GS: What is your greatest regret?
JSL: That the Red Sox didn't beat the Yankees sooner and win the ALCS sooner.
GS: What is your favorite non-musical activity?
JSL: I love going to the movies, or having dinner with friends, or catching up with my children - all normal stuff. Because I spend so much time on the road, my favorite things to do when I'm home are very boring to most people, who have to do these things all the time. I especially enjoy grocery shopping.
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GS: Do you particularly like any aspects of today's popular culture?
JSL: I always enjoy a good movie, and I watch a lot of them on planes. And I learn the most about popular culture from my children — I'm always curious to find out what they're listening to or interested in.
GS: How has being a Chinese American influenced your career?
JSL: My parents are Chinese and I grew up in Paris and New York. I think that part of growing up multi-cultural is that you understand what it's like to be an insider and also what it's like to be an outsider. Having a multiplicity of perspectives certainly makes for a richer understanding of the world, and I bring that understanding to bear anytime I learn a new piece of music, or work with a colleague for the first time. My background informs everything I do.
GS: What legacy do you most want to leave your son and daughter?
JSL: A good sense of values and the tools they will need to deal with the world that I won't live to see.
