Name: Jay DiPietro

Age: 35

Location: NYC

Film: “Peter and Vandy”

Mentor: Tom Noonan. Brilliant actor and writer that I’ve been lucky enough to work with and learn from for years.

Motto: It’s never occurred to me to have a motto. How about… “Don’t shit where you eat.” You can’t argue with that one.

What’s your pleasure? To answer this or the next question with any measure of honesty would be far to embarrassing and / or incriminating.

What’s your poison? See above.

Drink: Beer… Vodka... Whiskey... Not all in one glass. At home I like to drink Vodka (Tito’s) with a splash of Pomegranate juice (healthy). I’ve never had the nerve to order it in a bar, though.

Concession: Raisinets. Popcorn. Sometimes one of those frozen lemonades. Again, not all in one glass.

Quote: I’m not big on quotes either (I‘m uncomfortable when people put quotes as a “signature“ on bottom of their emails). But I feel like I can’t abstain again, so… “God have mercy on the man that doubts what he’s sure of.” - Bruce Springsteen

Performance: I would say Sean Penn in “Milk” or Meryl Streep in “Doubt”, but they don’t need the endorsement. The best acting I’ve seen in years is Lisa Kudrow on “The Comeback.” Seriously. You have to watch the whole season. Brilliant—amazing long takes where she does about 50 things and is completely alive emotionally and funny as hell.

Album: My favorite album last year was Department of Eagles, In Ear Park. All time… Maybe Built to Spill, Perfect from Now On.

Back up career: I worked in sports television. It’s more fun as a hobby.

Vacation destination: Since having children I am no longer familiar with the concept. I will say that Spain is great for vacations. It’s like they schedule the whole day for people on holiday. Late start… Big lunch… Light dinner… Drink all night… Repeat.

Party spot: Hudson Terrace - 621 West 46th St - April, 3rd , Boieeee!!!!!!!

Leisure activity: Golf. Concerts. Shuffleboard at The Nancy Whiskey Bar. Hanging with my kids.

Reading material: Hemmingway Short Stories. I read plenty, but they have had the biggest impact.

Read more about Peter and Vandy here.