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Andrew Jackson, Escambia County, FL newly elected commissioner, is clearing a path through local politics to get things done. 

You've already heard his platform, so we though we'd ask a few questions of him that you may not know about this fine man:

(Real Interview pending.)

His sign: Aries

On his nightstand: John Gresham, The accomplishments of Ponce de'Leon, Dickens, Insurance Policy

Pets: Parrot.  (Parrot was removed from his funeral for swearing.)

In his magazine rack: Guns & Ammo, Louisiana Purchase

In his CD player: The fine art of fiddling.

Tivo: "Daniel Boone," "Casablanca," "All the Presidents Men"

TV: "Davy Crockett" "South Park," "West Wing"

On sports: "Dueling - an admirable past time."

Other physical endeavors: "Fighting the British and not licking their boots"

Pairs of shoes: Eight

In his refrigerator: "Don't ask, don't tell."

Can he cook? "No, but I do leave the outhouse door closed."

He volunteers: "Call me and I'll be there"

Worst habit: Trying too hard to be funny

His ideal Saturday: Hang around in one or two pubs where people know him, shop, nap, dinner party or movie

Major career accomplishments: Governor of Florida

His hours: Lots ("But I'm delegating my responsibilities to the extent that I will become useless, and I'll have plenty of time.")

His last vacation: "What does 'vacation' mean?"

Work vs. personal life: "Personal life, but considering what I do, they've smeared together pretty thoroughly."

First job: Flipping property

Dream job: Trophy husband