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Interview with a Carrot

Meet our new Executive Producer, Jimmy:

You're stuck on a desert island for one day, what three things do you bring? Fully charged iPod Classic (i'm old skool) / headphones, gallon of H20, drum-pad and sticks

What superpower do you wish you had? Teleportation

What have you won an award for? Drum-off contest

What advice would you give 10-year old you? Believe in yourself (even at your lowest)

Childhood photo:

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Interview with a Carrot: Peter

Meet Peter, our Account Director:

Worst advice you’ve ever been given.  'Jump off this...it will be fun' -Given to me by my best friend in the 2nd grade on top of a deceptively tall jungle gym.

Childhood photo (include).

First AIM name.  Fenixx309

Best excuse given for not completing an assignment. I got out of competing in a spelling bee in the 5th grade because I was falling asleep on stage.  The reason I was falling asleep?  I was out until 1am the night before watching the Yankees win the world series.  

You have to eliminate one food from the world, what is it? Bananas.  Easy.  No doubt.  Barely a food. 

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Interview with a Carrot: Lauren

Meet Lauren, one of our Copywriters:

You're stuck on a desert island for one day, what three things do you bring? 1. Berkley (my dog) 2. "Underwater Puppies" by Seth Casteel 3. Trader Joe's boxed wine

Best celebrity sighting? It's a tie between Ricky Martin and Bruce Springsteen.

Most embarrassing song in your iTunes: "Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus

What expression do you love or hate most; why? LOVE: "If you give a moose a muffin..."

Childhood photo:

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Interview with a Carrot: Marissa

Meet Marissa, an Assistant Account Executive:

1. Best celebrity sighting? Steven Tyler. I physically ran into him in Disney World when I was 10 years old. Pro: I thought it was the coolest thing in the world. Con: None of my classmates knew who he was.

2. Best Halloween costume you’ve ever worn: Baby Bop & Barney with my childhood best friend. Thanks Mom!

3. Which reality star do you most closely relate to? Why? LC from the Hills. She’s passionate about what she does, which is what allows her to be so successful. LC’s not afraid to stand up for herself or her friends.

4. Favorite Drink? G&T 

5. You’re stuck on an island for one day, what 3 things do you bring? 

1. Lilly (my puppy)

2. Plenty of Mr. Softee ice cream

3. iPod fully loaded with Mr. and Mrs. Carter

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Interview With a Carrot: Don

 Meet Don, our Director of Sports & Entertainment:

Coolest place you’ve ever been? The bull rings in Southern Spain – Ronda and Seville. As a Hemmingway fan – especially of The Dangerous Summer and The Sun Also Rises -  I was particularly in awe posing with the Cayetano Ordóñez statue at Plaza de Toros de Ronda.

Best celebrity sighting? Max Weinberg walked onto my elevator at 30 Rock... the closest this Jersey guy has ever gotten to the Boss. When we were getting off, I said, "I'm sorry to be 'that guy,' but this might be the only chance I get to meet an E Street Band member; do you mind taking a picture?"  He said, something to the along the lines of, "If you were Paul McCartney, I'd have been 'that guy' too."​

First CD you purchased: Zooropa was the first CD I bought with my own money. Bonus: My first cassettes were Born in the USA, Thriller and The Beach Boys Greatest Hits.

The name of your first car: 1987 Volkswagen Quantum – They were so shitty, they stopped making them after like 2 years.

What expression do you love or hate most; why? “Putting on airs.” It would be below me to have to explain to you why it is such a wonderful expression.

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Interview with a Carrot: Alexis

Meet Alexis, our Director of People and Culture... aka vneckandacardigan:

Worst pickup line used on you? That you've used? A guy came up to me in a bar in the early 2000s and asked “What modern country is Mesopotamia?”- I responded with the correct answer, Iraq and Syria. He most definitely didn’t expect for me to have the right answer. Little did he realize I’m a nerd, and love History. So he just sort of looked shocked and said “Oh, ya…that’s right actually. Well…. nice meeting you.” I always wondered what the second part of that pick up line was. As for me, one time I went up to a guy in a bar and asked if he was eating a s’more and where he got it. I mostly just wanted the s’more. So, you can see where my mind’s at. 

Tell us about a time you were on stage. I sang “Unbreak My Heart” with my friends in a 6th grade talent show. It was beyond embarrassing because everyone else at the talent show was telling funny jokes or dancing as their talent. We just looked like a bunch of weird, sad 12 year olds.

First CD you purchased. Michael Jackson’s Dangerous. This is also the only piece of street cred I have, or ever will have.

Activity you participated in as a child: I did basically every sport or activity for at least a year. I tried my hand, and quit, at painting, piano, karate, hip hop dance (sigh), basketball, softball, baseball (feminism right there), and so on. Eventually my parents just refused to buy me any more sports equipment.

Your best celebrity sighting. A few months after he won the Oscar for Lincoln, I saw Daniel Day Lewis sitting at a bar in a restaurant in the West Village. He just looked so normal and was casually enjoying his drink with his wife.

Also, here's some little Lammie photos:

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Interview with a Carrot: Emily

Meet Emily, an analyst at Carrot. 

Would you rather lose your arms or legs? Why? Legs - because I'd install monkey bars and handles all over my apartment and get super buff and be awesome.

Dogs or cats? Why? Cats because they are more like humans. They have complex personalities that make them interesting. Also, they are adorable killers! The juxtaposition kills me (in a good way).

Favorite Sitcom episode. Summarize. Seinfeld. I've watched every episode in order at least 10 times. I quote it regularly, and typically, no one notices because the writing is so applicable to everyday life in NYC.

Best advice you’ve ever been given. "It's not a breakdown; it's a breakthrough."

What expression do you love or hate most; why? Calvin Johnson, my favorite musical artist once said, "I am not running from; I'm running towards." I love this quote because it illustrates the impact of framing in understanding one's life and the world, emphasizing personal empowerment and optimism.

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Interview with a Carrot: Tony

Meet Tony, a developer at Carrot. 

The office is burning down; what’s the one thing you grab before you run? My laptop. I would also walk briskly, not run. Let's be practical and safe, people.

You’re stuck on an island for one day, what 3 things do you bring?A pizza, a book, and a hammock. Can I stay for more than one day?

Describe where you grew up in 5 words: Likely to never return there.

What advice would you give 10 years old you? Do more weird things with more weird people.

Best excuse given for not completing an assignment: I had to fill out some weird questionnaire for the blog.