Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014 | 2 a.m.
More Q+As:
- HCC President Scott Muelrath
- Mercedes Martinez conquered global travel
- Commissioner Sisolak says he defuses stress by working harder
- Terri Janison:United Way exec advocates for more students to graduate from high school
- Giada De Laurentiis talks career and happiness
- Art collector Patrick Duffy, philanthropist and president of the Las Vegas Art Museum Board
- Rep. Dina Titus: Funding education should top Legislature’s agenda
- South Point owner Michael Gaughan: Work ethic, honesty, integrity are essential for successful caree
- Headliner Penn Jillette regrets ‘not doing more of nothing’
- Chef Kim Canteenwalla: May have had too many tall double shot soy cappuccinos
- UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey: Definition of happiness ‘the absence of wants’
- Sen. Dean Heller: Can’t live without FaceTime, puts family first
- Executive VP Alan Feldman: ‘Las Vegas is the least hypocritical place in the universe’
Editor’s Note: For the last 14 days, ending today, we wrap up the year by asking 14 personalities with Nevada ties — including industry leaders, entertainers, politicians and athletes — 14 fun questions that, you guessed it, have to be answered in 14 or fewer words. Enjoy!
Scott “Carrot Top” Thompson, Comedian and headliner at Luxor
What modern day invention can you not live without?
My flip phone…unless Apple reads this…
If you could meet anyone - living or dead - who would it be and what’s the first question you would ask them?
Michael Jackson. Can I touch your nose?
Name your favorite television series and why?
GLEE – Tune in next season! ;)
What moral values are essential for a successful career?
Wait….morals and a successful career? You can’t have both! LOL!
How do you define happiness?
Filling out questionnaires using less than 14 words!
How do you defuse stress or tension?
I punch my publicist…or take my dog for a walk in the park.
What is your favorite pick-up line?
Do you mean Ford or Chevy?
Any guilty pleasure(s)?
See the answer to question 4
What is your most embarrassing public moment?
Had a conversation with Backstreet Boys thinking they were New Kids on the Block
What words best describe the city you live in?
Drinking, gambling, smoking, prostitution…bring the kids!
What is the most difficult task you’ve accomplished this year?
Completing my thesis on nuclear biology…and flossing
What is the most important topic for the Nevada legislature to address during the 2015 session?
We have a Nevada Legislature?
Any regrets this past year?
None that I can think of…Why? What did you hear?
What is your top priority moving into 2015?
Becoming a member of the Nevada Legislature
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