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VEGAS INC C OV E R STO RY Ross Miller, Nevada secretary of state What person, living or dead, do you admire the most? My parents, Bob and Sandy Miller. They've taught and given me so much. What is the quality you like best about a person? Honesty. It's the foundation for every interaction you have with another person. What are you currently reading? "Regulating Internet Gaming: Challenges and Opportunities," by Anthony Cabot and Ngai Pindell How do you prefer to get your news and literature: digital or hard copy? Both. I'll go wherever I need to go to get information. What is your most recognizable characteristic? My competitive spirit. Many people know I train in mixed martial arts. Which words or phrases do you overuse? As a parent, sometimes I say "stop it" more often than "I love you." miller What makes you happy? Seeing four generations of the Miller family together and happy. What is your most prized possession? Frankie Moreno, entertainer What person do you admire most? Mozart. I'm a huge fan. He's always been a big inspiration to me. What is the quality you like best about a person? Good personality and confidence in what they do. Not too much confidence though :) What are you currently reading? I mostly lean towards biographies. Just started Houdini. How do you prefer to get your news and literature: digital or hard copy? I prefer word of mouth. It makes it much more interesting and elaborated. What is your most recognizable characteristic? Wow, I don't know. Probably anything about me that I don't like. Which words or phrases do you overuse? I grew up on a beach, so naturally words like "dude" or "rad." What makes you happy? Playing music. Listening to music. Writing music. Seeing how music touches people. Cooking. Dave Rice, UNLV basketball coach What is your most prized possession? I have a plank from the floor of Mozart's apartment in Vienna. Rad. What is your most embarrassing moment Moreno as a prominent figure? Jumping up on my piano and ripping the seat out of my pants. If you could make up the Nevada state motto, what would it be? I would write a song about how it's hot as hell in summer. What is your greatest accomplishment in 2013? Setting higher standards for everything I was working on. Much more focused now. Any regrets this past year? Not having enough time with my two boys. This year will be better. What is your top priority for 2014? My new way of thinking is "No Excuses." Everything will be better this year. Mark Shunock, star of "Rock of Ages" Living or dead, what person do you admire the most? My parents. They are the most loving and generous people I know. What is the best quality you like about a person? I love a person who can be flatulent and not be embarrassed. What are you currently reading? "The Four Agreements." For the 22nd time. Still can't get it. How do you prefer to get your news and literature: digital or hard copy? News: digital. Literature: airport bookstores. #sucker What is your most recognizable characteristic? 16 20140113_VI01_F.indd 16 Cathleen Allison / associated My wedding ring, and photos of the wonderful kids my marriage gave me. What is your most embarrassing moment as a prominent figure? I told a long-winded joke at a crowded banquet, then forgot the punchline. If you could make up the Nevada state motto, what would it be? Nevada: A silver history; a golden future. What is your greatest accomplishment in 2013? Revolutionizing business creation through the digital operating agreement software at www. nvsilverflume.gov. Any regrets this past year? None. "A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams." — John Barrymore What is your top priority for 2014? Ensure the Secretary of State's Office operates at its very best for my successor. Living or dead, what person do you admire the most? My dad — he provided for our family and taught me about loyalty. What is the best quality you like about a person? Consistency of character and loyalty. What are you currently reading? "The Untethered Soul" by Michael Singer. How do you prefer to get Rice your news and literature: digital or hard copy? Digital. What is your most recognizable characteristic? I never give up. Which words or phrases do you overuse? Terrific. What makes you happy? Spending quality time with my family and friends. What is your most prized possession? Family photos from when my kids Onstage: the mullet. Offstage: Getting sh*t done. Which words or phrases do you overuse? "Can you feel it?" "Flawless." What makes you happy? Taking my three giant dogs to the do-it-yourself dog wash. Shunock What is your most prized possession? Original 1982 ET doll. Can't believe that's it. I need to shop more. What is your most embarrassing moment as a prominent figure? were growing up. What is your most embarrassing moment as a prominent figure? Not embarrassing, disappointed for our seniors losing to Fresno State on Senior Day. If you could make up the Nevada state motto, what would it be? Together we achieve and excel. sam morris What is your greatest accomplishment in 2013? 51 wins in first two years (as staff), seven more than any others at UNLV (in history). Any regrets this past year? Always regret time constraints of job don't allow spending more time with (my) kids. What is your top priority for 2014? Continue the progress we have made toward making our program nationally significant. Answering this question. Honored to be considered a prominent figure. #runningformayor If you could make up the Nevada state motto, what would it be? Nevada: Your wallet lives here, why don't you? Bring your bacon home. What is your greatest accomplishment in 2013? Starting "Mondays Dark" to raise $120,000 for 12 Vegas-based charities. Any regrets this past year? Not moving to Vegas sooner. What is your top priority for 2014? Producing a feature film in Las Vegas and taking on a sitcom. | 13 JANUARY 2014 | 1/9/14 1:22:04 PM

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