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A. Chicago for sure. London is my second home. Hong Kong is a great city. I really enjoyed my time there. New York City.
Q. Are you an adventurous eater when you travel?
A. I can be if I'm in the right mood. I'll order everything on the menu and see what happens. I'm not normally a street cart eater. I will normally hold out until I can eat a proper meal.
Q. When you go away, what are some of your must-have items?
A. My Diesel sweatpants jeans. They are really comfortable. People make fun of me for wearing them. They're like maternity jeans. But they're great for planes. I bring noise-canceling headphones. That's kind of about it. Really, it's all about the music and comfortable jeans.
Q. What is your guilty pleasure when you're on the road?
A. Mine would be to eat hot wings in every city. Every hotel has hot wings and it's sort of a go-to snack. I love spicy food. But I'll be honest with you. I don't feel guilty about my pleasures! (Laughs)
Q. How many U.S. states have you visited?
A. I feel like I have hit all of the states. I would have to go back and see if there's any I haven't gone to yet.
Q. Even Alaska?
A. No! I haven't been to Alaska yet. Now I have to get there.
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