FamousDC readers are familiar with Ask Miss A. She was recently on the front page with K Street Kate and Pamela’s Punch. Via our Twitter page she agreed to answer a few questions for a Famous 5 interview.
Famous 5 Questions: Ask Miss A
1) How did you get started with Ask Miss A?
I started giving advice as the “Miss A” moniker on the Late Night Shots website. At first, my moniker was anonymous, but eventually everyone found out that it was me. Mervis Diamond Importers hired me to do Business Development for them, and encouraged me to blog on their website, and use the following I had from LNS to bring traffic to their website. I continued to write about dating and relationships, and also focused on buying an engagement ring, selecting a diamond, and proposals. I brought close to 85% of the hits to their website. In mid-July 2008, HealthCentral Network which is headquartered in Arlington, VA discovered what I was doing, and approached me to write for HealthCentral’s SexualHealthConnection.com. About that same time, I decided to create my own website — www.askmissa.com — so that I could give advice on more subjects. I also wanted to be able to promote the many nonprofits that I support, and showcase local businesses that I recommend.
2) What is the weirdest question you’ve received?
I try not to be judgmental. Weird is relative. The most outrageous question is probably from the woman who wanted to give her husband a “mile high” experience for their anniversary, and she was asking my advice. I told her that joining the notorious Mile High Club isn’t as easy as it was Pre – 9/11, so I suggested she contact a company which provides this service to couples. They won’t get the adrenaline rush they would from thinking they might get caught, but more importantly, they won’t be arrested.
3) If you were a flavor of ice cream, what flavor would you be?
Rocky Road – My life has been rocky, but it’s wonderful! I’m truly blessed.
4) If you could take Oprah to dinner and drinks while she’s in town for the Inauguration, where would you go?
Oprah is my hero. I’ve been a fan of her since the mid-1980’s when I would come home every day and watch her show. I would take her someplace that is used to serving celebrities. It would have to have delicious food, and outstanding wine. And I’m not going to lie, I’d take her someplace where we could see and be seen. So, if you haven’t guessed yet, I’d take her straight to Cafe Milano. It’s been done, but it’s been done for a reason.
5) Why do you always read FamousDC?
Well, I love Hyper Hill! I think it’s very creative how you don’t show the full name of the article or which blog it’s coming from. It makes the reader curious to the point that they just have to click on the link.
*BONUS QUESTION – (from Project Beltway’s Rachel Cothran): Who is the best-dressed person in Washington?
Who cares? Seriously! I love fashion as much as the next girl, but wasn’t Barack Obama elected on a platform of change. I think we need to move away from these predictable silly lists, and move from style to substance in 2009. The best-dressed award inevitably goes to the person with the biggest wallet who can afford the latest styles with the right labels. I’m over it. I think in this economy, most women are over it. Here’s to the woman who keeps herself fit, and makes herself look amazing in clothing from H&M, Target or the sale rack. Women dress for each other – – not for men. Real men couldn’t care less about clothing. They just want to see you naked.
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