Jeff Thompson is a regular Renaissance Dude. He’s a hilarious comedian, professor of Psychology, and he does people’s taxes. I did a face mask last night, so I guess we’re all doing something with our lives.  Here Jeff tells us what’s in his bag!

Jeff…What’s in your bag?

In my bag, I always have way too many pens and EXPO markers (I’m a teacher after all).  I’ve also been known to always have Scantrons (even on my off days so I never have to worry about packing them on test days), a textbook (for work) or a regular book (if I haven’t brought my 3DS), and of course, my trusty Surface Pro 4 loaded with Final Draft 9 (cuz I’m going to finish that script eventually)!

What’s the number one thing you can’t leave home without?

I can’t leave home without a good, reliable pen.

I will always have at least three different types of pens on me: one for really nice things (signing cards or important paperwork), one for menial and boring things (taking notes, grading papers, marking up a script), and a pencil (it’s like a pen, but erasable — and necessary for days with heavy Scantron use).

What’s the worst thing you’ve ever found at the bottom of your bag?

Can I say the word “condom” in this interview?  I’ll just assume that’s okay.  It was totally unused as still in the wrapper, but I was concerned because it almost dropped out of my bag as I was getting ready for a lecture.  I was embarrassed (not sure why, sex can be a beautiful thing and our shame about our sexuality is socially constructed) and was relieved that I didn’t get caught, and decided to never put condoms in that bag aga– just kidding, I’ve had two more condom-in-the-bag scares since then.  Some lessons are hard to learn.