Pussy Velour

“Pussy don’t play that”

Skater name: Pussy Velour
Skater number: 74
Position: Jammer, Blocker, Pivot
Years played: Since 2002
Height: 5’5
Birthday: 8/22

What is your most impressive derby injury? Three broken noses and blood spewing all over the track…it looked awesome!!!

Drink of choice at a bar? Whiskey

Hobbies? Painting, poetry and double dutch

Other sports you have played? Softball, volleyball, track and field

What’s your most embarrassing derby moment? Texas vs. Tuscon 2004–My mother ran out on the track to pull me off a bitch

Favorite food? Anything spicy!

Favorite roller derby player? There are so many amazing skaters….picking a favorite skater is like picking a favorite child.

Who inspires you? Me

What are you most thankful for in your life? An able body

How/why did you pick your derby name? My fascination with James Bond girls started at an early age…they were intimidating, sexy and deadly. One of the most notorious bond girls, of course, is Pussy Galore…I just put a little Hustler spin on it.

How has roller derby impacted your life? I’ve had too many free drinks to answer this question

What’s the hardest part of being a rollergirl? Playing through the pain and breakin’ hearts on a daily basis

First thing you do after a derby bout: Eat a double bacon cheeseburger

Would you like to brag about your skates? Nah–I think everyone knows how awesome my skates are already

Most memorable derby experience: Traveling to London with my Hustlers, meeting rollergirls from around the world and winning the game!