Movies:
Clue, The Big Lebowski, Almost Famous, School of Rock, Rushmore, anything that's funny...
Television:
The Shield, Nip/Tuck, Entourage, Weeds, Big Love, the Sopranos, American Idol, Barefoot Contessa....
Books:
Everything is Illuminated, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, The Little Prince, Cookbooks, Yearbooks, Knitting Books, TV Guide...