TopTenz Author: Tanya Bennett

Top 10 Things to Know About Tanya Bennett

1. She’s for hire!
   You can email her: tanyapants@shaw.ca
2. She has a blog.
   http://www.ishouldbenapping.com
3. She plays bass and sings in a band.
   http://www.myspace.com/murderinnminkvalley
4. Her favorite top ten list so far:
   Top 10 Reasons Why Ex-Party Girls Make Great Mommies
5. Her favorite top ten list by another writer is:
   Top 10 Worst Named Cities
6. Major influences: Kim Deal, Kim Gordon, Peter Hook, Lou Reed, Raymond Chandler, Carol Burnett, Gilda Radner, Jim Henson.
7. Her daughter is named after Lucille Ball.
8. She’s a fan of: old detective novels, film noir flicks and Lou Reed.
9. Her guilty pleasures are Gossip Girl and pretty much any food item sold from a trailer at a street fair, rodeo or amusement park.
10. She has a huge crush on Dean Wareham, Jason Lee and Slash.

Bonus Fact: Oh, and she’s secretly one of the Royal Tenenbaums…

The Latest 10 Top 10 Lists by Tanya Bennett:

• Top 10 Internet Illnesses
• Top 10 Trashiest Christmas Gifts for Him
• Top 10 Cradle Robbers
• Top 10 Worst Shoes To Wear And Step In Dog Poop
• Top 10 Worst Olympic Mascots
• Top 10 Fanatical Tribute Bands
• Top 10 Signs That Your Teenager Threw a Party
• Top 10 Reasons Why Ex-Party Girls Make Great Mommies

FACT: You use most of your body when you are sitting at a computer typing on a keyboard – not just your eyes and fingers. Your muscles allow you to sit in an upright position and all of your organs are working (sometimes, even your brain).
Sadly, despite this amazing fact, surfing the Internet does not [...]

I used to have one of the items on this list painted on my bass guitar case – a gift from an exboyfriend. I confess this to prevent readers from getting their cartoon boxers in a knot as they try to justify how classy they really are.
10. Trucker Style Accessories
First let me point out that [...]

I can think of lots of reasons why people may be interested in ‘robbing the cradle’. Perhaps the cradle robber is in denial about how old he or she really is. I know I often realize with a shock that I am over 30… imagine what it would be to be 60… or 80? Others [...]

Keeping with a dog theme (see our top 10 smartest dogs), today’s top 10 list is a bit more bizarre, but still helpful advice for those who stroll in dog-filled neighborhoods. Behold the Top 10 Worst Shoes If You Step In Dog Poop.
10. Kitten Heels

Ever walked over grass with kitten heels? Those little heals sink [...]

A good Mascot is a symbol of the spirit of the Olympics in general; while, at the same time, teaching the world something about the country where the event is taking place. I also feel that mascots should exude a positive and focused energy and enthusiasm for the games as well as the city, country [...]

What’s the story with tribute bands anyways? Often the musicians playing in tribute bands are amazing musicians in their own right so why are they devoting their energy to copying someone else? Is it the ultimate compliment, a cash grab, or just a lack of original material? Playing in a tribute band takes more dedication [...]

10. The following Saturday cars loaded with kids keep cruising by your house.
They slow down with hopeful facial expressions until they see you peering through a crack in the curtains and then they speed off.
9. You go to get a glass of water before bed and all of your glassware is missing.
Several ‘Big Gulp’ cups [...]

Welcome to our latest addition of Quick Lists, top 10 lists submitted by our readers that are either more personal or a quicker read than our longer lists. We hope you enjoy this list by Tanya Bennett and her top 10 reasons why ex-party girls make great mommies.
1. You are used to staying up all [...]