2009, 8:03pm EST
Hinze Ward, the WR for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Kitty Lone Hawk Jan 25, 2009, 8:04pm EST
As for fantasy/fun......I would choose George Lopez and Willie Nelson-----both of them and never a dull moment....LOL.
TJ Harding Jan 25, 2009, 8:04pm EST
John Voight, Sir Sean Connery, Gary Sinese, Tom Selleck
TJ Harding Jan 25, 2009, 8:10pm EST
Anybody who has a brain......because why would want to live next to an airhead.
Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Jan 25, 2009, 8:25pm EST
I would choose good friends.
Jan S. Jan 25, 2009, 8:28pm EST
Such a variety of answers! Patrick has populated a whole subdivision!

Jesus lives in our hearts, but having Him in human form next door would be the ultimate dream neighbor.

Tom Sellek and Sean Connery....good ones.
Johnathan Rosson Jan 25, 2009, 10:28pm EST
FAMILY
Amada Z. Jan 25, 2009, 10:38pm EST
My mother on one side of the house and Eric Bana on the other side of the house. ;-)
Rebecca [Future Teacher] Jan 26, 2009, 7:53am EST
I agree with Marilyn, I'd want family or close friends. If it had to be someone famous, Johnny Depp
Tiffany G. Jan 26, 2009, 10:55am EST
on the silly side I would choose

Hulk Hogan

Wentworth Miller

Vin Diesel

Chris Daughtery

Carrie Underwood

And Sandra Bullock!

lol
Elmo A. Jan 26, 2009, 5:41pm EST
my sisters
Elmo A. Jan 26, 2009, 5:47pm EST
Note to Jan and anyone else

Jan suggested HOLIDAY INN as her favorite Christmas Movie some time back. I had never seen it so I put it on the Netflix list. My Niece manipulates the Netflix list and HOLIDAY INN kept moving down instead of up.

Finally got it and saw it. It was very good. It is really not about Christmas so I suggest for all to watch it anytime. The version I got from Netflix had a great commentary with it which I enjoyed and also suggest to all. Some commentaries are such baloney. Not the case with HI.

Thanks to Jan
Marie J. R. Jan 26, 2009, 5:54pm EST
My sister Nora and Willie Wonka,,, yep,,, perfect,,,
David S. Jan 26, 2009, 6:26pm EST
Interesting question, and of course most people are going to answer practically and say friends, family, other loved ones. Impractically, however, I wouldn't mind living next to Stephen King, he could teach me quite a bit about getting a successful publishing run/contract going. I would also consider Stephen Spielberg, I'm not crazy about the guy, but he could sure give me a lot of insider information on who to hand off my scripts to (he might even take them himself:) What else? So many other possibilities out there, I could think of a million good ones and reasons for all of them.
Tee B. Jan 26, 2009, 7:12pm EST
I am with Karen H.
Shannon H. Jan 27, 2009, 1:48am EST
Fantasy answers: Yo-Yo Ma or Matt Stone.

Really, I'd like to live next door to my 3 brothers, well I guess I'd have to live 2 doors down from one of them.
Rae M. Jan 27, 2009, 9:46pm EST
Paula Deen, I think she would be a fun neighbor.
♥Tabitha Cowan♥ Jan 27, 2009, 11:28pm EST
I think I would choose my mom. Right now I live over an hour away from her, and I just don't like it.
Glome . . . Jan 28, 2009, 12:53am EST
JUDGE JUDY! Every time I watch her I wish she were my neighbor. I would love to sit and listen to her talk. I love her insight.
Andrea (Ms. Conservative) L. Jan 28, 2009, 1:57am EST
I am going through my backlog of articles created by you, my friends. I am so sorry that I do not have the time to spend on reading each of your articles in detail, but do know that I was here to leave a comment. God Bless and Have a wonderful week!
Garen Daly Jan 28, 2009, 10:54am EST
Someone who has a lot of good tools, good music, good movies and a good sense of humor, all of which I could borrow at the drop of a hat.