Q+A: Vanessa Salour

Article by: Jahna Peloquin | September 20, 2012 - 6:02 AM

Age: 25. Lives in: West St. Paul. Occupations: Program counselor at a group home for the mentally challenged; freelance makeup artist.

Q: You were a "freak" on the cable-access show "Freaky Deeky." What's your favorite memory of the show?

A: I've never met a group of people more accepting and welcoming than my fellow castmates. I miss just being able to let loose and act as silly as I want.

Q: What are your favorite Twin Cities hangs?

A: I'm at Namaste Cafe at least once a week. I also love to go dancing at the Triple Rock on Tuesdays and the Kitty Cat Klub.

Q: What are some fall trends you're excited about this year?

A: I am excited to try out Peter Pan collars I've been seeing; they seem edgy yet feminine. And I would love to dye my hair either purple, bright red or blue.

Q: Your pets include a cat and a rabbit. What's something most people don't know about having a bunny as a pet?

A: They are sometimes known to bond with indoor cats. Also that you can litter-train your rabbit.

Q: What did you think of the Internet Cat Video Film Festival?

A: It was great to see how many people came out just to view cat videos. Glad to see I'm not the only crazy cat lady in Minneapolis!