photo: Andrew Baran
When and where did you get your first
tattoo?
My first tattoo was just some stars on my
foot, and they’re still there but super faded.
After my first tattoo I was addicted!
Is there a story behind your nickname
‘The Pink Pirate’?
‘Pink Pirate’ came to me as I have been
a childcare teacher for 14 years now, and
I used to dress up like a pink pirate. The
nickname stuck, but I do prefer my real
name.
Have your tattoos ever affected your
ability to get a job or caused a problem
with an employer?
Yes, being a childcare teacher I had to cover
all my tattoos for many years. One day I
said, “enough is enough” and expressed
my side of the matter to the company.
They changed their policy so now I can be
myself at work.
You are on the road a lot, can you tell us
how those trips come together?
Lots and lots of planning and organising
months before I leave. I have never had
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an agent or manager so it’s been a lot of hard
work on my side to get to where I am. I left
my comfort zone here in Australia to travel and
work with some of the world’s best artists.
What are your favorite places that you have
travelled to?
Vancouver is definitely one of my favourites. I’d
love to move there. I always enjoy the USA as
well.
What are some things about Australia
that make you excited to get home when
you travel? Vegemite! I eat it every day, but
sometimes I forget to travel with it. Also the
warm weather here in sunny Queensland.
What are some of the brands that you work
with?
I have many sponsors now, and I’m so grateful.
Iron Fist Clothing, Sullen Clothing, TUK
Shoes, Arctic Fox Hair Colour, and Pegi Lea
Hair Extensions, to name a few.
What does the future have in store for you?
Next year I’ll be filming a short documentary
film about life on tour as a model to give fans
an inside look into the craziness!