The presidential candidates have a few tricks up their sleeves.

Hillary Rodham Clinton is a whiz at crossword puzzles. Mitt Romney could've been a crooner _ he both impressed and cracked up the crowd at the Gridiron dinner in March with rendition of Garth Brooks' "Friends in Low Places."

When The Associated Press asked the candidates to name their hidden talents, Rudy Giuliani delivered a subtle rebuttal to those who say he's never at a loss for words.

AP is asking the candidates a series of questions about their personal tastes, habits and backgrounds. Today's question and their answers:

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What is your hidden talent?

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Delaware Sen. Joe Biden: "Designing homes."

New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton: "I love crossword puzzles."

Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd: "Speaking Spanish fluently _ I picked it up while in the Dominican Republic as a Peace Corps volunteer."

Former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards: "Jump shot."

Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich: "Hits just as well against right-handers as left-handers."

Illinois Sen. Barack Obama: "I'm a pretty good poker player."

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson: "Boxing trivia."

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REPUBLICANS:

Kansas Sen. Sam Brownback: "Auctioneering. Bull riding (once in college.)"

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani: "Listening."

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee: "Voice impersonations of dozens of celebrities."

California Rep. Duncan Hunter: "Making rifle scabbards out of leather."

Arizona Sen. John McCain: "Barbecue grill chef."

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney: "Singing."

Colorado Rep. Tom Tancredo: "After 30 years in politics, there is no talent that has not been exploited."

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