Patrice

When doing any of my interviews, I give the participants a choice when it comes to answers their questions. They can have them in advance to prepare, or answer them spontaneously. Patrice (@th1rty) thought it would be more interesting to choose the latter. She's not one to reveal much of her personal life, so I tried not to make it too intrusive. There were parts of the interview that would have made some uncomfortable, or plead the fifth, but Patrice answered graciously. I couldn't have asked for anything better.

McDeedus: Here we go. What's something interesting you could tell the people?

Patrice: Well. I'm originally from IN. Moved to B'ham for my job. My parents are from here so most of my relatives are here. Fun fact: Charles Barkley and I are related

M: Well welcome and tell Chuck War Eagle! 1 are your tweets an accurate representation of you?

P: Yes ma'am. I don't know any other way to be, but me.

M: 2 you see someone you know from twitter. How do u introduce yourself?

P: I tell them my real name. Not my twitter one. Most people say it wrong anyway. Lol

M: Oh. What's the correct way to say it? What's the meaning behind it?

P: It's one thirty. Thought l'd get creative and change the "i" to a "1." It's for my birthday. 1/30. January 30th

M: Gotcha. 3 you no longer care to read someone's tweets. Do you mute, unfollow, or block?

P:  I'll just mute them. Don't see the need to block/unfollow. I haven't followed anyone that has aggravated me that much

M: Cool. 4 can men and women be just friends?

P: Yes. I have quite a few guy friends. And they're not men that I've previously dated or have had an interest in

M: 5 what is the one thing a potential suitor MUST have for you to consider dating him?

P: Pretty teeth. Lol. A nice smile is one of the 1st things I notice.

M: That's a good one. 6 how are you happy being single?

P:  A relationship isn't really necessary for me right now. Considering the fact that I've been married, I know what I want & see no need to rush to get it

M: 7 once a cheater, always a cheater?

P: I don't think so. Some people cheat & never do it again. If you can't forgive them, then there's no point in staying.

M: 8 never trust a big butt and a smile. Sage advice or malarkey?

P: Well, I have a big butt, sooo...Lol

M: Sooo....

P: Lol!!!! Yes, I can be trusted. I have a pretty smile too :)

M: 9 what would your ex say is the reason that you broke up?

P: Well, my last ex was my husband. I really don't know what he'd say. I'd say once he got his mistress pregnant, there's nothing he can say

M: Mercy. 10 what's the best decision you've ever made? 

P: Coming to B'ham surprisingly. I've met some great people, gotten closer to my extended fam & have really enjoyed this awesome weather even though if all goes well, my next stop will be Atlanta

M: Well that's all folks! Anything you would like to add?

P: This was fun!! Thanks for having me :)

M: Thanks so much for your honesty! You were great!!