Music:
Prince of course.
Movies:
The Godfather trilogy. Love the new comic movies as well. X-3 was awesome.
Television:
"The Shield" is the most intense thing on TV. Really
Books:
I just read Joseph Ellis' "His Excellency" about George Washington. It was a great read.
Heroes:
Ronald Reagan and Leslie. I'm a "W" fan as well all three I admire for strength of charachter.