Cooking, movies, games, reading, conversation, haning with friends and all things geek.
Anyone, everyone. Having a personal network is good and you can learn from anyone.
Normally something with an edge. Audioslave, Alice In Chains, Old Metallica, Godsmack, Johnny Cash, NIN. Generally stuff like that.
Fight Club, Bad Santa, Sin City, pretty much any bad horror flick. All of these are good for a laugh or two. Also check out Kung Fu Hustle. Very well done.
HBO makes some excellent shows. Sopranos, Deadwood and Carnivale (even though it's not up for another season). Also Bullshit on Showtime.
Freakonomics, The Elegant Universe, Choke, Syrup, American Gods, Enders Game, The Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy. I read it all.
When it comes to movies I like the AntiHeros. Those that have character flaws to prove they are a little more human.