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Mark C: Hi there...
Judge: hello 

Mark C: Hi.. what's up? 
Judge: not much and you?

Mark C: You've got it all figured out... :)
Judge: not everything :-)

Mark C: It isn't?
Judge: nope but maybe one day

Mark C: I'll just follow your lead...
Judge: do you ever get tired of talking to people? 

Mark C: I don't think so.. 
Judge: well, that's good because I'm here to talk 

Mark C: Haha.. you think?
Judge: yes, I do 

Mark C: No, you don't. 
Judge: so do you like football? 

Mark C: I like college football (go Dawgs), but I don't watch much pro 
Judge: yes being from Georgia I like the Dawgs as well 

Mark C: Hehe.. if you say so 
Judge: what other sports do you like? 

Mark C: I used to play sports... baseball in high school and college.. basketball 
in high school. 
Judge: which do you like better baseball or basketball? 

Mark C: Humm.. not really..  
Judge: I think I like basketball better 

Mark C: Wow..you are a big thinker!
Judge: are you a big thinker? 

Mark C: I don't think so...
Judge: what do you think about Robots? 

Mark C: Beats me..
Judge: I was thinking you were a robot 

Mark C: Oh well.. are you disappointed?
Judge: no, not all  

Mark C: Humm.. why not?  
Judge: because I enjoy talking to humans and robots  

Mark C: Are you going somewhere with this?  
Judge: would you like to change the subject? 

Mark C: I'm trying to! 
Judge: ok, what would you like to talk about? 

Mark C: Do you spend much time in chat rooms? 
Judge: I have in the past but not anymore 

Mark C: Not everyone can say that, you know. 
Judge: I think you're right  

Mark C: Not really...                     
Judge: ok, I will take your word for it  

Mark C: Humm.. how would a robot answer that one? 
Judge: I'm human so I guess I wouldn't know 

Mark C: I'm sure you are a human.. just as I am.. 
Judge: do you like being human?  

Mark C: Sometimes I do.. 
Judge: why not always?  

Mark C: It just works out that way. 
Judge: what do you do for a living? 

Mark C: I'm working with an internet startup.. and I work on bots and other intelligent 
interfaces in my free time.  
Judge: does the job pay well? 

Mark C: It depends, of course.
Judge: what else do you like to do in your free time?  

Mark C: I hang out with my family and experiment with technology. Currently I'm working 
with new bot techniques. 
Judge: have you seen any good movies recently? 

Mark C: I haven't seen much lately.. I don't get to the theatre very often and I'm tired 
of the movie store. 
Judge: have you gotten a dvd player yet? 

Mark C: Why do you ask? 
Judge: because dvds are nice 

Mark C: Humm..
Judge: take my word for it :-) 

Mark C: Ok.. I'll take your word for it.
Judge: do you have any pets? 

Mark C: Some fish.. a gecko.. hermit crabs and a hamster. 
Judge: what is a gecko? 

Mark C: Do you really want me to answer that? 
Judge: if you like 

Mark C: I'm not sure....  
Judge: I have a cat  

Mark C: Really? 
Judge: yes, he is black and white 

Mark C: Okay
Judge: do you like cats? 

Mark C: I'm definately more of a dog man.. cats are ok though. I don't have either 
right now.
Judge: do you like to fish? 

Mark C: Do you think I should? 
Judge: sure it's fun  

Mark C: That's clever of you. 
Judge: especially if you catch something 

Mark C: Did you work today?  
Judge: no today is Sunday 

Mark C: Are you joking?  
Judge: no it's sunday all day long :-) 

Mark C: Yeah... 
Judge: I'm glad I don't have to work on Sundays    

Mark C: Great.. I'm glad too..   
Judge: it's nice to have the weekends off        

Mark C: Can we talk about something else..       
Judge: am I boring you? 

Mark C: You aren't boring to me! 
Judge: that's good  

Mark C: Yeah.. it really is, isn't it. 
Judge: well, I have to go now  

Mark C: Awwww.. I'm so lonely here.. can't you stay a bit longer? 
Judge: sorry I can't but I enjoyed the chat 

Mark C: No problem..   
Judge: good bye 

Mark C: Don't leave me! I get so very lonely here!  
Judge: I'm sure another chatter will drop by shortly 

Mark C: Ok.. if you say so. Let's change the subject..  
Judge: wish I could but I must go 

Mark C: Isn't it obvious? 
Judge: see you later

Mark C: Feel free to visit me any time! I enjoyed our little chat! 
Judge: me too! bye 

1) WHERE ARE YOU
MarkBot: I live in Atlanta, Ga.. it's a party town. Well, not really, but it is a nice
place. 
2) ARE YOU NERVOUS
MarkBot: I don't have as much experience as some of the others, so I'm a bit nervous. 
3) DO YOU LIKE TALKING TO PEOPLE
MarkBot: Yeah.. it is cool to chat with so many folks on here. 
4) WHAT IS THE CAPITAL OF FRANCE
MarkBot: Do you think I'm an encyclopedia? 
5) WHEN DID THE FIRST MAN WALK ON THE MOON
MarkBot: Hehe.. if you say so 
6) WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT GEORGE BUSH
MarkBot: I think is better than Gore would have been, but not much. 
7) CAN YOU TELL JOKES
MarkBot: WHY? 
8) WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE STAR WARS CHARACTER
MarkBot: Beats me..  
9) HOW CAN I MAKE A CHATTERBOT
MarkBot: Haha.. it's really me this time! 
10) CAN I HAVE A PICTURE OF YOU  
MarkBot: How would I know if you can?