Hailey V.O Introduction

1. What has been your favorite course of study in or out of school? Why?

Most definitely my film classes, which is my major. More specifically, editing in Final Cut, After Effects, Photoshop all that fun stuff.

2. How many pages was the longest paper you have written? Did it include endnotes and bibliography?

My longest paper was 8 pages on marijuana and yes, that included bibliography. Pretty mild.

3. Which was your favorite paper? Please tell us about the topic in a couple of sentences.

Although it was also my hardest paper, the essay I wrote for my Nietzsche class on the philosophy of the death of God was by far my most passionate and profound paper I've written and even though I didn't get an awesome grade I still loved writing it.

4. Is there a particular kind of writing you love to do?

I'm not a huge fan of writing even though my mom always said I was good at it. I suppose my favorite might be poetry.

5. Which books have you read lately: art, fiction, non-fiction, sci-fi, poetry, environmental, film? Any comments are welcome.

I am obsessed with Dan Brown books. I love me a good conspiracy theory.

6. Which artist or writer really impresses you? Why?

Sofia Coppola. Such an inspiration as one of the few female film directors.

7. What is your main interest besides writing, art, music, (i.e., the humanities)?

You wouldn't think it by looking at me but I love competitive cheerleading. I've done it most my life until now and I really miss it.

8. Please describe briefly an article in a newspaper or a magazine that got you thinking lately.

I stay away from the news.

9. Which recent cultural event has really impressed you? This can be a museum, a concert, or anything like that, but also a sports game (if you consider this a cultural event, for which there are good reasons).

I go to a lot of concerts. I live for them. I recently went to see Incubus at Red Rocks. Concerts can be such a spiritual experience and I love that it brings so many different people together to all enjoy one thing.

10. Is there another, non-cultural event that has affected you deeply.

I went to rehab when I was 17. This definitely put a lot of things into perspective for me and changed me for the better.. I think.

11. Please share with us a thought or an idea that really widened your intellectual horizon. If possible, give a source for this idea so that those who are interested know where to go.

Recently I've been thinking a lot about how important it is to do whatever you want if it makes you happy. Even if that means going against rules or norms. The catch is that it must not effect anyone else besides you. I think that's how we should all live our lives, screw the cops, parents etc., do whatever the hell you want as long as it doesn't hurt anyone.