I'm taking the first steps on the road to an MBA. I've hit the point in my career where in order to earn more and be more involved in strategy I need some qualifications behind me and a more robust understanding of all the working parts.

I'm sorry for your loss, John. Thoughts are with you.

Well, that was fucking spectacular.

I interpret this as "Keep your nerd stuff to yourselves"

I don't have a specific person or thing, but what I would reference is multiple failed relationships

I was not a pleasant young man, but I didn't have particular difficulty in getting into relationships. Each of these failed, but whether it was me or other party who ended things, i always learned something. Usually this  something was about the kind of person that I was, and I began to reevaluate my actions and assumptions. Over time I think I've become ... Better.

What skill do you wish you had, but know you won't obtain?

<Firmly in the "P&P RPG's are serious business" camp>

Having spent days, literally, in Cyberpunk 2020 and AD&D, GURPS, Vampire the masquerade campaigns etc, I'd be interested to see how the logistics of this play out.

2 hour sections would be enough - it's not overwhelming to GM, it gives everyone a taste, and you have a week to prepare for the next one.

As someone in totally the wrong time zone I'm assuming I wouldn't be able to join any of these, but I'd be interested to see a recorded stream.

I have several signed first editions. They're now my favourite by default because he touched them, and was sipping banana daiquiri while doing so.

Cosmo Sheldrake. English.

Tuka. Australian.

Oh, a documentary about trying to get stuff done when you have young children!