O'Brien Award nominee Jody Jamieson was recently interviewed by Woodbine Entertainment's Chris Lomon for HPI Quarterly and answered some interesting questions not pertaining to harness racing

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Jamieson, who leads all Canadian drivers this year in both wins and earnings, is up for Canada's driver of the year with 2009 National Driving Champion Brad Forward. The winner will be announced at the 2009 O'Brien Award ceremony on January 30, 2010.

Q. If you could sing a duet with anyone in the music industry, who would it be and why?
A. “It would definitely be Faith Hill. She is absolutely gorgeous and she has an amazing voice. I really enjoy her music, so she would be my top choice.”

Q. If you were to make an appearance on Dancing With The Stars, who would you choose as your partner and how would you fare?
A. “I’m going to keep with the country theme and go with Carrie Underwood. I don’t think I’d totally embarrass myself out on the dance floor. I suppose I could hold my own.”

Q. Who is the one singer/group/ artist that you are somewhat ashamed to admit you like?
A. “That would be Tom Jones. He’s got a great on-stage presence and I like some of his songs.”

Q. What’s the one place in the world you haven’t been, but would love to visit?
A. “It would be France. Horse racing is huge over there and I’d like the chance to see what the atmosphere is like during a big racing day. Obviously, it’s a beautiful country and it has plenty to see and do.”

Q. Your favourite sports team is…
A. “The Toronto Maple Leafs. I’ve always been a big fan and I still am. Even through tough times, you stick with who you cheer for. My favourite player would be Mats Sundin. I’ve been lucky enough to drive for him a few times and actually got to meet him, just briefly, on a couple of occasions.”

(HPI Quarterly)