Short questions with Dana Perino for Emily Compagno

You’ve seen us on display, however have you ever ever questioned what we’re like off-camera? 

For the previous couple of months, I’ve loved checking in with a few of your favourite Fox personalities to be taught extra about who they’re behind the scenes. 

What’s the one factor Jesse Watters couldn’t stay with out? What’s Bill Hemmer’s favourite Halloween costume? And what’s sitting on Greg Gutfeld’s nightstand? 

But that is not all! The enjoyable is simply getting began.

This week, we’re excited to shine the highlight on Emily Compagno. She is at present a co-host of “Outnumbered” on FOX News Channel and joined the community as a contributor in Dec. 2018.

She’s additionally the host of FOX News Audio’s “The FOX True Crime Podcast with Emily Compagno.” Each week, she shares tales of survival, solved and unsolved murders, America’s most wished killers, lacking individuals and movie star crime trials.

P.S. We have a lot extra in retailer for you. Stay tuned every week for new editions of “Short Questions with Dana Perino” — and if there’s a query you need solutions to or a suggestion for the individual I ought to interview subsequent, go away a be aware within the feedback part under.

Short Questions with Dana Perino — Emily Compagno (Fox News)

Q: You are one of the crucial energetic and optimistic folks I’ve ever met. What’s your secret to residing life to the fullest?

EC: Faith, gratitude and inherent pleasure. 

And a big battery pack hooked up to my facet …

Q: If you would use one phrase to explain America, what would it not be and why?

EC: Freedom! The freedom to train our spirit of independence, to stay absolutely and with out encumbrances, to avail ourselves of all America has to supply, as a result of we’re certainly the Land of the Free — due to the safety of the Brave. 

Q: Let’s speak vehicles. I don’t know a lot about vehicles and admittedly, don’t drive fairly often. Could you share what automobile you might have and the place your love of vintage vehicles got here from?

EC: Yesss! We must get you in my shotgun! I’ve a 1972 Ford Mach1 named Malosa. 

When I purchased her in 2006, the unique 351 Cleveland engine saved her going for one other 10 years. Then I dropped in a 408 stoker, and some years in the past the wonderful fight vets at Innovation Performance Technologies gave Malosa the entire overhaul she deserved.

She now has a 5.0 GEN2 Coyote Aluminator engine, and a T-56 6-speed handbook transmission with a 9-inch setback shifter (save the manuals!). The Richard Petty staff did all of the paint, physique work and sheet metallic work. 

The Dakota Digital Gauges had been personalised for me by Redline Gauge Works. Instead of the standard operating Ford pony, the silhouette of my finest good friend, my Doberman Pinscher Duchess, adorns the gauge panel. 

“We have to get you in my shotgun! I have a 1972 Ford Mach1 named Malosa.” 

The solely factor virtually as quick as Malosa was Duchess! And now her spirit rides with me from pup heaven. The gas filler cap and shifter knob had been customized and constructed by Elia Popov of J.E.M. F/X Inc. (They’re the blokes who do all of the Super Bowl and Hollywood pyrotechnics!) The cap has an ideal rendering of Duchess’ candy face laser-etched with “Duchess” engraved. 

The shifter knob has a laser-etched Raider Nation sugar cranium (as a result of as soon as a Raider, all the time a Raider). As a remaining contact, the middle of the steering wheel has a Raider Nation protect embedded on it, courtesy of the Build Team (an improve from their joke Chevrolet steering wheel cowl they initially shocked me with). As a remaining, however most vital element, she has flames on the skin! 

I can now add “award-winning” — she gained each First Place and Judges’ Choice awards on the Dream Ride Car Show this summer time, one of many greatest automobile reveals within the U.S.!

Q: Best live performance or musician you’ve ever seen in individual? 

EC: Def Leppard, in fact!

Q: You have an extremely dynamic resume. From being an NFL cheerleader to a legal protection lawyer to now a TV anchor, it’s clear you have to be open to vary. How do you embrace and navigate surprises or sudden turns in life?

EC: Always stroll by religion. All issues work for the nice of those that love the Lord, and He has ordered all our steps! 

On the earthly facet, observe your desires, take heed to your coronary heart and by no means surrender. You are all the time sufficient!

Q: Share a narrative about somebody who exemplified honor in your eyes.

EC: My mother and father! My father, John, was a commander within the U.S. Navy and the youngest son of immigrants from Sicily. 

He led an unbelievable lifetime of honor by saving lives as a doctor, now retired, and right now makes lives extra scrumptious as a present winemaker (gotta strive our household’s Ardiri wine!). 

All he achieved and all his service was attributable to his and his household’s sacrifices, arduous work, effort and schooling. 

“I am who I am, where I am and all I am because of the examples they have set and because of their love and support for me.”

My mom, Katherine, is a courageous breast most cancers survivor and the strongest lady I do know — and essentially the most loving, nurturing, current mom ever who has led a lifetime of honor serving and provoking others every single day. 

She can be a genealogist, and has shared our household historical past and our legacies of navy service, tradition and honor with me my total life. 

I’m who I’m, the place I’m and all I’m due to the examples they’ve set and due to their love and help for me.

Q: You are so concerned with varied charities and philanthropic endeavors. It’s inspiring. Could you highlight a couple of that you just work with and maintain close to to your coronary heart? 

EC: There are so many I really like. So I’ll deal with my very favourite ones involving canine — for you, my expensive!

K9 Hurricane’s Heroes: This group gives retired regulation enforcement and navy canine with backed veterinary care to allow them to stay the lengthy and wholesome life they deserve. This one is closest to my coronary heart! Founded by U.S. Secret Service retired K9 agent Marshall Mirarchi.

Pawsitive Change: Creates hope and alternative for incarcerated folks and rescued canine so each could discover a path dwelling. Founded by the unbelievable Zach Skow. There are not any phrases for how life-changing and lifesaving — for two-legged and four-legged individuals — this program is. 

Pilots ‘n’ Paws: Volunteer pilots transport rescue pups out of kill shelters and/or to their “furever” houses! A beautiful org with a incredible calendar you should buy, too! Founded by animal lover (and Doberman mother!) Debi Boies and pilot Jon Wehrenberg. 

Throwaway Dogs Project: Turns misunderstood and rescue canine into working LEO canines (and Fire Dept arson K9 sniffer canine!). Founded by the wonderful Carol Skaziak, who has saved dozens of canine and numerous lives, due to their tireless work.

Dogs for Our Brave: Saving two lives directly by offering professionally skilled service canine for gratis to veterans who’ve suffered debilitating damage or sickness whereas in service to our nation. Founded by patriot Andy Gladstein. This org saves so many lives and modifications so many and wins the most important coronary heart award from me!

Spike’s K9 Fund: Protecting our nation’s working canine, offering custom-fit ballistic vests, protecting gear, medical price help, and entry to top-of-the-line coaching packages. This org is extremely spectacular and efficient with the tangible affect of working K9s, and its significance can’t be overstated. Founded by James Hatch, retired Special Forces operator.

Q: You used to commute cross-country for work every week from the West Coast. Any secret journey suggestions for sleeping on lengthy flights? And for the right way to pack (and unpack) effectively and successfully?

EC: Earplugs, eye masks, noise-canceling headphones, cozy socks, loads of hydrating lotions — and fewer is extra! 

“Pack basics with a matching palette so you can mix and match; wear all your largest and heaviest clothes on the plane.” 

One journey scarf retains you heat and comfy (mine is alpaca, from the LEO-owned and operated Stoneberg Alpaca Farm in Oregon, as are my alpaca cozy socks. I do not stroll in them — they’re solely on my ft whereas I’m within the seat). 

Pack fundamentals with an identical palette so you may combine and match; put on all of your largest and heaviest garments on the aircraft (sure, I’m that man in a winter coat, boots and a big fedora); and when you should verify your bag, do not forget to maintain all of your necessities in your carry-on (that features your swimsuit no matter season, and a easy, wrinkle-free LBD!).

Q: How do you honor and respect those that have served within the navy or different honorable professions?

EC: Fly Old Glory at your private home! Shine that blue mild bulb over your entrance porch. Be vocal about your help so that you just function a mannequin for others that gratitude is actual and patriotism thrives. 

Support veteran/LEO/1R-owned companies. Support good laws that immediately advantages these communities. 

And I’m all the time right here as a useful resource for these small companies and/or nonprofits if you wish to volunteer or donate, so you already know you’re immediately serving to the wants of the veteran/1R communities. 

Q: Happy hour cocktail of alternative?

EC: Prosecco! There is all the time one thing to have fun — salute! 

Q: How do you outline success?

EC: Leading a purpose-driven life whereas honoring God and serving others, surrounded by family members, supported by deep, connective relationships, sustaining inside peace and laughing every single day with your different half.  

Add in sturdy espresso, good books on the cabinets, a household recipe on the range, nature proper exterior your entrance door and a four-legged finest good friend — and success simply changed into heaven. 

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To learn all of Dana Perino’s earlier “Short Questions” interviews for Fox News Digital, take a look at this (lengthy) checklist!

For her interview with Chad Pergram, click on right here. 

For her interview with Mike Emanuel, click on right here. 

For her interview with Gillian Turner, click on right here. 

For her interview with Madison Alworth, click on right here. 

For her interview with Nate Foy, click on right here.

For her interview with Laura Ingraham, click on right here. 

For her interview with 5 New York FOX reporters, click on right here. 

For her interview with Katie Pavlich, click on right here.

For her interview with Guy Benson, click on right here. 

For her interview with Pete Hegseth, click on right here. 

For her interview with Sandra Smith, click on right here. 

For her interview with Nicolas Yannicelli, click on right here. 

For her interview with Abby Hornacek, click on right here. 

For her interview with Elise Bitter, click on right here. 

For her interview with Brian Kilmeade, click on right here.

For her interview with Kennedy, click on right here. 

For her interview with John Roberts, click on right here. 

For her interview with Janice Dean, click on right here. 

For her interview with Charles Payne, click on right here. 

For her interview with Trey Gowdy, click on right here. 

For her interview with Johnny “Joey” Jones, click on right here. 

For her interview with Bill Melugin, click on right here. 

For her interview with Jimmy Failla, click on right here. 

For her interview with Tyrus, click on right here. 

For her interview with Ainsley Earhardt, click on right here. 

For her interview with Lawrence Jones, click on right here. 

For her interview with Dr. Arash Akhavan, click on right here. 

For her interview with Martha MacCallum, click on right here. 

For her interview with Bret Baier, click on right here. 

For her interview with Kayleigh McEnany, click on right here.

For her interview with Harold Ford Jr., click on right here. 

For her interview with Shannon Bream, click on right here. 

For her interview with Jessica Tarlov, click on right here.

For her interview with Leo Terrell, click on right here.

For her interview with Geraldo Rivera, click on right here. 

For her interview with Clay Travis, click on right here.

For her interview with Bill Hemmer, click on right here. 

For her interview with Greg Gutfeld, click on right here. 

For her interview with Benjamin Hall, click on right here. 

For her interview with Judge Jeanine Pirro, click on right here.

For her interview with Jesse Watters, click on right here. 

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