Readers Ask Dee Questions About Herself

OK. You've wanted to find out some info about me ... Dee! So, you asked these questions and I answered them. Wanna know more? Just ask away! I've answered quite a few below but there are more. I will add on as I get the chance!

Is you hair really red?
OK. My hair is really light brown, but I have been dying it red FOREVER ... and within the last few months, I added a pink streak in the front. I LOVE IT! I get compliments on my hair all the time. (I've even had people stop me on the street!).

When did you start 'Dear Dee'?
I've been writing 'Dear Dee' for about two years. I started it when I worked for AOL RED as the director of programming. In October of last year, the RED staff was cut loose from AOL ... so I relaunched the site independently and changed things up a bit. I love writing it!

I am a journalist at heart and have been reporting for quite some time. I've been through a lot in my life and decided I wanted to help out those who just needed someone to talk to. ... I know if I had someone around in some of my situations, who would tell me the truth even if it hurt -- some things might've turned out differently.

Are you a Christian?
Thanks for asking this. I absolutely am a Christian. I was led to the Lord when I was 17 and recommitted several years back. I try very very hard to give advice based on Godly, Biblical principles. Sometimes, it's really hard to tell the truth -- even when I know it won't be popular. But I really do my best. And I fell 'Dear Dee' is a ministry HE wants me to pursue.

What is your favorite flavor of pie?
Oh this one is so so so easy ... I love chocolate pie. I make this fantastic one with Hershey's Chocolate bars ... and OMGoodness is it FANTASTASTIC. I also love cheesecake ... but is that a pie or a cake?

What is your sign/birthday?
I am a Gemini ... June 15 is my birthday, which of course is the BEST day of the year.

What is your favorite band?
Well, this one is pretty hard because I love tons of music. I adore Maroon 5 ... Love Matchbox Twenty ... and am crazy about the new Blake Lewis CD. I also adore Rascal Flatts and a few other country bands.

What are your hobbies?
OK. I love to sew. I LOVE to sing (I actually am lead singer in a band) and I love movie trivia.

What is your favorite movie of all time?
I love the classics. So if I could only pick 1 flick, it would be 'Gone with the Wind.' Now, if I could name a few, they would be:
Gone with the Wind, Titanic, ALL the Harry Potter movies, The Lord of the Rings Movies.

I remember when you were on RED, you always talked about Wentworth Miller. Is he still your favorite actor?
I have a major crush on Wentworth Miller. It's absolutely insane how hot I think he is. So the answer would be YES! He is still my favorite TV actor. My favorite TV actress is Katherine Heigl from 'Grey's Anatomy.'

What are your fave TV shows?
'Prison Break', 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Gossip Girl' and 'Samantha Who?'.

Did you always want to be a writer?
No! I actually wanted to be a lawyer when I was growing up. But my first job out of high school was as an obituary clerk at my local newspaper ... and even though writing obits is way way way depressing, that's how I got my start in writing. My first editor told me I was a natural ... and writing has always just felt right to me. I love it. I love the creativity of it, the thought it takes and the mechanics. Writing is truly a passion for me. And I am thankful I fell into it.

Do you have brothers and sisters?
I am the oldest of 5 ... I have one sister and 3 brothers. My youngest brother is graduating from high school this year -- he is a baseball star! My sister is studying to be a nurse and my other two brothers both help my dad run the family business. All of my siblings are awesome and I am so thankful for them. (Even though my brother, when we were younger, totally shot me in the arm with a bee-bee gun ... and I have the scar to prove it. ...)