classical music, jazz, playing the piano, history, politics, education, theology, and cooking.
Jesus Christ, The Iron Chefs, Kaga Takeshi, Ina Garten (well, I did meet her), Giada De Laurentiis, Paula Deen, David Odgen Stiers, William Christopher, etc.
I enjoy classical music, especially composers from the Baroque era, French composers of the late 19th and 20th century, and 20th century composers. I particularly enjoy organ and piano music by various composers. I also fancy jazz.
The Godfather Trilogy, The King and I, Beauty and the Beast, Fiddler on the Roof, Kill Bill Vols. 1 & 2, My Fair Lady, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, A Charlie Brown Christmas, etc.
M*A*S*H, Everybody Loves Raymond, Will and Grace, The Golden Girls, Law and Order, House, Mythbusters, Mail Call, Barefoot Contessa, Paula's Home Cooking, Everyday Italian, Iron Chef (Japan), Good Eats, etc.
The Bible
I don't subscribe to hero worship.