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The silly and sleepless Mistress McCutchan, otherwise known in the real world simply as Laura, created Morbid Outlook in August of 1992, while still a gothling in high school.

She is a freelance web designer, but also makes time to also design and make all sorts of stuff, DJ, dance as one-half of Serpentina as well as direct her Toronto-based troupe, The Serpentina North Ensemble. She is vegan, but not one of the pushy ones. When not working like a maniac, she can be found becoming one with the couch, especially if Three’s Company is on.
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Ten Questions with Kristy Venrick of The Azoic
Mistress McCutchan
I really enjoy music, but it doesn’t necessarily mean I want to read about it. If you think band interviews/reviews are a tedious read, try writing one! I thought it would be much more interesting to gain insight on the people behind the music with just ten little questions, straight from the artists to you...

1) Chocolate or vanilla?
Vanilla
2) Do you have any pets and what are they?
2 super cool cats: Pollock and Nukie
3) Favourite place to visit?
Berlin or Istanbul
4) Favourite article of clothing?
Either my Celtic cross ring, black fatigues, or my knee high dancing boots from London.
5) Favourite piece of art?
Ever? Hmm, I’m a big Anselm Kiefer fan due to his mixed media work, but perhaps I should choose a building (since I am also an architect!) Parc de la Villette in Paris (at night) is the most surreal space/work of art. I also love Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and his Jane Avril work.
6) If you were a cartoon character, who would you be?
Jayna of Wonder Twin Powers (Activate!)
7) What are you most likely to be doing at 3 am?
Depends if it’s a weekend. I love to dance! :)
8) Age you lost your virginity?
This is personal.
9) What piece of advice would you give to a teenager?
Be the person you want to be and not what you feel you should be to impress or gain the respect of others. By being true to yourself and following your dreams/goals, you will gain the most respect from those who are important in your life. Impressing others is futile.
10) What are you most proud of to date?
Both the songs/success of The Azoic and my beautiful old house. Why can I never choose just one???
Check out the official site at theazoic.com/azoic/. Illuminate is due for release at the end of August.