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Q. What are some weekend getaways?

A. I'm kind of a homebody. But I've never been one who could turn down Napa Valley or Mexico.

Q. Do you tend to eat American-style food or whatever the locals are eating?

A. It's such a weird thing. I feel like I'm a very picky eater, because I don't like a lot of experimental foods or fine cuisine. But, it still seems like I eat everything that's offered! I could eat off a food cart and be fine. I should probably be more careful with that than I am. But if given the choice, I'm a pretty simple meat-and-potatoes type of guy.

Q. Where would you travel to for a fantastic meal?

A. This is going to sound ridiculous, but I would go seek out our caterers in Vancouver. They make these pancakes that are unlike anything I've ever tasted in my life. They're the best ones I've ever had. I think I taste some nutmeg and maybe vanilla in there. I've had them with bananas and chocolate chips. The apple cinnamon pancakes are really good. But the plain ones are perfect for me.

Q. What is left on your travel bucket list?

A. Brazil. And I've never been to Hawaii.

Q. What was the first trip you took as a child?

A. We once did a West Coast trip. We had a family reunion that was in Long Island, New York. We flew from there to Los Angeles where we had another family reunion in L.A. Then we went to Santa Barbara for a week or two, and then drove to Washington (state). We went to Santa Barbara again when I was 14, and I probably enjoyed that trip more.

Q. What is always packed in your carry-on bag?

A. My iPod for my music and my Mac Air. That's pretty much it. Oh, and if I'm working, I'll have my script with me.

Q. When you're on the plane, are you more likely to chat with your neighbor or sleep?

A. I guess it depends on who it is. There have been times when I just slept the whole time and didn't get a chance to talk to anyone. Then there were other times where I was more open to having conversations with another interesting passenger. But it's nice to have a little downtime.

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