Listening to music - I can't go a day without ! My cd changer is always running ( when I'm home , of course ! ) Ask me what's in rotation - it changes at least once daily ! I have about 2000 cd's & am always trying to play all of them . I don't get out like I used to , but I like seeing local bands live ( see my friend - Ben Sherman ). I also like things Irish - traveling to Ireland , parade fundraisers , festivals , bands & Guinness ! I have 3 aquariums of different sizes that I enjoy watching , it's a great stress reliever ! I also have the 2 cats that are " trying " to co-exist peacefully .
People that encourage me to broaden my horizons . To me a day without learning something is wasted . I don't generally deal well with bs or people that are too high on themselves .
My musical tastes are wide & varied . Anything from the Beatles to ZZ Top and beyond . I also like traditional jazz and Irish music . I've found that what I didn't like years ago , I have an affinity for now ( I guess that's why I now like ac/dc & rush ! ) It would probably be easier to say what I really don't like ( like most rap & most metals & definitely opera ! ) . Guitar music usually does it for me , whether it's instumental or a well played rhythm hook . Unfortunately , I have no talent for playing music !
Anything that catches my eye . It could be a Disney classic or a horror flick . I am a big fan of The Lord Of The Rings & wish Peter Jackson would get to doing The Hobbitt !!
I like the Monday night CBS comedies as well as the CSI & Law & Order franchises . Not to mention ; The Daily Show , South Park & That Seventies Show . I'm sure I can eventually think of more !!
Mostly murder/mystery/detective/attorney/ME types of things . I will read anything by Stephen King , Scott Turrow , Patricia Cornwell , Jeffrey Deaver , David Baldacci , James Patterson , John Sandford , & Stuart Woods to name a few . I also like Salmon Rushdie , Tom Robbins & Anne Rice .
My mother . And coming in a distant 2nd , John Lennon . They both completely shaped who I am & how I think . I should also include my uncle Leo who was always like a big brother to me & my good buddy , Ben Sherman , for continually encouraging my musical & literary tastes . And I can't forget my brother , John - I'm forever in your debt , lil' bro !