* Sports. Holden is a good athlete and enjoys playing sports, especially football and basketball. He is also a fan of the New York Yankees.
* Jazz. Holden loves jazz music and often listens to his favorite jazz records in his room. He especially likes Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong.
* Movies. Holden enjoys going to the movies and often sees movies multiple times. He especially likes movies that are "different" and "original," and he dislikes movies that are "cheesy" or "predictable."
* Theater. Holden enjoys going to the theater and often sees plays with his friends. He especially likes plays that are "thoughtful" and "provocative," and he dislikes plays that are "light" or "fluffy."