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AEC : First of all , I want to thank you Marlowe B . West , for being such an inspiration and supporting my work . To the masses , " Please come out to support the scene and get a glimpse into what ’ s going on today . The past was great but the present is pretty damn cool too . There is something out there for every one and nothing beats live performance ." MBW : I find you to be so very effervescent and delightful ... Would you care to divulge the source of all the joy written all over your beautiful face ??? AEC : You ’ re very kind and just made me feel so beautiful right now ! Of course , the real world is not a perfect place and every day is a new experience . You take the good and the not so good . Circumstances and situations may change daily or momentarily . I believe that we can gain a level of control by using coping skills to get through some of the turbulence in our lives . I ’ ve learned to be flexible , open minded and to do things with some sort of passion . In other words , get rid of negative energy and unhealthy habits ! Contributing and being connected through friendships brings me great joy . Years ago I also went to many shows but never really was part of such a large extended “ family .” Going out now is 1 part show and many parts being with all my friends .
MBW : I understand you are a native New Yorker ... Would you kindly tell us all about your fun life here ???
AEC : Yes , I ’ m a true native New Yorker . I was born and raised in the Times Square area and have always lived in the city . As a child , I was exposed to the world of the arts and feel a need to support the beauty created in this world . The fun life is basically being able to attend so many varied events . I am just as home at a hardcore punk show as I am at a great R & B gig . With my husband Mike we have oftentimes gone to 3 or 4
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