Nickname: The Black Widow

Home Town : New York City

Current Residence : Indianapolis

Year Turned Pro : 1993

First Pro Event : 1991

Sponsors : Liquid Wick Cues

What is your greatest strength?

Focus/knowledge

What is your favorite memory of the sport?

Winning the Gold

How did you get started playing the sport?

Watched a great player

What advice would you give an aspiring player?

Get real about what your weaknesses are and work on them. Focus first on solid fundamentals, then knowledge. Get a certified instructor to work with you on creating a game plan that will target your weaknesses and stay disciplined about. Try to keep it interesting, don't torture yourself. Make sure your goals are realistic and encourage yourself. Surround yourself with positive people.

Places you have travels or explored?

Asia, Europe, Central and South America, Canada,'....Iceland was really cool too.

Other hobbies/activities?

Playing with my kids, reading, working out, painting.

Why do you love pool?

It's super challenging and artistic. It also forces self awareness.

What are your goals?

To be a great mom of many kids and loving wife. To be a good Christian. To be a World Champion. To be independently wealthy so I can afford to help others more easily.

What can't you live without?

Family and friends

Who is your biggest influence?

My husband George, my manager Tom and my coach Bob Carman.

What is your most treasured possession?

My wedding ring, we've been married 12 years.

Favorite movie?

Too many. I like drama, romance and comedy. Nothing scary.

Favorite shot?

Hot Sake! hehe

Favorite pool hall?

Amsterdam Billiard Club

What are five songs on your iPod?

My kids use mine so mostly kids songs.

What was your first car?

Ford Escort

What living person do you most admire?

My coach Bob Carman. He has so much knowledge and experience. He's aware of his strengths and weaknesses. He lives the kind of life he wants to live and knows and accepts the sacrifices it comes with. He's opinionated, intelligent, respectful, chivalrous, fit, funny and caring. I love to listen to the stories of his life and I enjoy his company. He believes in me and wants me to be a better me.