Edwin Banacia
Senior Director, Media, Ideaworks USA
Inweekly, 8/19/2010
What is your chief characteristic?
Googleability
What do you appreciate most about your friends?
Friends? I don’t have friends in real life anymore. They all exist on another planet called Facebook.
Who is your favorite hero in fiction?
I’m not really a “fictional hero” type of guy. But I did use a Superhero Name Generator I found online, and if I were a fictional hero, I’d apparently be called “The Magnificent Mariner.”
Who is your favorite heroine in fiction?
Anyone with a tight, leather superhero outfit
What is the best thing you have ever won?
I used to play sports, and then I realized that I could just buy trophies. Now I’m good at everything.
What did your mother always tell you?
“Stop buying trophies.”
What is the worst idea you’ve ever had?
Changing my Facebook relationship status to “It’s Complicated.” Let’s face it, if your status is “It’s Complicated,” you really should stop kidding yourself and change it to “Single.”
What is your favorite food?
Anything that is followed by dessert — and you know what I mean when I say “dessert.”
Which talent would you most like to have?
I’d love to make procrastination a talent.
What movie do you love to watch repeatedly?
Let’s face it, if “Karate Kid” or any “Rocky” movie were to come on Encore and you’ve just stepped out of the shower, you’re about to have a wet couch.
What was your most embarrassing moment?
I was playing hide and seek with some friends and decided that the clothes hamper in the bathroom was a great place to hide. Well, let’s just say, my mother’s friend wasn’t thrilled when she discovered me in the hamper while she was using the restroom. I tried to explain that I wasn’t a young pervert, but for some reason, I don’t think she was listening to me.
What historical figure do you despise the most?
It’s really almost impossible to name anyone here other than Hitler.
What TV show is your guilty pleasure?
As I get older, I lose my passion for TV shows. But, over the years, I look back fondly at “The Wonder Years.”
What is the last book you read?
I’m reading a David Sedaris book right now, and I must admit, I don’t see what all the hype is about.
What is your theme song?
My life is a Hans Zimmer soundtrack.
And again – 12/4/2008
Ed Banacia
Owner, Suite Ultra-Lounge
Fear makes us feel our humanity. It’s an old quote so it can sound trite, but nothing could be more sincere. I do, however, fear mediocrity the most.
Which person do you most admire?
Personally, my parents. Professionally, my old boss and mentor Yvette Noel-Schure.
When and where are you most comfortable?
During a thunderstorm, in my pajamas, under the covers and lying in bed
Which talent would you most like to have?
Everyone who’s ever worked in the music business ultimately just wished they were in a band. I’m no different. I wish I could play and play well guitar and piano.
Who would you want to play you in a movie about your life?
Seth Rogan
What was your most embarrassing moment?
This will forever stay private. Sorry, I know that sucks.
What is your dream job?
I always wanted to be a music executive at a major record label. I left Columbia Records as a senior executive earlier this year to open my own bar in my hometown. I’m 2 for 2.
What is your favorite song?
“Ordinary People” by John Legend
What do you most value in friends?
By far, loyalty. Loyalty and trust go hand in hand. But what is a friend if he or she isn’t loyal?
What do you most dislike?
I can’t stand excuses. I really have no patience for people who need constant direction.
What is the last book you read?
“Chasing Cool” by Noah Kerner and Gene Pressman. But more interesting is the last book I read that I loved, and that would be “Marley & Me. ”
What super power would you like to have?
Teleportation