If you asked your best friends what really drives you—what they think matters most in your life—what would they say? We posed that question to entrepreneurs and creatives from all walks of life, and have shared some of the most interesting responses below.
Elizabeth Orleans
My closest friends know that although I’m a Venice Beach artist, I’m both liberal and grounded in traditional values. I was raised to believe deeply in the importance of family. My father always said, “Work hard, play hard,” and that philosophy continues to guide me. I love going out, having fun, and surrounding myself with good, creative energy. Read more>>
Guido Segal
My friends will say I’m pompous, and they’re not entirely wrong, but what I care about the most is truth. Now, that’s a complicated word, I’ll try to explain: everyone has their own truth, but I believe in sincerity when I see it. Honesty is felt on the page and onscreen. Read more>>
Dennis Duban
I think they would say that the most important thing in my life is my family; my husband, my daughter, her husband and our grandchild. I suspect the poll would be unanimous. Read more>>
