Venus Ricks

Venus Ricks, Director of Multicultural Affairs, takes a couple minutes to give us some insight about herself

What is your most marked characteristic?My dimple on my left cheek…first thing that people notice…
What do you most value in your friends?Longevity…I have been friends with the same people for 20 yrs and counting!
What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?Over analyzing things
What is your favorite occupation?Bartender…meet lots of people and have stories for days!
What is your idea of perfect happiness?Me, love, good food/drinks and a beach in the Caribbean
In which country would you like to live?Hmmm…not sure.  My first thought is London which is not a country but where I'd like to live outside of the US.
Who are your favorite writers?Maya Angelou
Paul Corrigan and Brad Walsh (writers of Modern Family)
Dave Chappelle and Neal Brennan (Chappelle Show)
Who is your favorite hero of fiction?Not so sure...
Who is your favorite heroine of fiction?Effie White
What are your favorite names?Jael (pronounced Jay-el) from the bible
Morgan
Gabriel

What is it that you most dislike?passing judgement based on hearsay or limited information/ignorance
Which talent would you most like to have? I would like to be able to sing
How would you like to die? In my sleep
What is your current state of mind?Dizzy—im congested!
What is your motto?
Be the exception not the rule.

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Come celebrate with me that everyday something has tried to kill me but has failed