The Ferret: Roman Catholic, Eagle Scout, web designer, philosophy nut, hard drinker, dungeon master, skier, podcaster, and sort of an ass.
A philosophy professor I once had often told his classes the following: "Just because you can explain something logically, rationally, reasonably, and simply, doesn't mean anyone will be convinced." I've found this to be true in nearly 100% of cases. A close second is advice my father has given me time and again: "Sometimes, you just need to shut up - even if you don't think you're wrong." In these two statements is contained nearly everything one needs to know about debate and argument in everyday life.
Malachi Martin: in addition to being an outstanding author, Father Martin was a man who did not allow problems he saw within the Church prevent him from following his faith, nor did he allow blind obedience to prevent him from addressing those problems - regardless of your religious affiliation, he is a great example of a man who is capable of fighting within a system to fix it's problems, assuming you believe the system/group/Church/company/country/etc. itself is one worth saving.
I do a pretty good elephant impression. I'm also pretty good at listening to problems, or so I've been told, and trying to help people not sweat small problems or things they can't fix.
Realistically, something IT/Tech Support related. But I'd also dig owning a music shop, gaming store, book store, or being a talk radio host or radio DJ.
The full details of some very odd conspiracy theories about the Tellytubbies, how to operate a magic-carpet style ski-lift, and how to break arguments down into logical syllogisms. Also, oddly, the air smelled outside the the birthday I received Roller Coaster Tycoon as a present: freshly cut wheat, rain, and hard dirt.