1977. What happened that year?
This stuff, and a lot of other stuff.

What if I told you that it involved the phrase "did you no wrong 3:09". Does that bring anything to mind?
No, 'cause that's not my primary era of music, nor a band I know particularly well. I do my research though, as this answer should indicate.

What was the last song you listened to? Link, if appropriate?
Non Stop Flight, by Artie Shaw. As I said...I love 1940's Swing.

Do you think your country looks really weird if you hold a map upside down? Try it!
I have tried it. It really does.

Who is Patrick O'Brian?
The author of the incredibly awesome Aubrey–Maturin series. Everyone should know this. If you don't, do yourself a favor and find a copy of Master and Commander. Do it now. I'll wait.

Have you ever met anyone named Nicholas?
Once.

What did you think of them?
He was a bit of a pretentious jerk, to be perfectly frank. And this is ME saying it...I usually get along with everyone.