Political Leaders 2006 Profile: Carter Phillips
Nov 23 2006 - 10:00am
Name: Carter Phillips
Age: 46
Born: Ashland, Virginia
Current Digs: Hampton
Occupation: Lawyer
Favorite part about the job: I’m living my childhood dream.
First job ever? Sold merchandise at Kings Dominion
Favorite book? The Once and Future King by T. H. White
Favorite movie? Rocky, Patton, It’s a Wonderful Life
Must-see TV? Lost, The Shield and Charlie Rose
Comfort food? Cheeseburger and Fries
What's in your car CD player right now? All American Rejects
Next journey? Cruise to the Caribbean
Last gift you received? Clothing
Whom do you admire and why? George Washington, without his unbelievable and incredible faith we would not be a nation now.
Best advice you ever got? The only difference between a winner and a loser is the winner gets off the canvass one more time then the looser.
If you could have dinner with any one currently living, whom would it be and why? I would really like to talk about winning at sports with the Detroit Tiger’s manager, Jim Leyland.
Describe a perfect day. My wife, my son and other family and friends together at the beach; sunny skies, a book in one hand and something good to drink nearby.
One thing most people might be surprised to learn about you? I love all kinds of music, anything from rock & roll, rap and country.
Ambition, political or otherwise? Timing is everything in politics, but there is nothing available now. I would like to work for the General Assembly, House of Delegates or the Hampton City Counsel.
