EWhat it is you do—

I get to work with all kinds of amazing people, organizations and companies to come up with ideas and communication strategies, as well as stare at people and call it research.”

Best high school memory?

Driving laps around campus listening to music in Tom Wilsey's car. First from his legendary mix tapes and later from a Sony CD Walkman with a cassette tape adapter.”

What does a perfect Sunday afternoon include?

Sunshine, a great book, a clean house (so I can be left to the great book), something simmering & kids on the way home for dinner.”

:Pulled from a 2012 Q&A with Paul Wood

What can you not live without?

Not what, but whom: My kids. They are the best, smartest people I have ever met.”

Who do you have on your iPod?

“[A] crazy array of music…[and] a beautiful a cappella rendition of ‘Amazing Grace’ sung by Brandon T. Washington for a commercial spot that never ended up being produced. Love it...”

What's your best piece of advice?

Read everything.”

What's the best advice you've ever been given?

Put yourself (or business) around people who value what you do.”