Conducted Fall 2008 Q: What did you want to be when you were a kid?  A: A pilot so I could fly to wherever I wanted to go. Q: What’s the last book you read? A: Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer. Q: What’s the first album/CD you bought? A: Déjà Vu by Crosby Stills & Nash. Q: What’s on your IPOD? A: Bruce Springsteen, U2, the Who, the Rolling Stones, Tom Petty, and Led Zeppelin… good ol’ rock and roll. Q: What’s the most thrilling/adventurous thing you’ve ever done? A: Took a walking safari in Kenya. Despite the armed guard, I still worried that a lion might be hiding behind the next bush. Q: Guilty pleasure? A: Periodic massages. Q: Who is your personal hero (and why)? A: My father. Since I was a child, he told me the world would be my oyster provided I worked hard and put forth the effort. Q: First job? A: Tax staff at Arthur Andersen. Q: Favorite sport to watch? A: Football, when it is my son's team playing. Q: What advice would you give to yourself 10 years ago? A: Be patient, slow down, and enjoy the ride … even if you hit a few bumps in the road. Q: What is the one thing you learned in business school that you’ll never forget? A: Debits are by the window Q: What is the most important room in your home? A: The gym. It helps me maintain my sanity. Q: First website you access in the morning? A: nytimes.com. Q: Favorite comfort food? A: Pralines and cream ice cream. Q: If you had a theme song, what would it be? A: “Won't Back Down” by Tom Petty. Q: Favorite line from a movie? A: "You're dealing with a rational girl; that is your problem." --- Diner Q: Three people, living or dead, you’d have over to dinner? A: John Wooden, Morrie Schwartz (Tuesdays with Morrie), and Benjamin Franklin. Q: Pet peeve? A: Dirty dishes in the kitchen sink -- because the dishwasher is right there. Q: If you could read anyone’s mind, whose would it be? A: My 18 year-old-son's so I can better anticipate what is coming next. Q: Why do you give to Ross? A: When I think of all the doors Ross has opened for me, I want to help open doors for others.