In this first in a series, Ellicott Development's Carl Paladino does his best to answer BR's burning questions about life in the City of Buffalo.
Q: What's the best thing that happened to Buffalo in the past 20 years?
A: The sun came up every day.
Q: What's the worst thing that happened to Buffalo in the past 20 years?
A:Our community collectively failed to recognize that government is meant to serve the people and allowed our 2 party system to put idiots without a clue in many important elective offices.
Q: Would you rather have the power to fly or the power to make yourself invisible?
A: The power to fly. There are not enough hours in the day for travel.
Q: You are on death row ordering your final meal, which Buffalo restaurant and meal do you pick?
A: Hutch's, Oliver's, Sienna, Tempo
(Carl was afraid to name just one. -ed)
Q: What was the last thing you Googled?
A: I tried to find Shangri-La on Google Earth.
Q: What animal most matches your personality?
A: A bull (in a china shop).
Q:
Hot, Medium, or mild?
A: Mild/Crispy.
Q: Favorite Buffalo event?
A: Our [Ellicott Development] annual employee Christmas party.
Q: What is the most frustrating part of Buffalo?
A: Watching the collective population’s frustration with its acceptance of mediocrity and complacency in dealing with the status quo.
Q: Favorite Buffalo sports figure of all time?
A: Luke Easter.
Q: Favorite spot in the City?
A: My desk.