Liddlecutehayley interview by lovernios, completed August 31, 2005
What about you...
Is Hayley your real name? Yep. Hayley, after the actress Hayley Mills. ME:
What is your age? 20!
Is your accent cute? Apparently, I never really thought about it. Until Ian said it was on the phone.
What kind of upbringing did you have? Well. I think it was a pretty cool one. My Dad left when I was 8 and my brother was 5. (Good Job too!) It was hard because he left us in debt and with no money but me mum and Jason (My brother) looked after each other. We never went without and we have had the best time. They are my best friends.
What was your education like? Well, the first school I went to was really bad. Infact it wasn't until I moved schools at 9 that I learned how to tell the time.The school that I went to after that was really really good. Then I went to Secondary School. Where I was bad and... Very bad infact. I got excluded for 3 weeks for calling ym teacher a twat once. I remember that. Then I passed my GCSE's and went to college to study an GNVQ Intermediate In Art and Design. Where I got a Merit. (97% in my exam!!!) took time out after that, Worked in a shitty shop but carried on studing an NVQ in retail and a course in web design with the open university. Now, I'm hoping to go back to college to study a National Diploma in Multimedia. Wish me luck!
Did you got to university or plan to? Yes, an Art Uni.
What are some nuggets of wisdom you can share, now that your teens are behind you? Not to be used by a man, Remember if he cares...he won't want to shag on the first date! Not to trust everyone, People will let you down. Even if its family.
Who was the biggest influence on you as a kid, and what was the nature of it? My mum, shes done so well with looking after me and my brother. Its been hard and its been sad sometimes, but she carried on for us and she now works with the inland revenue, Fuck with me and she will fuck with you're taxes. Thats all.
What is the best time you've ever had with your family? I have the best time with my family all the time but it had to be last Xmas when James came to stay with us. It was so cool!
personality...
What is it that makes you happy? Love. Money and sitting in a coffee shop for hours drinking Coffee, watching the world go by!
What are some things you have to have in the morning to get the day going? You mean, apart from sex? Well... Cerial and glass of juice, and a kiss from James.
What is the most difficult task you've ever accomplished? Learning to drive. It took me 3 years to get the guts to actually book the thing.
If you wanted to look VERY sexy, how would you dress? It depends where I'm going. On a girls night out I would wear something sexy. I'm off out with my friend Hev Friday and I have Dark Jeans, Turquoise strappy top, Turquoise bra and thong, Black strappy shoes to wear.
What is it that makes you so damn charming? You can thank my Dad for that, He's full of bullshit charm.
How are you on a 'bad' day? Fucking horrible.. you guys know that. I would probably shout at people...even if they haven't done anything wrong. That or not talk at all! I can be VERY moody!
UK stuff! (Since we are mostly pointless Americans) What town or county do you hail from? Peterborough... (I live in Leicester though)
What are some of the cultural highlights of your area (ie Museums, Art Galleries etc)? Yeah, its pretty cool for that. Peterborough Cathedral:
Queensgate shopping centre...Where I spend TOO much money!
Peterborough Museum
..and there is a place called "ferry meadows" where I spent most of my childhood.
What do you think of the British Royalty situation? I don't follow them. Can't stand the lot of them. yuk.
Has it gotten to be out-dated in today's world, or do you support it? Out-dated!
What do Brits think of Americans? Alot of Brits don't support Blair and Bush being so close and the fact that Blair seems to be so far up Bush's ass all the time. Other then that I don't think people really mind them. Its the Portuguese us Brits don't like. They have come over here in truck loads and seem to be taking our money, taking our jobs and our houses. Attacking people and even raping women/girls.
What do you think of Americans? They're ok. I think americans and brits are very different. They ones that I do know, are fun. I find SOME of the girls are really uptight and argumentative unless you agree with them. The men seem chilled.
What do you think about the situation in Northern Ireland? What about it? You sound like you know more about it them me!
If anyone travels to the UK, what might be some crucial places to check out? Birmingham and Nottingham for serious shopping! London for Serious shopping, clubbing...and eating. Cardiff, great for gigs and the hard rock cafe is just awesome there! Edinburgh is just so pretty if you want an romantic week with the loved one. I recently went to The Lake District and I thought I was over seas. Its just beautiful!
Maybe some offbeat places too? The uk is ok, but I think alot of places are full of drunks, happy slappers, Chavs and people who will beat you up for your mobile phone. Seriously, If I had the chance I WOULD NOT live here. The Uk is getting worse. Most people wont leave there houses. It was only last week that a baby was punched in the face twice by a drunk chav for no reason. I hate it here.
Social scene stuff...
What is your idea of a nice way to spend a weekend? I think it would have to be spending it with James, Walking round a busy place, Like shops and markets arms round each other. Then going sitting in a coffee shop watching the world go by talking and laughing then either go to a cinema. Or go to a tapas bar having too much to eat and drink.
What is the greatest date you ever went on (details optional!)? TOOO many to count. All with james of course!
What is the night-life scene like where you live? Bollox, total crap, but me and my friends just make the most out of it. A new bar has just opened today, We might go in there this weekend...See if its any good. Other then that Its full of drunk chavs.. or men trying to get there dicks wet and slags trying to get boned. Honestly... but I still have the best time.
Do you like a loud crazy night out, or more of a subdued romantical atmosphere? I like both. Loud and crazy with my friends and romantic with my boyfriend!
What are some of the best concerts/shows you've attended? The Streets gig.. I swear to god, I have never been to something so amazing. The place was full of hash, you didn't nead to smoke it to get high! The people where all so amazing. I was singing and dancing with a stranger. She was pretty cool and I didn't even know here name and The Steets where just AMAZING! they are totally WICKED live!
Recreation...
What do you like to do that has a sporty flair to it, like sailing or shopping (lol)? Swimming! I love swimming... I go like 3 times a week If I can and do about 40-80 laps each time and I also do dance work out that is amazing, but it hurts the next day!!
Do you like sports or follow any sports teams? I watch cricket. I don't understand it...but I watch it. I used to support 2 football teams but I have gone off football, I'm forced to watch American Football EVERY SUNDAY night.. Damn it!
Why isn't the GREAT game of Cricket such a big deal in the US? Because its boring. Sometimes I wonder how I watch it!
Or big time soccer for that matter? Well, look at the dorks that play it. They are a bunch of puffs! That and they get paid too much money!
Do you like any American sports like baseball or football? I have NASN, I watch it sometimes. James loves American football. So I watch bits of that too.
Who are some big-time sports personalities in the UK you like? None.
Hayley, uncovered...
What are some of your favorite sentimental things? I was giving a scarf and gloves from my grandad this weekend that used to be my grandma's. That was nice.
What is your best birthday memory? Hahaha, There' so many! I remember getting this keyboard that I wanted so badly one birthday! On my 18th I went on a boat.. I spent it with James my mum and my bro. Fuck knows what I'm doing for my 21st!!
Do you want to get married and have a family? Yes, I do now. I didn't before I met James.
Why/Why not? I feel that I want to spend the rest of my life with james and he wants to spend it with me.
What has been the biggest dissapointment in life thus far? My dad. For many reasons. Letting me down and my mum down to many times. One example, My dads ment to be paying for my driving lessons, for my 18th birthday present. nearly 3 years on and he still hasn't and when I told him I had started to drive can he pay he said yes...but now he has apparently "forgotten!" I've been learning how to drive for a year and no word about the money. SOooo... I'm doing it alone.
What was your greatest achievement so far? Going through college. I never thought I would get there.
What are some of your longterm life goals? ~Get passed college in 2 years. ~Pass my driving tests first time! ~Buy a new house with James. ~Go to uni. ~Get a job in grpahic design, webpage design or something in advertising. ~Get married
Give us a short description of your room/apartment! It's pretty crap but ok... It has a front room, where Im sitting now. Where we dump stuff. Then out living room is pretty awesome, Huge sofas! then the kitchen with is the size of a toilet, Its too small. Its green, I painted it. Upstairs we have one bathroom with the famous bubble toilet seat. Im painting it soon. A single room for washing and if people stay. then out bedroom which is "midnight blue" colour... Dark blue! When we get a new house, I'm gunna get us a HUGE bed.
If you knew that in one year you would die suddenly, would you change anything about the way you are living now? If I was defo.. I wouldn't do anything except spend as much time with my friends and close ones. You are born with nothing, and you die with nothing. So why changing anything about the way you are living?
What are some of your worst habits? Biting the skin around my nails. Yuk.
What are some good habits you have? I'm a good kisser if that counts?
When have you come closest to meeting the devil? When my grandma died.. I could have kicked ten shits outta that bastard!
Internet stuff...
Are you pretty much the same IRL as you are here at TSi? Hell yeah.. why be different?
Who are the top 3 coolest peeps here at TSi, in your estimation? 3? I can't pic 3... Someone will get hurt that I didn't pick them! Lets just say Dave's at the top and leave it at that.
What are some of your favorite websites? Tsi, TBB, Maximo park.co.uk, Ebay, The streets.co.uk and of course... This
How do you handle trolls? huh?
When are YOU are troll sometimes? It would help If I knew what you meant.. (You see. you Americans are strange!)
Memorable... Books you've read ~ Can You Keep a Secret? by Sophie Kinsella. Movies you've seen ~ Jim Henson's "Labyrinth" Places you've been ~ The Lake District. If I have a choice I would have never come home! People you've met ~ Well I have met many people, Some of which I wish I had never lost contact with, but James was the most memorable person that I have ever met. We met online and then he came down to see me one day. I'll never forget the first words he said to me... "wow, no way..You're beautiful" Holidays (ie Christmas, not vacation) ~ Last years when James stayed with us.
People!
What is it about people that drive you crazy? When they criticize me, no ones perfect.
What is it about them you love? The company of someone that you like is what I love.
Are you a 'people person'? Yes, very much so!
If you could go back in time and become friends with one famous dead person, whom would you chose? John Candy. He's so funny!
What are some of mankind's best attributes, in your view? Creativity.
Are you optimistic or pessimistic when it comes to the way the world is headed? and Why? I'm a bit of both really, well I think its because some things that have happened on this world is for the good, but some will be the end of it. I'm sure.
What kind of first impression do you like to make with people? That I'm easy to talk to, most people say when the first meet me they think I'm stuck up and a bitch.
Can you cook? Yep!
What are some things you are famous for cooking (good or bad!)? Pasta. Including..cannelloni, lasagna and tagatelli. I make great salads and roasted veg! I make fab puddings too! Like chocolate cake! YUMMY!
What is your idea of a fabulous meal? Tapas!
What are some of your favorite restaurants? Las iguanas and la tasca has to be the best. I also love Nando.
What are the favorite ethnic foods? My fave is Scottish, Spanish and Latin American but I also like Indian, Italian, Japanese, Mediterranean, Turkish and Greek.
Do you indulge in a bit of alcohol on occasion? Yeah course!
What are some favorite mixed drinks? Baileys is my fave but I also drink smirnoff black, WKD blue and bacardi breezers.
Do you like a fine British lager beer on occasion? Hell no, I can't take it. the last time I had a pint I couldn't see where I was going. I was so sick that night and the next day, that I don't think I will drink it again!
Wines? Yeah white or red (but nothing really dry...)
What is the main overriding theme to the life of Hayley? The 'story arc' if you will... To be happy!
What are the crucial aspects to your makeup that make you you? I'm fun and most of the time happy. Thats me.
What are some spiritual guidelines in your life? Do you believe in a higher power, and what of it? Nope.. I don't do either!
Does love come easy for you? Yeah pretty much. I'm very lucky.
Do you trust people at their face value mostly? No I do not. I don't really trust anyone. If you don't trust anyone then atleast if they let you down then you wont be as gutted.
When was your life most out of control? How did you re-gain yourself? My life hit rock bottom just at the end of college, due to a friend being addicted to heroin. Alot happened. Things got out of control some of with I wish not to talk about, but I was kicked out of my house for 2 weeks and college nearly botted me out. All of this was caused by one person... Now I see her and she doesn't even recognise me. I decided that if I was going to do good, then I had to get rid of her and any ties.I was alowed back homeand I got studying and did better then all of them in my class. It pissed them all off, but now I know that people aren't going to be with you forever. Unlike what we all said about sticking togother forever. They where a bad crowd and I was too good for them and I am not sorry to admit that.
At this point in time/life, what are some things that you care about deeply? My lovely Boyfriend. My sweet grandad.. who broke down last weekend at the fast that it had been a month sincegrandma died. My mum who's heart is still breaking over the fact that her mum has died and my brother because we have always stuck up for each other.
How do you consider yourself, a morally strong and sound induvidual, or? I am, a very strong person in some respect, but I have a problem with trusting people and I worry way too much. However, I am a kind, caring and considerate person.
Wow, that's enough... Any last words?!?! Thanks!!
My last words are...Do Americans know what "Chavs" are?
