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AEC : I am and have been part of that scene , as well . There ’ s a gothic lifestyle and scene aside from that which I have already mentioned . Some goths are associated with vampyric and other nocturnal creatures . Those events could be another topic in itself . Goths and Gothic enthusiasts are seen as individuals whom embrace a darker side of life , with taste in dress , music , and other activities . I try not to label myself or others too much . Although I still prefer more older punk rock music , garage rock , some classic rock , blues and some other alternative music .
MBW : Let ' s travel back in time ... Where was little Alice when she discovered the unknown ???
AEC : I guess , little Alice was in the Times Square / Hell ’ s Kitchen area looking at the bright lights of Broadway . Growing up in that area gave me access to many of New York City ’ s cultural institutions and close proximity to live performance venue ’ s . I grew up in the era when you listened to music on the transistor radio and I seemed to disappear into another world . As an underage teen , I snuck into places like Hurrah ’ s , Mudd Club , Max ’ s Kansas City and later I loved going to The Peppermint Lounge , Danceteria , the previously mentions CBGBs and other places that were part of an exciting , underground music scene at the time . They ’ re all part of history now .
MBW : ... and while we are back in time ... Where and what was Alice involved in when she took an interest in being such a wonderful humanitarian ???
AEC : I was my mother ’ s caregiver when she was terminally ill . During that time , I went back to school and completed my college degree with graduate studies later on . Almost immediately afterwards , I was hired at the company
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