FINAL THOUGHTS, a new installment in M – The Lifestyle Magazine of MGM MIRAGE, explores the not-so-well-known facets of the people who make Las Vegas the most exciting city in the world. And if you’re looking for an insider’s take on Vegas, read on. You may even get a tip or two.

M Survey

Name: Bill Hornbuckle

Occupation: President & Chief Operating Officer, Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.

Q. Who is the funniest person you know?

A. Funniest person I know is Robin Williams. His energy, his political satire and his humor are generally on target. He has a great way of making the normal seem ridiculous. Had dinner with him once and I never got to eat, my stomach hurt so much from laughing.

Q. What is your table game of choice?

A. Blackjack. I know enough to be stupid and usually I am!

Q. Where is the best place to watch March Madness?

A. Best place to watch March Madness other than my home theater is at the Mandalay Bay Sportsbook. Great energy, young crowd and guests who are into their basketball team or their money, whichever seems more important at the time.

Q. What is the best concert you have ever attended?

A. Any and all Carlos Santana shows, U2 at the Grand Garden Arena at MGM Grand and I took my dad to see Frank Sinatra at the Golden Nugget the year Sinatra retired. The expression on my dad’s face will stay with me forever.

Q. Have you ever been star struck? By whom?

A. Had dinner with Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones at the Mansion at MGM Grand...she floats my boat!

Q. Who is your favorite Las Vegas legend?

A. Two: Mr. Kerkorian because after 40 years he has never stopped believing in Las Vegas and Bugsy Siegel, he threw a rock in the middle of the desert and said let’s do it here!