What time do you start your day each morning? LeAnn: I’m a morning person. I usually wake up between 5:30 and 6:00 am. Eddie: LeAnn has turned me into a morning person, 6:00 to 6:30 am is coffee time. What is your idea of perfect happiness?
LeAnn: I’m living it! It’s not always perfect,
but it’s pretty close. I love my life and the wonderful people in it. All of that and some Don Julio 1942 tequila on the beach with Eddie watching the sunset. Eddie: Having the people I care most about tell me “I love you”. What is your greatest fear? LeAnn: Fear itself. Eddie: Failure. Which living person do you most admire? LA: My godmother who is the strongest woman I know. She’s 82 and still loving life. She taught me how to be a fighter, a survivor and how to enjoy all the wonderful things life has to offer. E: My children. They have taught me so many things about life. What is the trait you most deplore in yourself? LA: I worry too much. What trait do you most deplore in others? LA: Self-righteousness. E: A sense of entitlement. What is your greatest extravagance? LA: Shoes and handbags. I’m running out of room in my closet.
On what occasion do you lie? LA: Did that once and I’ll never do it again, lesson learned. The truth, even if beyond painful is always better. E: When I put money under the pillow and tell my son the Tooth Fairy did it. What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? LA: Life without love. E: Not having anyone to love and love you back. What do you want to be remembered for? LA: My talent, my heart and for holding together a great family and marriage. Defying all odds in a lot of ways. E: My heart. What do you most dislike about your appearance? LA: Nothing yet, nothing’s saggy or wrinkly at 28. I’m enjoying my youth and appreciating it while I can. What is your favorite holiday? LA: Christmas. E: Columbus Day- although President’s Day is a close second.
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What is your current state of mind?
LA: Happy, frantic, kind... lots of things.
What is your favorite journey? LA: I toured Europe and loved the people and their love for music. I went from England, Germany, Ireland and Scotland and fell in love. E: The one I’m embarking on with LeAnn. Which living person do you most despise? LA: I try not to care that much about other people’s lives to despise someone. What is your greatest regret? LA: I don’t like that word. I don’t live with regret. I’m sorry for some things I’ve done in my past, but I can’t change them. I can only be a better person in the future. Regretting would keep me in the past, so I forgive myself, make peace and move forward. What or who is the greatest love of your life? LA: I’ve been fortunate to experience different kinds of love, there are many. Eddie is my greatest love. The commitment we have made to each other, to making things work no matter what obstacle that’s put in our way, that’s special. We’re a great team and we’re kind and loving to one another. I really respect and love the man and father that he is. E: I am with the greatest love I’ve known, LeAnn. Which words or phrases do you most overuse? LA: I say “I’m sorry” a lot, even when it’s not my fault. When I’ve made a point and I’m right, I say “Thank you” with a pointed finger like it’s some kind of wand or something. E: I say “boss” a lot when I’m speak with my friend Scott. It’s a little annoying for LeAnn. If you could change one thing about your family, what would it be? LA: That we were closer. Since meeting Eddie and having his two boys in my life, family has become so important to me. We have been making it a point to spend more time with our parents and even our extended family and friends.
When and where were you happiest?
LA: Early in the morning being held in bed.
Who are your heroes in real life?
LA: My godmother and Eddie.
Nothing harmful can touch me there. E: Watching the snow fall in the evening next to a roaring fire.
What brand of shoes are you wearing? LA: Prada.
What talent do you wish you possessed? LA: I would love to be a more fluid dancer. A ballerina would be beautiful. E: To be able to play the accordion.
What is your most marked characteristic? LA: My eyes. E: Hmm- my butt- although a lot of people say my ankles.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? LA: I would be more carefree.
How would you like to die? LA: In my sleep. E: Peacefully.
What do your consider your greatest achievement? LA: Holding it together for the most part for all of these years. It’s not easy when you start out as a child in this business. I’m not jaded, I’m still very open to life and I’m proud of that. E: Being a father.
What is your favorite dessert? LA: I’d rather have a cheese plate. E: Carrot cake.
If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what would it be? LA: A bird, cause I would love to fly. E: Mario from Mario Brothers. He dies and seems to always come back.
How often do you visit Los Cabos? LA: At least twice a year.
What is your most treasured possession? LA: My engagement ring that Eddie designed. It’s so much more than just a ring. E: My classic cars.
What is your favorite junk or pig out food? LA: Mac and cheese. E: Pizza.
Other than this trip, when did you last visit Cabo? LA: My 28th birthday in August (2010). When will you be coming back again? LA: ASAP. E: Not soon enough.
What quality do you most like in a man? LA: Humor and kindness. E: Humility.
Favorite Los Cabos nightclub? LA: The Pink Kitty. E: Pink Kitty Nightclub.
What quality do you most admire in a woman? LA: Self confidence. E: Sense of humor.
Favorite restaurant in Los Cabos? LA: The Market. E: DOC Wine Bar.
What do you most value in your friends? LA: Their unwavering love. E: Trust. Who are your favorite writers? LA: Maya Angelou and Pablo Neruda. E: Walt Whitman. What do you prefer, an iPhone or Blackberry? Or other? LA: iPhone.
Favorite thing(s) to do in Cabo? LA: Drink tequila while in the pool with friends. E: Relax. What do you LOVE about Los Cabos? LA: It’s easy to get to from LA and it has anything and everything you could ever want in a vacation. E: It’s so close to Los Angeles.