While she spent time Jan. 2 in the Oak Park Public Library, Turquoise Clay, 32, of Oak Park, stopped to answer a few questions for the Oak Leaves.
Q: Favorite local restaurant?
A: I like Puree’s Pizza and Pasta. I like their sausage and cheese pizza.
Q: Last book you read?
A: “Islam in America.” I would recommend it. It was talking about religion, talking about Malcolm X, how it has an effect on American culture. I’m here today to renew my books.
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Q: Did you make any New Year’s resolutions?
A: No.
Q: Anything you’re looking forward to in 2016?
A: Finish cosmetology school. … That’s the goal, go back and finish.
Q: Do you focus on one specific area in cosmetology?
A: We do it all in cosmetology school: the hair, the nails, the makeup. I like nails and makeup, but I’ll do the hair, I’ll shampoo and dry.
Q: Any misconceptions about the cosmetology field?
A: I think people used to say cosmetology is for dummies, but it’s really hard. It’s a lot of chemistry, biology. You know that your mannequin is your first client, so treat her like you would a client.
Q: Words you live by?
A: Another day, another dollar.
—Caitlin Mullen, Pioneer Press
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