Las Vegas Sun

March 18, 2024

Q+A:

Executive VP Alan Feldman: ‘Las Vegas is the least hypocritical place in the universe’

Alan Feldman

Steve Marcus

Alan Feldman

Editor’s Note: For 14 days, starting 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. You’ll find that some participants' answers are duplicates — two want to meet the pope, while two want to ask Thomas Jefferson what he thinks of the Constitution today — others are unique but all of them are thoughtful and provoking. Enjoy!

What modern-day invention can you not live without?

A coffee maker.

If you could meet anyone — living or dead — who would it be and what’s the first question you would ask them?

Any famous artist, composer or performer and ask how they overcame early failures.

Name your favorite television series and why?

"Get Smart" — old school humor. "Mary Tyler Moore Show" is a close second.

What moral values are essential for a successful career?

Integrity. Everything else flows from that.

How do you define happiness?

Being with my family. And a dog in my lap.

How do you defuse stress or tension?

I listen to opera. The characters’ lives are always worse than mine.

What is your favorite pick-up line?

Whatever it might have been, it was forgotten long ago.

Any guilty pleasure(s)?

Caramels. And I’m not the least bit guilty.

What is your most embarrassing public moment?

Being quoted using the “F” word in a story. Although I did get some fan mail.

What words best describe the city you live in?

It’s the least hypocritical place in the universe.

What is the most difficult task you’ve accomplished this year?

Trying to balance family life with work travel. Not certain if it’s accomplished, exactly.

What is the most important topic for the Nevada Legislature to address during the 2015 session?

Fixing the budget deficit. Everything else flows from that.

Any regrets this past year?

None. Regrets aren’t productive.

What is your top priority moving into 2015?

Caramels. And spending more time with a dog in my lap.

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