Hailee Bland-Walsh
Answers OUT Spoken’s Questions
By Tim Gaskin
What are you most known for? “Hailee’s Hotlist” on outspokensf.com
Where did your life begin? Stillwater, Oklahoma—Yeehaw!
What is your idea of perfect happiness? A fulfilling vocation; a passionate relationship with my partner; giving fully of myself to others.
What is your greatest fear? To find and lose the love of my life
Which historical figure do you most identify with? I most respect strong, driven and passionate women; Mother Theresa, Billie Jean King, Amelia Earhart.
What is the trait you most deplore in yourself? I have RSD—“Reflective surface disorder!” Get me away from all things reflective!
What is your greatest extravagance? Not really in to “extravagance”
What do you consider the most overrated virtue? Abstinence—for sure!
What is your favorite journey? Anywhere and everywhere! I love to travel—period!
What do you dislike most about your appearance? If you saw my distant relatives—you’d say I made out just fine!
Which words or phrases do you most overuse? I go through stages, but currently, “By the way!”
What is your greatest regret? No keeping in touch with childhood friends.
What or who is the greatest love of your life? My beautiful girlfriend, Kelli. When you know—you just know!
When and where were you happiest? I’m happiest when I’m making others feel special or when I’m volunteering my time.
Which talent would you most like to have? To be a linguist. I’d love to fluently speak multiple languages.
What is your current state of mind? Excited
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? At times I can be catty and judgmental. I do it when I feel insecure.
What do you consider your greatest achievement?
If you could choose what to come back as, what would it be? My dog—what a life that one has! J
What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? Living a life without love
What is your favorite occupation? Anything where I can make a difference in the world and other people’s lives.
What is your most marked characteristic? Passion
What is the quality you most like in a man? Compassion
What is the quality you most like in a woman? Kindness
Who are your favorite writers? Poet Mark Doty, Patricia Cornwell and Jeannette Winterson
Who is your favorite hero of fiction? Dr. Kay Scarpetta
Who are your heroes in real life? Both of my grandmas—they are wonderfully strong women
What is it that you most dislike? When people underestimate me
How would you like to die? In my sleep
What is your motto? “Feet, why do I need them when I have wings to fly?” Frida Kahlo
What is your favorite word? Fuck
What is your least favorite word? Can’t
What turns you on? Confidence
What turns you off? Manipulation
What sound or noise do you love? The sound of coffee brewing
What sound or noise do you hate? My alarm clock
What is your favorite curse word? Fuck
What profession, other than yours, would you like to attempt? Hosting a lifestyle television show
Who should play you in the movie of your life? Kate Winslet
If heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? “Honey, you look fabulous! Let’s have a drink!”
Finally, Do you have a shameless plug? Watch my interviews at The Academy of Friends. YouTube.com