Hughes laughs heartily at the comment about Elicia's wish. "She'll be glad to know she's at the center of attention everywhere." Though he may keep that bit to himself. Maybe. Okay, probably not.

"There's usually something going on, yes. Fireworks in big cities, parties with friends and family - things like that." He smiles. "My wife and I like to host people in our home and stay up until all hour of the night. My daughter thinks it's a real treat to be told she doesn't have a bed time, even if she always falls asleep well before the stroke of Midnight."