Bill Carter

Nickname in the Road TripMost likely SPAM or Septic.
NationalityAmerican
Present Occupationwriter/filmmaker
Where do you live?Bisbee, Arizona
Where would you like to live?Quite enjoy where I live.
What do you think the mission statement of the Serious Road Trip is?The mission of the SRT that I knew was to deliver aid with laughter. To make fun just as important as the aid itself. To give of oneself in that way, a rare gift.
What did you do within the Serious Road Trip?I helped deliver food in 1993 to Sarajevo.
What did the Serious Road Trip do within you?The SRT left a very deep mark on me. It changed my life. How? By affirming that it's possible to do things in this world outside the boundries. And I made a friend there. I wish I had more friends from that time, but I sense something went wrong.
If the Serious Road Trip was a well-known person, who would it be?Keith Richards
What's the most valuable thing you've ever given to somebody?My trust.
What difference did the Serious Road Trip make to the world?When I was part of it, it gave food, aid, laughter and hope. I imagine it still does.
What difference did the Serious Road Trip make to you?See above.
Choose one word or phrase to encapsulate the Serious Road Trip"mad hatters", in the best of ways.
What did you not like about the Serious Road Trip?Personally I found some members didn't take the time to find out all the facts before passing judgements. Professionally I always felt the SRT could have gone so much further with just a bit more organization. But again, that was in the early 1990's. Today, I can't say, I only hope it is rocking.
Propose a motto for the Serious Road TripOnward
In what circumstances did you join the Serious Road Trip?On the side of the road, one night outside Split, Croatia, on the way to Sarajevo.
In what circumstances did you leave the Serious Road Trip?I never felt I did. But officially I suppose the day I realized they didn't want me involved in their world.
If you were to measure the Serious Road Trip, which system would you use and what ranking would you give?Olympic standard. 7.3
Did you manage to achieve what you set out to do?Seems that is an endless search.
What would be an alternative or better name for the Serious Road Trip?No, the name is great.
What's the most valuable thing you've taken away from the Serious Road Trip?my life
What do you think the Serious Road Trip is good at?Being themselves and having more balls than most.
What do you think the Serious Road Trip should do next?Wish I knew. not sure what they have been up to.
If the Serious Road Trip was a drink, which one would it be?Vodka and powered lemonade, of course.
What is your favourite memory or anecdote from the Serious Road Trip?Too many. But the nights in the UNIS tower will never leave me as long as I live.