Music:
I come from a family where everyone but me can sing and play at least one instrument. I am a good listener. I have very eclectic tastes, classical, Afro-pop, jazz. Not a big fan of folk. Will throw in change to almost all acoustic street musicians. My favorite group ever is the now extinct steel drum band from St Mary's Episcopal Church in Dorchester.
Books:
The Once and Future King By T.H. White ANansi Boys by Neil Gaiman