Rudy Perez: music producer: Miami, FL - Proust Questionnaire

Latino Leaders: The National Magazine of the Successful American Latino, April-May, 2003

What is your dream of happiness? A peaceful inner existence.

What is your present state of mind? Focused on my career.

What natural gift would you like to possess? To do away with the need for sleep--it's a waste of time.

Who would you like to be? A wise man.

What quality do you most admire in women? Strength.

What quality do you most admire in men? Integrity.

What do you most value in your friends? Honesty.

Who are your heroes in real life? My wife and everyone who chooses to build and not destroy.

Which literary figure do you most identity with? Robin Hood.

What event in history do you most admire? The day my family and I arrived in this land of freedom after leaving Cuba.

What is your favorite occupation? Being a husband and father.

What is your favorite journey? The one in my mind.

What is your greatest achievement? Finding myself.

What is your most marked characteristic? Loyalty.

What would you consider your greatest misfortune? Sickness.

What is your most treasured possession? My family and music.

How would you like to die? In my sleep.

What Is your motto? Love is all.

Music Producer

Miami, Fl

"Each morning I feel blessed knowing I get paid to do what I love," says Rudy Perez of his music. The talented songwriter/producer and a prime mover in the Latin music scene began his musical career in a garage band and has now become a magnet for multi-million dollar record sales. Latin sensations Jose Feliciano, Placido Domingo, Julio Iglesias, and Christina Aguilera are among the many who have benefited from his musical expertise.