Dining with heroes 1

I've decided to ask people this question: name three people, living or dead, you'll like to have dinner with, and why?  It would be interesting to find out who are the people that have influenced them to become who they are now.

Jesus Domingo

Jesus Domingo (Philippines Ambassador to New Zealand)
A: Dr. Jose Rizal - to ask him for guidance in my work, Sir Peter Jackson and Mr. JJ Abrams - to discuss making movies in the Philippines, whether they be spin-offs of the Lord of the Rings, Star Wars or Star Trek franchises, and in furtherance of my "Diwata Diplomacy" project.

Lito Banal

Lito Banal (NZ-Philippines Business Council)
A: My great grandfathers (paternal/maternal) - I would like to know how life was during their time. Dr. Jose Rizal - I would like to know him more because he is the most famous Filipino for me.  U.S. President Barack Obama - why won't you dream of meeting the most powerful person in the world.

Maricel Weischde

Maricel Weischde (NZ Immigration Help Service Ltd.)
A: I want to have dinner with Bo Sanchez and just spend significant time listening and praying with me.  I listen to him almost every night and it would be an honour to have an exclusive dinner with him. I also want to have dinner with my Grandma, who passed away when I was 9 years old.  I feel the urge to have an adult conversation with her and tell her how in my young age (before she died), she influenced me to do exceptionally good in whatever I desire.  Lastly and more importantly, I want to have the opportunity to have a meal with God casually and thank him for all that He has given me. I want to be able to embrace Him afterwards and tell Him how grateful I am for everything.

Cez Tan, Island Joe's BBQ

Cez Tan (Island Joe's BBQ)
A: Simon Gault - I'd like to get his input as to how to get people to try our food.  Kim Dotcom - he would be an interesting person to talk to and also I might be able to convince him to invest in the restaurant business, ha ha ha.  Richie McCaw - I would love for him to try our food and endorse it.

Mark Dizon

Mark Dizon (MDG Property Management Ltd.)
A: Jesus Christ, Pope Francis, and my late father. I would like to ask Jesus a lot of questions about religion.  I would like to discuss with Pope Francis the problems of the world today.  With my late father, I would just want to spend time with him.