S.E. Cupp Interview

S.E. Cupp

Frequent cable news show guest, columnist and author S.E. Cupp talks sports and politics. S.E. has even written for SI.com. Here is what she has to say about sports and politics.

1. Did you play any sports growing up, and do you have a favorite to watch?

I studied classical ballet for 10 years, and danced with the Boston Ballet, so sports were generally off-limits. But I liked playing soccer when I could. I also ran track a little, and was a cockswain for a couple crew teams.

My favorite sport to watch is undoubtedly baseball. I love it – it’s such an egalitarian sport. I also love watching NASCAR.

2. What sports figure would make the best politician?

Al Leiter is a friend, and a fantastic conservative with great ideas. I’ve been trying to convince him to run for office, but so far, no dice.

3. What is you favorite TV show to appear on?

I love “Hannity.” Sean’s such a patriot, you can't help but get riled up. I also like doing “Red Eye.” Greg, Bill and Andy are all such great writers – incredibly smart, hilarious, and irreverent. It’s nice to have a break once in a while from the heavy policy-talk and just relax and have a good time.

4. I've said that sports in a way have distracted a large portion of the population from paying attention to politics. What are your thoughts?

Sports are a great diversion, a useful escape. But there are also some lessons to be learned from sports that could easily be applied to politics. Lessons about equality, merit, individual responsibility, discipline, strategy, the pitfalls of celebrity and hero worship, etc. I love that sports plays a big role in a lot of peoples’ lives. I just wish we’d take more away from the games than we do.

5. Statistics are very important is sports, but in politics they’re not. Why shouldn't we know the numbers of unemployment, debt, etc. during a politician’s term or year by year. Your thoughts?

Well, I think we do. I think people are paying more and more attention to this stuff now that their wallets and bank accounts are being substantially affected. I think the problems we’re facing now are making us more informed consumers and voters.

6. As a woman, I wanted to get you're take on woman's sports, do you watch many, do you have a favorite?

I don’t really watch women’s sports. The draw of sports for me is that it’s a world I’m NOT a part of. Watching a Met game doesn’t make me want to play baseball…it makes me marvel at the men who can. The talent of a Mike Piazza or a Brett Favre or a Tony Stewart is mind-blowing to me…and that’s just how I want to keep it.

7. Is there one sporting event that you really want to attend?

I’ve really gotten to see a lot. I’ve been to NASCAR races, bull riding competitions, pro and college baseball, basketball, football, soccer, golf, tennis, etc. I’m dying to get to the Kentucky Derby one year…maybe 2010.

8. Rumor has it you're a Mets fan, what is going on with them this year, is it time to bring back Bobby V?

It’s always time to bring back Bobby V. What a guy. He’s been doing so well in Japan, though, I’m not sure he’s interested in coming back to MLB. But I’d love it if he did.

9. What are your future plans? Any new books coming up?

Yep, working on my second book as we speak. Will come out early next year. Also completing my masters at NYU.

Thanks again, and best of luck to you in your future.

Follow up: First off anyone who calls for the return of Bobby V has to be cool. So she certainly is a favorite talk show guest. SE is an excellent writer, I wish my columns were half as good as hers, and I wish I was on Hannity half as much as her too. Or just once. Her website is Red S.E. Cupp, and she normally posts at least one column a week. If you have a chance make sure you check her out, and be on the look out for her new book.

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