Interviews with "Extra-Ordinary" People, Intro to Me

From my first blog which I began about 8 years ago, interviewing people from all walks of life, asking each the same set of questions, my original intention was to “bridge the gap”.

I recently came across these interviews and will be slowly uploading them here and will be revisiting the project from time to time, Here’s mine to start….

The Purpose: Interviews with Extra-Ordinary People 

“Yes, I know the word is correctly spelled 'extraordinary', but while indecisively debating between "Interviews with Everyday People", "Random People" and even, "Ordinary People". I decided that "Extra-Ordinary" would be most fitting as I strongly believe that everyone is much more than ordinary or even more harsh...Random.
My purpose in creating this blog series is to interview a wide variety of people, particularly change makers as to inspire, to demonstrate that while we are not all the same as one another, we can all empathize and relate to one another on some level. I will also be showcasing the importance and beauty of the projects and the passions that my interviewees are pursuing, as well as their individuality.

My hope is that in connecting to those who read the interviews, the readers will perhaps gain some insight, inspiration, or experience a shift in their perspective, as well as the satisfaction that comes with relating to another.”

Name: Christy Chilton

Place of Birth: Hollywood, Florida

Age: 36

Hidden Talent: Slight ventriloquist ability that only seems to amuse children, Writing my own songs & Singing them.

Greatest Childhood Memory: Teaching my little brother sweet Michael Jackson dance moves, Breaking my first horse, Tiki..I loved that guy.

Dream Job (and why): Magazine Editor-for something similar to Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair- I love discovering art, studying it, learning things,traveling,meeting new people and informing others..Plus, I don't think the perks would be too bad...

Favorite Musical Artist: Currently it's a toss up between Rhianna, Adele,MGMT,and Foster the People..But I'll always remain loyal to Tom Petty , The Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan

Favorite Film: Big Fish,The Departed & anything Cary Grant

Favorite Book: Awaken the Giant Within (Anthony Robbins), Their Eyes Were Watching God (Zora Neale Hurston)

One Recent Act of Random Kindness: I try to radiate kindness daily, I suppose adopting my Salvation Army angels.

Favorite Charity (and why): Shriner's Childrens Hospital- I have spent a lot of time with the children there, initially with my little sister while she was one of their patients. It's a fantastic facility for an immensely important cause.

If Given One Day to Switch Bodies with Someone,Who Would You be & Why:  Anne Boleyn (King Henry VIII's second wife) before she was beheaded of course,  Will Ferrell, his improv and comedic talent are awesome,  Bob Dylan, to be that naturally artistic and deeply expressive,   Hunter S. Thompson, to experience all of the political drama and relating it to his readers so blatantly and creatively, George Bush Jr, I truly want to really know what ignorance feels like (just for a day)...Seriously, it's something I cannot even begin to comprehend.

Your Motto: What divides me from the rest is that I consistently demand more from myself than anyone else ever could.

Favorite Hobbies: Making Vintage Pop Art/Collage Art, Sewing, Cooking, Reading, Yoga,Swimming,Dancing,Blading,Biking,Horseback Riding, Photography

Biggest Accomplishment to Date: Being able to incorporate some of my creativity into a career..There's much more to come!

Personal Belief about Life: It's a journey and you only get one, so be thankful and motivated every day!

Biggest Challenge you've Encountered? Stage fright while majoring in theatre!

Christy Chilton, 2011, when “Interview” was conducted.

How did you Overcome it? Visualization and Acting as if I felt confident, eventually I did!

Ultimate Future Goal:  Open a Charity, Launch & Establish my business modules,Get my Foundation for Adolescent Girls off the ground,Write a book, Direct a Musical, Build a vacation home on at least 20 acres (horse ranch).