What did you do with your first allowance?
I don't remember exactly, but I most likely spent it at a newsstand on comic books, gum, and Carambar.
Which famous person would you like to have dinner with “after they’ve passed away”?
Jacques Cousteau. Out of deep respect for a pioneer who, like no other, dedicated himself to protecting the oceans and their wildlife and brought this fascinating world closer to us.
What's the best advice you've ever received?
From our guide in Myanmar: “Always follow the music … there will be free food and drinks.” Wonderful advice that, for me, perfectly captures the warmth and hospitality of the country and its people.