He vows never to grow a beard, is a big fan of President Harry S. Truman, and loves Chick-fil-A - never mind that the company owner opposes President Obama on gay rights.

Newly-minted White House press secretary Josh Earnest opened up on Twitter today during his first public Q&A as " @PressSec" - the official handle for Obama's spokesman on the social network.

Here's a lightly-edited version of the exchange:

1. Do you like tacos?

. @jinxflingers I don't like tacos. I love 'em. Hard/soft shell. Beef/chicken/fish. Can't go wrong. #AskPressSec

- Josh Earnest (@PressSec) June 25, 2014

2. What's it like to work at the White House?

. @ana_cordera it's a genuine honor & privilege to be here - especially to fight for a POTUS and priorities I believe in. #AskPressSec

- Josh Earnest (@PressSec) June 25, 2014

3. George Brett, Hal McRae or Frank White?

@joshlevyesq Easy. George Brett. Growing up, everyone in my Little League wanted to be Number 5. #AskPressSec

- Josh Earnest (@PressSec) June 25, 2014

4. When can we expect a Carney-esque beard?

@AARNGLzR Never. My wife would never approve. #AskPressSec

- Josh Earnest (@PressSec) June 25, 2014

5. Working at the White House, who is your favorite celebrity you've met so far?

@ronaldo129 Several years ago, as I rushed around a corner in a random WH hallway, I literally bumped into @KingJames. #AskPressSec

- Josh Earnest (@PressSec) June 25, 2014

6. Any tips for someone who is looking to work in communications for the White House someday?

@ejp5073 1) Hone your writing skills 2) Work for people you believe in 3) Be honest 4) Be a good colleague 5) Dream big #AskPressSec

- Josh Earnest (@PressSec) June 25, 2014

7. In your travels for the White House, what is the favorite place you've been foreign or domestic?

@iankrager In '11, POTUS went to Burma. Never thought I would go there. Beautiful place. Friendly people. #AskPressSec

- Josh Earnest (@PressSec) June 25, 2014

8. When can we get a Chick-fil-A in DC?

Not a moment too soon! If only they had tacos! RT @JillianBRogers: . @PressSec when can we get a @ChickfilA in DC? #AskPressSec

- Josh Earnest (@PressSec) June 25, 2014

9. "The West Wing" or "House Of Cards?"

West Wing - bc I am an optimist. RT @Schnik: @PressSec The West Wing or House Of Cards? :) #askpresssec

- Josh Earnest (@PressSec) June 25, 2014

10. Favorite president not on Mount Rushmore?

Fellow Show-Me Stater Harry S Truman RT @jbfeig: #askpresssec favorite president not on mount Rushmore?

- Josh Earnest (@PressSec) June 25, 2014

11. W ho is your favorite "West Wing" character?

Uh, Josh? cc @JoshLymanWW RT @grangers_: @PressSec who is your favorite west wing character? #askpresssec

- Josh Earnest (@PressSec) June 25, 2014

12. Have you had the WH beer? Where does it stand in the pantheon of home brew beers?

Yes, it lives up to the hype MT @PaulMatula: Have you had the WH beer? Where does it stand in the pantheon of home brew beers? #AskPressSec

- Josh Earnest (@PressSec) June 25, 2014

13. Jay Carney is to Guided by Voices as Josh Earnest is to … which band?

Never get tired of U2 RT @realsharonyang: @PressSec Jay Carney is to Guided by Voices as Josh Earnest is to……which band? #AskPressSec

- Josh Earnest (@PressSec) June 25, 2014

14. How would you have reacted to your hometown of KC hosting the RNC?

Would have been great for my hometown. In fact, I personally lobbied @Reince for KC at #WHCD. In hindsight, may have backfired. #AskPressSec

- Josh Earnest (@PressSec) June 25, 2014