Dinner With Famous People

Cross-posted from Google+. Because I can

I saw this on the internet and became intrigued. After a whole lot of thought, this is the answer I've settled on:

1. Jane Espenson
2. Joss Whedon
3. Jon Stewart
   
4. Carl Sagan
5. Isaac Asimov
6. Terry Pratchett
7. Neil Gaiman

It took me a really long time (weeks) to come up with this. I still don't know that Jon Stewart really fits in with the rest, but I wasn't sure who else to put there. I do think he'd contribute to conversation and keep it interesting.

Interesting conversation was really what I was going for. I chose a bunch of writers (some of whom also do other things) because I think they'd have a lot to say. I think there's a big cross-section of interest here. (Again, Jon Stewart being the only non sci-fi/fantasy writer in the bunch). Basically, I would just sit back with a glass of wine and listen to these people talk. The dinner would need at least four courses.

Who would be on your list?