You may have noticed a new face on "Tech Live" gracing your TV screen this week. That would be Chris Leary, a seasoned television personality who has spent his career hobnobbing with everyone from Britney Spears to The Rock for a variety of popular television programs.
Now he's ready to tackle the tech beat and call the news each night with Michaela Pereira. He's the first person we've seen in a long time armed with a Handspring PDA complete with a phone attachment. How's that for efficient? Chris is still a little camera shy, but you can see him in action by clicking the video link. And until we get some photos of Chris, you can get to know our newest star's deepest secrets by reading these 20 questions.
Oh, and watch him every night on "Tech Live" at 8 p.m. Eastern.
Where were you born?
Souderton, Pennsylvania (suburb outside of Philadelphia)
Where do you live now?
Secret Bat Cave hidden deep inside the bowels of San Francisco
Who has been your favorite interview?
Hard to say. I've talked to just about all the boy bands from New Kids to 'N Sync, Britney, Christina... I could drop names for days, but that would be braggin' wouldn't it? I love talkin' to the celebs or just about anybody who wants to talk to me.
What's your most prized posession?
My health. It ain't perfect, but I love the fact that I can wake up every morning (except weekends) and interact with the world.
What's your favorite piece of technology?
Gadget stuff. I like PDAs, cellphones, and anything that makes my life easier and more fun.
With what are you most technologically inept?
Just about everything, but I like to learn.
What do you want most?
Money. I've had love and happiness and they're a bit overrated. Money is where the action is.
What's your favorite sport?
I dig football. I played a bit in grade school and high school. I stopped there 'cause the higher level of play ya get, the harder ya get hit. I don't like getting hit... not hard anyway.
What's your favorite movie?
"Office Space"
What's your biggest fear?
I have a recurring dream where I'm president of the United States, and right in the middle of my State of the Union address, I discover that I'm in my underwear. If that ever really happens, that would scare the hell out of me.
Boxers or briefs?
Jockey boxer briefs (great Christmas gift, by the way -- 34-inch waist)
What's your biggest accomplishment?
I used to have a fern in my apartment. I kept that thing alive for almost a full year without killing it. That was the biggest accomplishment, until I got this gig.
What's your biggest regret?
My life is and has been so good up to this point, it's hard to look at stuff (even embarrassing/dumb stuff) and not think I've at least learned from every experience. No regrets.
Who's your hero?
Superman did a pretty good job at savin' people and stuff, but I'd have to say anybody who sticks up for other people who need help. I'm a sucker for the underdog. That's a big thing for me.
What's your greatest trait?
My looks, charm, personality... and humility. (My sarcasm is pretty thick as well.)
What's your biggest flaw?
Not the best at reading, writing, and spelling. Probably due to too much goofin' around in school. I flunked English in 11th grade. Heck, I speak that stuff all the time... I didn't understand how I could have been so bad at something I used every day!
What trait do you most admire in a person?
Accepting accountability
What trait do you most dislike in someone?
Being mean
Coffee or tea?
Nah, never got into either one.
What's your favorite quote?
Paraphrasing Gandhi: A man is as happy as he chooses to be, and no one can stop him from that.