Western Maryland radio host Dave Norman chose a novel way to loosen up Gov. Martin O'Malley for an interview this morning: he asked the governor if he had a question for him.

The occasionally-pensive Mr. O'Malley fired off a zinger at Mr. Norman, before taking some tough questions himself.

"What is your favorite food?" the governor asked.

After some deliberation Mr. Norman gave up an answer: "Steak."