Who had the biggest influence on your career & why?

My grandmother, who is 80-something and refuses to stop working. She has retired twice and still runs a business from home.

What attracted you to DMN3?

The opportunity to work in a creative environment and learn new things.

Name at least one talent that you wish you could master?

Multiple foreign languages.

If you were marooned on a desert island, what would you miss most?

Human interaction.

What food helps you think creatively?

Fruit.

What is your favorite sports team & why?

The Astros because they are home team and I grew up watching them.

Tell us about your pets.

I have no pets but I love animals.

Describe your childhood and include where you grew up.

I was born and raised in Houston Texas. Most of my childhood was spent on the family ranch, just 2 hours away in the small town of Yoakum.

What is your all-time favorite TV program (on-air or not)?

ER.

When you're not working, what do you do for fun?

Watch TV, each good food, drink good wine, shop for things I don’t need and go out dancing with friends. If I am not doing any of the above – I’m usually with my family.

Name your three favorite websites.

Houston press, Live Nation & MSN.