Aaron Nelson, in our office for his interview.We are starting a new series here where we ask five (or so) off-beat questions to get to know people in our community in a different way. Here’s our first shot, with Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce President Aaron Nelson. Think you know someone who should be profiled in this feature? E-mail me at lisarossi@chapelhillmagazine.com.

What is the most played song on your iPod? “Hallelujah,” by Rufus Wainwright. I like it. It’s very nice. Good melody. I have some College A Cappella songs too. Their version of “Crazy” is really good.

You must be a musical person. I enjoy other people’s music.

You’re in high school. It’s Friday night. Where are you? At home studying. [laughing] I was kind of dorky. Friday night my senior year of high school I was probably at some debate tournament in North Carolina.

Did you ever watch Inspector Gadget as a kid? What superpower would be most useful to you in every day life?  Go-Go Gadget iPhone! It could jump out! That would be awesome. I like the Gadget-copter. I’ll take that one. Quick! I’ll be right downtown.

What did you want to be when you grew up? I thought I was going to be an actor. If I had $1 million and could do whatever I wanted [now], I’d be a groundskeeper on the Carolina campus. Mow the beautiful quads and plant flowers and trim bushes.

I’ve heard you can learn a lot about a person by looking at their desk. What would your desk tell me about you? There’s a lot of paper on my desk. My general view is if you file it, you might as well throw it away. So if I need it, if it’s currently an open item, it’s on the top of my desk. My desk is a wreck.