Who are your most admired political leaders?

Barack Obama; Bill Clinton; Winston Churchill.

What is your favorite saying or slogan?

“If you do just a little research, it is going to become evident to you that anyone that ever accomplished anything, did not know how they were going to do it.  They only knew that they were going to do it.”.  Attributed to Bob Proctor

What are your favorite books?

“The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald.  “A Man in Full” by Tom Wolfe.

What is your favorite delicatessen?

Jerry’s Famous Deli, Los Angeles, California.

Most Admired Business Leaders?

Jamie Dimon – J.P. Morgan Chase; Bob Iger – The Walt Disney Company.

Favorite museum?

The Art Institute of Chicago.

Most admired athlete?

Muhammad Ali.  Walter Payton.

What are your favorite cities across the world?

Sydney, Australia;  Cannes, France.

What is your most essential phone app?

Apple Maps.

What is your favorite movie of all time?

“Rocky” (1976)(Academy Award Best Picture 1976)

“Gladiator” (2001)(Academy Award Best Picture 2001)

Most admired branch of the United States military?

U.S. Army.

Favorite television series?

“The West Wing.”  “Boardwalk Empire.”  “Ray Donovan.”

What are your favorite cities in the United States outside of Minneapolis?

Chicago, Illinois;   Portland, Oregon;   Laguna Beach, California.

What is your favorite dessert of all time?

New York style Cheesecake.

Favorite professional sports team?

Minnesota Vikings.

Favorite Restaurant?

Zelo – Minneapolis; P.S. Steak – Minneapolis.

Most significant life accomplishment?

Developing, building and owning the Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Downtown.

Favorite museum artist?

Georges Seurat.

Favorite television news show?

PBS NewsHour – PBS; Smerconish – CNN .

Go to cocktail?

Grey Goose and tonic with a lime.