Monica Shaw

Media Relations Strategist, Writer

• What was your first job?
  College intern for a aerospace/defense company
• When did you get out of prison?
  When I moved from Alabama to Atlanta 12 years ago (apologies here to friends and relatives)
• What's your favorite vacation place?
  Montreal (hot or cold weather, it's still wonderful)
• If you were a rock star, who would you be (past or present)?
  Aimee Mann because she has a wonderful voice and writes unique songs
• What was your favorite TV show as a kid?
  Mr. Ed
• What was the first music album you bought?
  Eagles, Hotel California
• What is your favorite movie?
  Best in Show, The Piano
• What is your hometown?
  Decatur/Athens, Alabama
• What is the last gadget that you purchased or received?
  Samsung cell phone
• What is your least favorite food?
  Beets
• What was your first car?
  1976 Honda Accord
• What do you drive now?
  2002 Honda Accord
• Who is your favorite celebrity?
  Canadian author Margaret Atwood. Her works were the subject of my master's thesis and I am still a big fan.
• What is the habit you'd most like to break?
  Chewing gum when I write
• What is your family or friends' nickname for you?
  Leaflet