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A. Living in Los Angeles, I'm pretty close to Vegas, so it's nice to have the option of getting a little dirty for the weekend. I just took a bunch of friends there to see Lionel Richie and Hall and Oates, actually. I also enjoy taking a quick flight to San Jose to spend a nice weekend with my pal Brent Burns, who plays (hockey) for the San Jose Sharks. He and his wife, Susan, are awesome and I'm like their third child. I love going up to Big Bear during Christmas, as well. Two hours away from L.A. and you can play in the snow and get a great steak and a nice crispy salad at the Captains Anchorage (http://captainsanchorage.com/).
Q. If you've ever gone away for the holidays, which was the best trip?
A. I always remember going to New York for the holidays with the family. It was always hell, but there were a lot of good times. Just waking up at my grandmother Ruthy's house in Long Island on Christmas morning and driving into a rarely empty Manhattan was pretty memorable. There's nothing like New York during Christmastime -- ice-skating, Central Park, hot chocolate, Macy's, FAO Schwarz. I bought a fake Rolex on the street. It didn't work then and it doesn't now.
Q. What are your favorite cities?
A. Melbourne, Perth, Los Angeles, Munich, New York and Evansville, Indiana. I had to say since I grew up there.
Q. What would be your fantasy trip?
A. An all paid for trip through all of Italy, staying at great hotels, having a driver and just living it up. You said fantasy trip, right?
Q. What are your favorite restaurants?
A. I love this little Italian restaurant near where I live in Los Angeles. It's called Pace (http://www.pacerestaurant.com/). You must go. I'm there every week. The food is out of this world and the ambience is very warm and relaxing. Great place to bring your girlfriend or family. The owner lets me bring my own wine. Don't tell anyone. Get the cedar wood grilled salmon or the chicken and mashed potatoes, and if you can't afford it, always hit the Olive Garden.
Q. When you're on the road, what is your guilty pleasure?
A. Fast food. When I'm on the road, I don't care. Don't judge me. I'll eat everything.
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