"Both." Because that's a super helpful answer. Okay no, even he realizes that answer sucks and he really has no reason to be so short with the guy. What would answering the question hurt, exactly?

Nothing. That's what. So he may as well.

"I read plenty. Play soccer when the weather's nicer." That's without mentioning the sculpture interest. He doesn't know why he doesn't say that one. Not like it's any more personal than the others. But he's a kid and therefore allowed to be weird about the stupidest things.