USA Network Presidents on Movies, Music & Mentors
Ed note: We’ll be featuring profiles of executives named to the 2013 CableFAX 100 and their answers to a series of fun questions. Here’s who we ranked as #18.
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Apple or Samsung: Apple, of course, but I love my Samsung HDTVs.
The Beatles or The Rolling Stones: The Clash
The one thing I’d do differently if I could go back to high school: Take my wife Kirsten to the prom.
Favorite decade: This one
I consider this person my mentor, and here’s why: Bonnie Hammer, for teaching me how to lead and create a culture of excellence.
On a Saturday afternoon, you can find me… playing the drums.
The other subject I wish I’d picked for my college major: Psychology
The movie that should never be remade: Goodfellas
Celebrity, sports figure or politician I’d most want to have dinner with: Keith Moon
Dish I can make and that would impress a celebrity chef: Seared pepper-encrusted Ahi tuna with Thai basil curry sauce.
Favorite vacation spot: Martha’s Vineyard
Best Advice in 7 Words or Less: Only do what only you can do.
On a Saturday afternoon, you can find me… that’s the whole point of a Saturday—you can’t find me!
Film fest or music festival: One word: Coachella!
The Beatles or The Rolling Stones: The Beatles are more like Sandy Koufax—didn’t last as long, but burned more brightly.
The movie that should never be remade: On The Waterfront
My favorite Cable Show memory: Watching the final episode of “Monk”—with 10 million other people!
The TV show title that most resembles my life is: “Graceland” ?
EDITOR’S NOTE: Read the rest of the 2013 CableFAX 100 profiles here.