We meet again, Reddit. For years I portrayed The Most Interesting Man in the World. Now I am off on a True adventure and I want to tell you all about it. I am Jonathan Goldsmith, back for my third AMA. Ask me anything.

I think you're pretty awesome.

How does one become as cool as you are?

Read. Read everything. Race to the library. Now!

Easy. Step 1: Find wonder. Step two: Emulate it.

Thank you, BTW.

Is writing a relatively new venture for you, or do you have previous journalism experience?

And seriously, now that no one's listening... what do you really think of Dos Equis?

I've been writing poetry since kindergarten.

Also happens to the same time I discovered my affinity for the femme form.

Have you ever met anyone who could challenge the "Most Interesting Man Alive" claim?

And, who would you say is the Most Interesting Woman Alive?

The Most Interesting Woman alive is easy.

My wife.

Who would challenge the Most Interesting Man alive?

They're all dead.

I love you.

Thank you. A treasured gift. I love you too.

Did you just call your wife easy?

Easy? Pardon? Hardly.

How often do you get noticed in public?

From the time the sun goes up to the time I can see the moon.

What is one area you feel that everyone man should have "True Mastery" of?

Chivalry.

As a True Master of Chivalry, how skilled are you in the art of riding a cheval?

Cheval? You mean the distant cousin of Equus caballus? What do you think? I used to breed them.

Which of the brags on the XX beer commercial were the most accurate to your real life?

And did you use the guy that does the voice overs during the commercial to interview for your current job? If so, how much does he charge for use in my own job inteviews?

Naturally, my affinity with animals—and their affinity with me. I've fed a tiger cub his milk and then returned years later to feed him in his cage. Hawks, snakes, rhinoceros, pumas... All friends to me.

Has KFC asked you to be the world's most interesting Colonel? If they did, would you say yes?

Too many calories (tasty though.)

How did you get into writing?

She sat next to me. Her hair was flaxen, face freckled and laughing eyes. We were madly in love. She was an Italian model, in town from Milan. Or was it the Bronx? I don't remember. I was eight.

I get a lot of crap from my friends because I enjoy ballroom dancing...but do you ballroom dance as well?

I tango, often on the floors of ballrooms, so yeah. You're friends should your admire your passion for dance. I do.

What was the inspiration for the notorious sock improv?

As Mark Twain said, "Never go anywhere unnoticed."

Case proven. Thanks for remembering!

MIMITW, what would you say are the top 5 virtues someone should have if they aspire to be the most interesting man in the world?

Thanks for coming back to Reddit!

Here they are, spread your fingers:

1.) Compassion 2.) Integrity 3) Tenacity 4.) Endurance 5.) Mastery of the Kama Sutra (note my byline in the acknowledgements of that tome of course)

I will take these virtues to heart.

Thank you my friend.

Thank you my friend. Love to hear more and stay in touch with me at True.Ink/Goldsmith

Thank you and stay in touch with me at True.Ink/Goldsmith

Your status as the Most Interesting Man could clearly have a lot of influence. Assuming you could convey a message to the world and use your influence, what would you want to encourage everyone in the world to do?

Love. To love. Give love. Preach love. This trip is short.

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Smoke signals.

When YOU meet someone, what do you look for in an individual to truly classify him/her as 'Interesting'? In other words, how does the most interesting man in the world classify someone else as 'interesting'?

Also, do you think this charm/charisma of the individual is inborn or developed over time?

Thanks for the AMA. Huge fan!

First rule. To be interesting you have to be interested. In life.

Second rule. Interest isn't enough. You have to experience the incredible parade that's passing you by.

Not as an onlooker. As a participant. Jump in.

What are your favorite songs at the moment?

Always the classics—they season with time—like me.

Can I take over as the most interesting man in the world?

Let's have a look. Send C.V. to True.Ink/Goldsmith

What's your primary qualification?

If you had to choose, would you say the role of "most interesting man in the world" is more of a reflection of your personality? Or is it more of an inspiration into this new career and who you are today?

edit:better wording.

I put a lot of myself into the character, felt an affinity for him :) My new role as editor emeritus continues the same spirit, savoring the world around me, celebrating what makes a good life tick

So as editor emeritus do you plan on personally engaging to go out and find the stories or will you let them come to you?

It's interactive. Some ideas will be my own. Some stories may come from readers like yourself. What ya got?

Will do both. Some stories will be own; others will be inspired by readers and others. Perhaps even you. What you got?

Aren't you supposed to be on your way to Mars?

Checked it out. Food not great. Hard to get a good pour. Here I am. Glad to be back.

What would you recommend reading, and why?

As Goethe said, 'Anyone who doesn't understand the last 3,000 years of history is living foot to mouth." No knowledge of past = no knowledge of today. See Will Durant, Story of Civilization (along with a classic comics, got me through college.)

First, I love you and all that you do. Congratulations on the editor position!

My question is this: Has there ever been a time in your life when you felt lost and/or depressed as if you were the Least interesting man in the world? How did you pull yourself out of it?

If you have not felt lost, how do you know once you've arrived? If there is no pain, what does pleasure feel like? I've been there. This is life. You are not alone. Treasure the Dawn. A new day, new possibilities. New attitude. Also happens to be the name of the poem I published today. Can find it on True.Ink/Goldsmith best to you my friend

Hi Jonathan, I love you works. Have you ever made a voicemail for someone before? Would you make a voicemail for me using your amazing voice? I'd love to have someone call and have your voice tell them to leave a message.

Maybe.

Under the right circumstances, leave no bizarre opportunity behind.

-Ancient Proverb, J.Goldsmith 9/1/16 1:00 pm, AD

So what's your favourite beer?

What do you think?

Where is your most favorite place you have traveled? What did you like about it?

Many are special. Even a white room with the right friends. But a secret key in the Bahamas comes to mind (can't share the lat/long) but we were boarded by armed military personal (twin fifties, bright lights) a few beers later, we had the laughs of our lives, not to mention pics of second wife in cuffs! Goes to show: you can inspire anyone with the right attitude (and fear of prison.)

Hello MIMITW,

With all of your knowledge from reading, what do you think about the ancient astronaut theory? (that our species was helped in some way by extraterrestrials in the past)

I've met some of those people once, actually. We had a round table on Mars. I cooked. Made them my famous lamb chops in Roquefort sauce.

So what are your thoughts on Cambozola cheese? I think it's the best cheese in the universe.

I concur. Certainly, a top contender however it's a cow's milk cheese and considering my affinity for sheep (I delivered one once) and goats (they're quite playful) i remain neutral on this important topic.

Thanks for your concurrence. If you're still here, what's your favorite scotch? Mine is Ardbeg 10.

My very good man. I just so happen to have a bottle in my bag. And just poured out a nip in our honor. True story. Viva Islay!

Damn sir you are awesome. Would love to meet you, just to taste cheese and drink scotch together. I'm a 53 year old straight guy from Kentucky so no worries. Holla!

This is what my new adventure is all bout. Your stories, as well as mine. Stay in touch at True.Ink/Goldsmith and I'll keep the bottle of Ardberg 10 somewhat full for us when the time comes...

If you could give advice to all the young folk that read this, what would it be?

Follow your dreams, but don't forget to wake up and activate. We'll be getting into more of this in True Mastery, my new column. Love to hear more about "young folk" experiences — learning is a two way superhighway

Is a Presidential run in your future?

Here is all I can confirm. We have received a couple calls from interested parties that are understandably concerned about the current state of affairs. Myself and my advisors decline all further comments about that position at this present time.

I find that one interesting thing a man (or woman) can do is cook. Do you like to cook? And if so, what is one of your favorite things to cook? And if you happen to have a recipe, that would be very interesting.

I love to cook and cook often. I'm cooking right now actually....

The kitchen is always closer to the bedroom with the right menu.

Sign up for my Bloody Mary recipe at True.Ink/Goldsmith

Will throw in the rib recipe too!

Did you ever suggest any ideas to be used in the Dos Equis commercials? Or was there an idea that was scrapped that you would have liked to portray?

The commercials were great, but what I'm up to now is an unfiltered take. This is me. The ideas are boundless, the poetry is all original. Not a character. Not behind a curtain. I am here and ready to hear about you, my fellow travelers. Like I said, learning goes both ways.

Where do I have to go to become The Most Interesting Man in the World?

The best place to start would be the library.

What do you think about ecology ?

Big concern. We must each do our part in being mindful stewards of our earth. To think climate change isn't real? A dangerous thought.

May I tug your beard?

May I tug on yours?

Do you still live on a boat?

Now it's a farm.

If you could have a baby with any other man past, present, or fictional (assuming it's possible) who would it be?

Jackie Robinson. Moses. Not sure of the order. How about you?

What was the most intresting thing to ever happen to you?

The birth of my first born. Absolute proof of the following and in no particular order: love, awareness, divine architecture.

Do you have a preference between A Bloody Mary and a Caesar?

Yes. Important question. Hail Caesar!

Which types/category of books do you regularly read?

Philosophy. World History. Mystery. Gardening.

I don't always ask a question on AMA but when I do, I ask 2!

Did you film any XX commercials that did not get aired? Is there a personal brag that wanted to film but did not get to?

Bragging. I try not to do. More than likely, some cuts don't make it. I don't recall, though familiar with the cutting room floor.

How good is your Russian?

Ha-ra-sho!

Whats your favorite movie?

Closely Watched Trains. A Czech picture. Touching. Poignant. A young man struggles with his arrival at manhood.

Never ending story, don't you suppose?

Also did I mention The Entertainer (with my favorite actor, Sir Lawrence Olivier.)

If a movie was made about your life, what actor (besides yourself) would play you?

I cannot confirm that a motion picture is being made about my life and times, but if I could, and if it were, I can reveal the following short list of colleagues I treasure. Ed Harris. Al Pacino. Sir Lawrence. If only he was still around.

What's your favorite TV series?

Twilight Zone v.s. House of Cards. A toss up. (Oh, Cosmos, the Carl Sagan show.)

How many times could you have gotten laid because you are the Most Interesting Man in the World?

Do you know the code of a True gentlemen? If you did, you would have never asked:)

Your proof looks photoshopped. Why is that?

No photoshop or alterations of any kind. Just reclining after a long day, introducing one old friend to a new one. Work well done.

Can I come fishing with you?? I once bear hugged an alligator underwater and picked up a cobra. Love your character such an inspiration for adventure!!

Sure you can. That's part of my role as True.Ink editor. Sharing adventures with brave folks like yourself. I'm raffling away a fishing weekend with me in Vermont. My gear. Special martini. Enter at True.Ink/Goldsmith but the leave the alligator and cobra at home

You sound like an absolute prick. Why is that?

Only an #$%!&^!! would mention that :) Challenge you to a duel?