RHONDA SHADE
Where you come from (born or primarily grew up):
I WAS BORN IN CALIFORNIA, BUT I GREW UP IN SEATTLE.
Where you live now: BROOKLYN!
What age you were at the time of the photograph: I WAS JUST TURNING 33.
How old you expect to live to be:
I DON’T REALLY HAVE ANY EXPECTATIONS, BUT I SUPPOSE I WOULD LIKE TO LIVE TO BE THE RIPE OLD AGE OF 89. HOPEFULLY NOT A SECOND LONGER THAN I WHEN I’M NO LONGER A BENEFIT TO OTHER PEOPLE.
What is something that you do that gives you real joy in life?
BEING A BENEFIT TO OTHER PEOPLE. LEARNING. BEING CREATIVE.
What about yourself do you really like?
I’M MULTIFACETED.
Have you ever known anyone who died of AIDS? NO.
Have you ever known anyone who died at a young age?
YES, UNFORTUNATELY.
What would you like to see people do to change the world?
START MEDITATING.
What is one of your favorite memories?
A FAVORITE MEMORY IS MY SABBATICAL IN ITALY WHICH IS WHERE WE TOOK THE PHOTOGRAPH. IT’S FUNNY TO REMEMBER THAT I’M ACTUALLY WEARING VELVET PANTS OVER MY HEAD IN THE PHOTO, BUT THAT’S WHAT WE HAD TO WORK WITH! :)