Curious about the lives of Fox News personalities outside the spotlight? Over recent months, we've been engaging with your favorite Fox figures to uncover their behind-the-scenes stories. This week, we turn our attention to Trey Gowdy, host of Fox News Channel’s "Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy" and "The Trey Gowdy Podcast" on Fox News Audio.
Dana Perino sits down with Trey Gowdy to discuss everything from his reading list and dream dinner party guests to his perspective on small-town living and the essence of America.
The American Dream: Alive and Well?
Gowdy believes the American dream remains attainable for anyone willing to pursue it.
Literary Pursuits
He recently finished "The Water Dancer" and is revisiting "In Search of Lost Time."
The Key Interview Question
Gowdy suggests every manager should ask, "How do you differentiate success from significance?"
A Dinner Party for the Ages
His ideal guest list? His wife, Terri; Jesus; Bono; and Judas Iscariot.
Small-Town Charms
For Gowdy, the best aspects of small-town life are familiarity, shared memories, and a strong sense of community.
Advice to His Younger Self
He would advise his younger self to envision his life's closing argument and make choices aligned with that vision, define success and significance on his own terms, and be mindful of the influences he allows into his life.
America's Distinctive Qualities
Gowdy sees America as a unique blend of forgiveness and consequence, truth and the freedom to express falsehoods, with an underlying belief in the pursuit of truth and the potential for a self-governed nation to strive for perfection.
Conquering Procrastination
Gowdy admits to having the opposite problem – an inability to leave tasks unfinished. He excels at completing everything but needs help with prioritization.
Future Aspirations
He hopes to write a psychological crime drama and see South Carolina triumph in the SEC.
