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Chris Botti
12.21.10
1. What is your favorite movie?
Cinema Paradiso.
2. Who is your favorite composer?
Ennio Morricone.
3. Favorite vacation spot?
Italy.
4. Where haven’t you been that you’re dying to go?
India.
5. What’s your next major goal in life?
I would be totally content to continue with the pattern that is in my life currently,
6. Who had the biggest influence on your life?
Sting.
7. Favorite drink?
Anything.
8. What do you do to relax?
Yoga and playing chess.
9. Last major purchase?
A new car.
10. Dumbest investment?
A new car.
11. A famous person you’d love to meet?
David Gergen.
12. Biggest accomplishment?
Having respect from my peers.
13. What’s your biggest fear?
Losing respect from my peers.
14. Who is your favorite artist?
Miles Davis.
15. If you had to begin a different career, what would you do?
I have no idea.
16. Secret most people don’t know about you?
Before I bought a residence last year in Los Angeles, I spent 8 years homeless with one suitcase that contained all my possessions. Everything I owned fit in to that one suitcase, my trumpet case, and a carry on.
17. Who is your favorite vocalist?
Sting
18. Your biggest extravagance?
A new car.
19. What’s your favorite CD?
Frank Sinatra in the Wee Small Hours of the Morning.
20. What was the best day in your life?
Tomorrow.
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12.21.10
The adorable Bloomies bear is back this Christmas season! A portion of the proceeds from the bear sales benefit the Child Mind Institute. The collectible Little Brown Bear by GUND is paired with the storybook A Magical Night Before Christmas, featuring a foreword by Jimmy Buffett. For every bear and book sold ($29.95), $8 will be donated. The holiday bear and book are available exclusively at Bloomingdale’s or bloomingdales.com.
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