DIARY: On the spot - Arup Majumdar director marketing, Copeland Corporation, Hong Kong

<p>Being be able to travel around the globe, experiencing different cultures. </p><p>And the worst? </p><p>I travel nearly every week around the region and this keeps me away from my family for extended periods of time. </p><p>Your all-time favourite film and why? </p><p>I've been a great fan of Bruce Lee from a young age. I love his Fist of Fury - respect to his teacher, and for his fight for his rights and also the self-sacrifice. </p><p>Favourite book or CD? </p><p>In my mother tongue Bengali, it is Pather Panchali, which was cinematographed by Satyajit Ray. It's a great story of the life of a rural family. </p><p>Favourite print title? </p><p>The Lost World by Arthur Conan Doyle. I love dinosaurs and so it is a treat to read this book. </p><p>Favourite restaurant? </p><p>An Indian restaurant named Tandoor in Shanghai. It serves great North Indian food and has very friendly staff. </p><p>Do you have a favourite gadget? </p><p>My Compaq pocket PC. </p><p>Favourite fashion designer? </p><p>I am not too brand conscious, but if I have to buy branded clothing, I would choose dresses from Louis Phillipe. </p><p>Weirdest thing in your closet? </p><p>A dinosaur toy! </p><p>What are your hobbies? </p><p>I enjoy reading books - classical literature, contemporary novels in Bengali and books about dinosaurs. </p><p>Favourite holiday destination? </p><p>I enjoy visiting Paris. </p><p>Who would play you in a movie? </p><p>What's the best part of your job? </p><p>Richard Gere, he is awesome. </p><p>How would you title your movie? </p><p>Around the world in 30 days </p><p>If you were a brand, what would it be? </p><p>Jaguar. </p><p>All-time favourite ad? </p><p>A TV commercial for Bacardi rum. The lyrics go something like : "Be what you want to be, taking things the way they come ... sipping on Bacardi rum". Cool! </p><p>I wish I could ... retire when I'm 40 and then pursue the things I really love. </p><p>What crosses your mind before bed? </p><p>What are the key things I am going to do tomorrow? </p>