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Q: What’s the story behind your name?

A: I never had a name I was satisfied with. The name I gave myself carelessly seemed to be my favorite. I always took the bus and I stole a Metro Rail poster one day that said “Go Metro” so I decided to make a name out of that phrase.

Q: How long have you been writing?

A: I started noticing graffiti 2003-2004 and found interest in it. Then in 2005, I decided to do the damn thing since it was something that caught my attention and was curious about. I mean, I don’t really have a big story on it because I just went out and did it and it’s crazy how time goes by so fast because its 2009. I didn’t even realize I’ve been doing it for 4 years.

Q: What’s your best memory from painting?

A: When me and my friends would go to Lowe’s or Home Depot to steal paint and got away with carts full.

Q: Your worst?

A: I was in a train yard and someone started chasing us. So I ran, fell down, got back up, ran again, fell down and ate shit, got back up, ran, tripped, then got in the car with a missing sandal and a bloody toe.

Q: What are your favorite things to paint?

A: Freights are a definite. You just kind of walk in and choose which train to paint on. Freights are like giant canvases open for someone to make them look 10 times better. I also love freeways. It’s an adventure and you gotta be fast or you’ll lose out there. Haha. And wherever I can get a good view of my piece is a plus.

Q: What’s your view of graffiti “body art” on women?

A: I think it’s okay, I mean guys probably love it since they’re next to a half-naked female body. I’m down for it though. It would be a new experience for me.

Q: Is LA graffiti about “art” or “fame”?

A: I mean there’s a good amount of artists who care for fame. As for me, I just like to do it because it’s fun to decorate the city and if it wasn’t for that, I wouldn’t have been open to more art-related things. It’s nice when people see your artwork somewhere because it shows that you were there. You start getting more territorial. Haha. The fame is a given because you’re going out and putting your name out there.

Q: Do you usually paint with other girls or guys?

A: I paint with anyone that’s experienced because I don’t want to go with someone that isn’t aware of what’s going to happen. I don’t want to paint with somebody that’s going to panic and pass out or something… I do NOT want to be responsible for their actions. Haha

Q: How important are black books in graff culture?

A: I think they’re very important. It’s artwork that you can keep and other artists can jump in on it. You get to see a variety of styles in one book. It’s awesome.

Q: Do you think the LA graff scene is a sexist one?

A: It can be. Sometimes I feel that since I’m a girl, I’m not on their level. Regardless, male or female, it doesn’t matter. Just because I don’t have a penis that doesn’t mean my artistic ability is any lower than a guy’s.
I’m trying to do my thing just like they are. So guys shouldn’t underestimate a female because you just never know (: