If I could have dinner with and Industry Icon, who would it be and why?

This answer is quick and easy....VIDAL SASSOON.   I have had the privilege of being taught some of the Vidal techniques for cutting and the result is always precision.  Vidal as the geometric vision and technical ability to execute his vision.  The man is one of the most disciplined people I know and I remind myself of his lifestyle each time I need motivation.  I also remind myself of the story when Vidal was frustrated and threw his sheers which stuck in the ceiling.....totally sound like me lol.