Gadzooks! wants you to meet Deirdre O’Sullivan. She is probably one of the biggest champions of independent music in this city and a huge fan of all things Parkdale. She’s also the brains behind the cool online t-shirt company, I’m With Stupid.
Where did you grow up? Why?
Toronto
How long have you been in Toronto?
45 years
Toronto is…
My home and the most interesting and livable city in Canada
What do you do for a living?
I work as an office manager for two charitable organizations that fund ECD programs in Latin America
What keeps you busy?
My work, my family and my small online rock and roll t-shirt business.
What was your favourite summer job?
Working at the CNE when I was a teenager
Dream job? Why?
I love music events management.
If I say jump?
I say back off!
What do you give back to the No Fly Zone?
For the last 4 years I have been involved as volunteer in the co-ordination of a summer music and arts festival in Sorauren Park. Every year it has grown bigger than the year before and it is one of the best festivals in the city in showcasing the huge talent pool that makes Parkdale such a great place to live. This year’s festival will be held Saturday, July 19 from 10am-11pm
What can we do to make Toronto a "world class" city?
Push our federal and provincial governments to start funding public transportation, better housing and arts.
Are you an artist?
No
How does art influence your life?
Music is the emotional stabilizer in my life.
Hands or feet?
Hands and feet!
Worst public moment?
Too many to mention
Why do you live here?
See above
Two Beatles left: Ringo and Paul. Who wins in a smackdown?
Ringo, for sure. Paul is a pussy!