Head On: All I Ever Got From You Was All I Ever Took From You (Exclusive Interview

(Jen) So it’s now 2001 and you moved to Tampa. Where were you living?
(Brandy) I had to stay with my parents for about 8 months until I saved money for an [apartment].

And then you flew the coop?
Yes, and [I] haven’t been back since.

I remember being scared to death of your dad.
I was scared to death of my dad (laughs). He was a bitter mean person. Don’t forget my parents were, and still are, alcoholics.

That I remember well. Do you see your parents much anymore?
Maybe once every other week and [on] holidays. I stay away from toxic energy at all costs.

I guess I can see why. Do you remember my parents?
Yes. I have fond memories of them. Very warm people.

They still are. They still hold hands wherever they go. Always a kiss hello and a kiss goodbye.
Aww. I admire that.

I try to emulate it. I never let anyone important not know that I love them, no matter how uncomfortable it makes them feel.
[If] I do that it usually drives people away. I do it anyway. Its their emotional problem, not mine.

So now you are moved out from the ‘rent’s place. So what happened next in your career?
I left [a beauty] supply store to work at a very nice salon [thanks to the] the prompting of my friend.

Well, work your magic one me. You have seen recent pictures, right? Make me a star!
I would cut the back super short leave the front disconnected. Lots of texture. Then I would brighten up your color with some multidimension. I am big on weaving lots of complementary and contrasting colors [throughout] out the hair. I pick combinations most [stylists] wouldn’t pick. I like to use three or so colors to make one color so other stylists [cannot] duplicate it. I also choose complicated patterns as opposed to textbook [patterns]. My clients are amazingly spiritual and quirky like me. Man, I just realized how much I love my job.

And I just realized my blog readers are probably sound asleep by now. You know I retired at age 34. How jealous are you of me?
I am jealous, but [I am also] content. I only work four days. And to be honest, my mind gets a little too deep if left too much time to think. Retirement might be bad for me.

To be continued …