there's some people in makeup rooms who like their quiet. >> i don't like the quiet. >> i grew up in l.a. and l.a. is just huge. i get frightened when i go out and drive in l.a. now. >> come on. >> i swear to you. >> you're speaking to an l.a. girl. i drive very fast. >> you're part of the problem. >> for sure. favorite spirit, what is it? >> rye whiskey. >> get out! i had whiskey last weekend, not at all. i'm a tequila girl. >> i knew i loved you for a reason. >> you're doing this interview barefoot. love your blue toenails. in next week's "office politics," alex goes one-on-one with "today" co-host matt lauer. she'll talk with matt about his views on presidential politics and ahead of matt leaving for