I'll try anything once... but mostly I'm into active things. Things that are challenging, unique, and different are always fun to try. For example... SCUBA diving, skydiving, surfing, triathalons (working towards an Iron Man), traveling, languages, dancing, working out, swimming, rock climbing, sports (pick-up with friends and competitive wrestling), spending time with friends and family. This list is endless...
Anyone with a good heart. You can never have too many good people in your life.
There is rarely a style of music that I can't listen to. I especially enjoy music that makes you want to get up and dance, jump up and sing at the top of your lungs. Tastes may change over the years, but there are always those good old favorites you can come back to. Those are the best because they never grow old and die.
I do enjoy a good movie. I have a decent size collection, basically because I think renting is a wast of time when you can buy it 4 months later for almost the same price. It's hard for me to pick a favorite because I enjoy so many different genres. It really depends on what type of movie I'm in the mood for then.
I don't watch a lot of television, not that I don't enjoy relaxing and taking my mind off things, but I really would rather be doing something outside or something active with people.
Books really arn't my thing... but who knows... maybe one day they will be... But I did just read James Rollins "Map of Bones" and did enjoy it...
Without a doubt, my mother. I do know numerous wonderful role models in this world, but none surpass that amazing woman.