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How would you describe your personality? I can sometimes be what most consider a ‘mom friend’. I’m not sure how to explain me, perhaps ask my costars?

Would you say you’re someone who can handle pressure? I try to soldier through, best I can.

Do you like to read? Yes! Oh my goodness, I love to read. I could spend hours in a bookstore.

Favorite color? Purple. And red. Obviously.

Do you get along with others? Yes. I try to be friendly to whoever I come into contact with.

Do you have any enemies? I’m sure I do.

How about friends? I do. Very lucky to have people in my life who I can count on.

Are you patient? Yes. Very much so. Y’know, unless it’s been a really bad day.

Part III: Hypothetically…

Suppose that you could become any creature you know of. What would you pick, and why? I’m sometimes jealous of the Weres in town. I wish I had a pack.

One of your enemies in question 13 just complimented you. Response? “Um, thanks?”

One of your friends in Question 14 just insulted you. Response? Not a huge fan of conflict, so I’m not sure what I’d say.

If you could change anything about yourself: I tend to be too nice. So I’m working on that.

About your home: I love my home. But perhaps more ‘library’ space?

Part IV: Now We Get Personal

What’re your parents like? They were both wonderful, hardworking people. My father travelled a lot, but my mother stayed home. Worked out of the home as the town seamstress and midwife. Everyone sought her knowledge of things.

Do you have any siblings? I am the youngest of four.

What’s your occupation? I’m a surgeon. [laughs] I’m kidding!! I’m Brenda on Tales of Terror.

I see, that’s a good job to have. Do you like it? I love it!!

Are you seeing/dating anyone? Single as can Be.

Thinking about getting engaged, married, other? Gotta have someone to do all of that with, don’t you?

Tell us your biggest secret: if I told you, it wouldn’t be much of a secret, then wouldn’t it?

Your worst fear? You don’t have to answer this one if you don’t want to. “No it’s fine, biggest fear is fire or dying in said fire. Which is ironic that my character is facing that. It’s fine, I’m learning to face the fear.”

Favorite food? Pie. Apple pie. You know, besides blood. But is that really food?

Favorite drink? Well, besides blood? Wine. Any kind of wine.

Tell us one thing you’re the most proud of: Surviving my first night after being turned? Yeah. That was rough.

Something embarrassing? You don’t have to answer this one, either. This past full moon. Just how I acted in general.

If you didn’t answer Questions 28 and/or 32, tell me why. No… you said I didn’t have to answer if I didn’t want to.

Is that a good reason? Yes! Perfectly good reason.

Part V: Closing

Are you satisfied with your life? So far? Yeah. But I’d like to find a significant other.

Anything you feel like you have to do? It can be something long-term, like a bucket list, or something you need to do right now: I don’t know, I’m obviously looking for more roles coming up after Tales of Terror.

Quick, you get one wish! What did you just wish for? It’s alright, you can tell me: Family of my own? Not going to happen because vampires can’t procreate. And most guys well, and girls, really, run the other way when they figure out what I am.

How would you describe that wish? Good? Bad? Selfish? Selfless? Other? [shrugs] I don’t know isn’t that someone else’s opinion? I think it’s good, but I like to believe most of what I do is good.

What’s your most valued possession? I have a ring that my mother gave me. I’ve had it since I was a little girl.