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Lois Gillespie � singer/songwriter with her favorite dress a knick knack that reminds her of a close friend and her first guitar a Yamaha FG Series from the 70�s-See Carolin Vesely MY Stuff story� November 16, 2012 (JOE BRYKSA / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS)
Lois Gillespie
Singer/songwriter
If your house were on fire, heaven forbid, what's the one item contained within that you would try to take with you? (People, pets and computers not included.)
I think I would happy to get out safely, but if I could grab something it would be my Yamaha acoustic guitar and maybe my folder full of unfinished lyrics/songs. I have other guitars, but that one was my first so it has sentimental value, reminds me why I started to write songs and still sounds great.
What's the one clothing/fashion item you can't
live without?
My friends play What Not to Wear with me just so I can get rid of excess clothing/fashion items! I would say I am attached to my thrift-store Bettie Page dress and tan cowboy boots.
What's your favourite knick-knack and why?
A friend who no longer lives here stayed with me for a while and when she left, there was a strange, small, purple ceramic creature left on my coffee table. I have grown quite fond of it because it reminds me of her, and is so ridiculous-looking it makes me laugh.
What's the oldest thing you own?
I guess that would be my Yamaha guitar, which I think was made in 1976.
Describe your most beloved piece of furniture.
I don't really like furniture and would prefer a wide open space with just built-in shelves and clothes racks, so I guess the only piece of furniture I come close to loving is my bed. I love to sleep!
Is there an edible item we'll always find
in your pantry or fridge?
What's a pantry? Ha, ha! I always have unsalted pistachios in the cupboard and homemade plain Greek yogurt in the fridge. Oh, and coffee.
Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition December 15, 2012 E2
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