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Real estate developer, entrepreneur and "Apprentice" star Donald Trump has built an empire of buildings, businesses, golf courses and countless other merchandise that ranks in size and scope just under Genghis Khan's empire. That is, until he builds his own continent, which we're sure is something he already has in the works.

He has also made space on his business card for a new job title as the best-selling author of 15 books on business, economics, money and golf. His most recent book, "Think Like a Champion: An Informal Education in Business and Life," recently hit shelves.

Since times are tough all around, even at Asylum HQ, we figured it's time to seek out some financial liquidity and offer the Donald a job here as Asylum's new Vice Chairman of Monetary Acquisitions and Appropriations for the Dispersal of Goods and Services, aka, Cash Cow. He was nice enough to sit down with us for a job interview.

So tell me what is a typical day like at your current job?
Trump: "The office receives several hundred phone calls daily, and I take between 50 and 100 of those calls a day. I work through lunch, stay in the office from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and have an empire to watch over. But it's all in a day's work."

What is your commute to the office like?

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Not bad, and not too much traffic, as I take the elevator from my penthouse apartment down to my office.

What is the biggest challenge you face every day?
"I receive several thousand pieces of mail daily. I don't see all of it, but if you could see my desk, you'd realize I deal with a lot of volume. I deal with it by being a speed reader."

What would you say is the biggest driving force that motivates you?
"I like challenges. I don't need the money, but I like making deals and creating beautiful skyscrapers, golf courses and having hit television shows. If I worked for you, however, I'd expect to be paid very well. People like me don't come along every day. By the way, who is your superior?"

Who would you say was your best mentor?
"My father, Fred C. Trump. I learned from watching him and from working with him in the early days. He was a good businessman with integrity and strong family values. He was tough, but he was fair. "

What do you enjoy most/least about your work?
"I enjoy just about everything. I like the sense of accomplishment that comes with having many interests that do well, and I deal with a large variety of people. It's a fascinating position to be in."

How do you re-energize that force when things are down?
"I operate at a high level of energy, and that rarely goes down. The people around me see that and react accordingly. I like to challenge people to do their best, and if they're around me, their performance level is usually high. Keeping up to speed is important. If they can't keep up, they're not around for very long. I've found that you will attract people with similar work ethics and positive energy. I find that playing golf is both relaxing and energizing, so I play often."

How do you define success for yourself?
"Money is a good scorecard, but it's never the whole story. If I was working for money, I could've quit a long time ago and lived very nicely. Success is doing what you love doing and seeing your efforts produce results that are pleasurable as well as useful. I employ many people and have a sense of responsibility towards them. The fact that the "Celebrity Apprentice" has benefited many charities -- and in a big way -- has been very gratifying, for example. Not only has the show had very high ratings, it's done a lot of good. It's a great feeling."

What are some of the perks in your current position?
"Having a private jet saves me a lot of time, as does a helicopter and a limo and driver."

How soon do you need to know if you are accepted for the position?
"I think five minutes would be fair. We're all busy people these days."