BlackRock’s Fink Loves Bob Dylan, Alaska, and In-N-Out Burgers

(Bloomberg Markets) -- The BlackRock Inc. CEO was the subject of our cover Q&A in April/May 2017. Here he divulges off-duty habits and preferences to Bloomberg TV’s Francine Lacqua, co-anchor of Bloomberg Surveillance and host of Leaders With Lacqua.

How many hours of sleep do you get a night?
Six. Less on the road, but eight on weekends.

What time do you set your alarm clock for?
The iPhone is usually set for 5:15 a.m.

What’s your typical workout?
I work out with a trainer three days during the week and do cardio on weekends.

What’s your favorite sport or sports team?
Fly-fishing or skiing.

Who’s your favorite musical artist?
Bob Dylan.

Who’s your favorite new emerging musical artist?
Rüfüs Du Sol.

What’s the best book you’ve read recently?
In the Distance by Hernan Diaz.

What’s your favorite place to go on vacation?
Alaska with the guys and anywhere in the world with my wife.

Do you have a strategy to fight jet lag?
No work on the plane, and be horizontal as much as possible.

What living or historical person do you truly admire?
Phil Jackson or Lee Kuan Yew.

What’s the best advice you’ve gotten?
At In-N-Out Burger, order the Double-Double Animal Style.

What’s the best advice you’ve given?
Order the Double-Double Animal Style, but add back the raw onions.

If you were 20, what business would you get into?
Renewable energy.

What’s your favorite city?
After New York? Mexico City.

What’s your favorite museum or artist?
Richard Diebenkorn.

Do you ever expect to retire?
Absolutely.

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