Joe the Plumber Wouldn't Mind Punching Bill Maher

(May 9) -- He used to be just Sam Wurzelbacher. But after hitting Barack Obama with a tough tax question as the then-candidate passed through his Ohio neighborhood in 2008, he became Joe the Plumber, the McCain-Palin campaign's favorite stand-in for middle-class America.

Since then, Wurzelbacher has published a book, spent some time as a war correspondent in Gaza, spoken at tea party rallies, and, recently, turned against McCain, who he accused of trying to use him. And as of Tuesday, Joe the Plumber has a new title: Joe the Elected Official. In a 38-24 vote, Wurzelbacher won a seat on the Republican party committee in Lucas County, Ohio.

In the Weekend Questionnaire, he talks about punching Bill Maher, crying when Old Yeller got shot, and why Australians get it right.

AOL: Where are you right now?
JW: In my neighborhood in my truck, heading home to see what else I have to do for the day.

What's your idea of a perfect weekend?
Probably be up in the mountains on a lake or a stream doing some trout fishing with my boy.

What are you doing this weekend?
Cutting a lot of wood. I took down three 100-plus-foot-tall oak trees, and now I've got to do the whole nine yards to them. And I don't cheat. I do everything by hand. It gives you a real sense of accomplishment.

If I could grant you one superpower for this weekend, flight or invisibility, which would you choose?
Probably flight. It would just be really cool. Being invisible doesn't appeal to me.

If you could host a dinner party with any four people, living or dead, who would you invite?
Robert E. Lee; he was a man of honor. Abraham Lincoln; I always wanted to know what his plan was for reconstruction; George Washington, just because I admire the hell out of him. And round it out with Jesus Christ. He's both living and dead.

Is there one piece of technology you could not live without?
Hell, brother, I could live without all of it.

If you could have lunch with the president, what's the one idea you'd want to plant in his head?
[Laughs] The one idea I would want to plant in his head, umm, that would be American pride. This country has got to be able to be proud of itself, and they have to bring that back. And that's one of the things I'm attempting to do.

If you could pick one age to be for the rest of your life what would it be?
When I was 28, I was benching well over 450, pressing over 1,000 pounds on the dog sled, and I felt like I was in the best shape of my life.

Which accomplishment are you most proud of?
Being a dad. That's not to be confused with being a father. There's a whole lot of difference to me.

When was the last time you swore at someone?
[Laughs] Probably was a journalist. I can't exactly tell you when, but they have this thing that they believe the public has a right to know, even when they truly don't.

If I offered you an island that had all of America's strengths and none of its weaknesses, would you move there?
No. This is my country and I'm going to do my best to help it along.

What song captures your mood right now?
Nine out of ten times, it would be "I Got It Honest" by Aaron Tippin.

If you could live in some time other than your own, what would you choose?
Probably the 1800s, because men and women rose and fell on their own strengths. Government wasn't as powerful as it is now, and in America you could make it or not make it depending on your efforts and your work. Men held to their word. I like that kind of black and white.

What's the one thing you'd like to thank your parents for?
My faith. That's the best gift they ever gave me.

Are you able to live in the now?
I like to live in the now as much as possible; that's what God instructs. At the same time I do worry about things. I do my best not to, but I don't always make it.

If you could live in a city other than your own, where would it be?
Probably Moose Creek, Alaska. Out in the middle of nowhere. It's a beautiful place.

What movie have you seen the most times?
Having children, you tend to watch a lot of cartoons. I must have watched "Aladdin" and "Hercules" a million times with my boy.

Have you ever cried during a movie?
I definitely cried when "Old Yeller" got shot. I also cried in "Remember the Titans."

Which animal do you most identify with?
I never thought about that. I've got a big, beautiful lab at home that I love more than life itself. I guess I'd have to go with a dog.

If you could be buried with one memento, what would you choose?
Being a Christian I don't think about that stuff. I'm not going to have it in heaven so it doesn't much matter.

What's always in your refrigerator?
Ice tea.

Who would you like to play you in the movie of your life?
If he was alive, it would be John Wayne. I'm a big Duke fan.

You walk into a room with 5 other people in it and realize you're the smartest person there. Who are the 5 other people in the room?
Pick any five congressmen.

What's your biggest fear?
That I fail to teach my son the right way.

Do you tip for takeout?
Yes I do. In fact they've got a star by my name at the local pizza joint.

If you could punch one famous person, who would it be?
Bill Maher jumps to my mind right away. It would be fun to lay that boy out. But I'd look like a bully because he's so much smaller than I am.

Have you ever stolen anything?
When I was a very little boy, I don't exactly remember it, I guess we were going through a department store and I stole a pair of silk female garments and put them beneath my butt because I apparently liked how it felt.

On a scale of 1 to 10, how attractive are you?
I hope I'm at least a 7.

What's the last lie you told?
You know, I don't really make a habit of lying. I get on my son about it all the time. I don't want to come off as self righteous but I can't remember. I probably told a lady she looked fine and maybe she didn't.

Have you ever lied to your doctor?
Now that's the last guy you want to lie to. So the answer is no.

Do you type with two fingers, or all ten?
I'm moving up in the world. It's three now.

If you had to enter a talent show, what would your talent be?
I'm a pretty good shot, but they probably don't have talent shows for shooting.

Can you juggle?
I can but I'm not very good. I can keep them there for five or six seconds then it gets to be a bit much. But I'm pretty good at cartwheels and handsprings. The kids I coach in soccer like watching me.

Other than your own, what's your favorite country?
Probably Australia. They have a sense of trying to do what they can to make Australia better. They definitely seem to be big on being Australian, they have that pride there. I like that. It's good to be proud of your country.