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Anne Friday

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As I admired the various portraits of jazz, blues and rock 'n' roll artists that hang on the walls of Hal & Mal's, I was greeted by Anne Friday, 34, of Jackson. Then this amazing woman took the time to sit down and share with me a few experiences in her life that have made her who she is today.

"Anyone who knows me understands that what you see is what you get," Friday said. Indeed, people tell me she is one of the most direct people they know.

Friday began by describing her early years growing up in Jackson: "I was raised by three extremely strong women and a grandfather who has instilled in me the traits of a good man," Friday explained. Her family has always taught her that women have a place outside the kitchen. "No matter what I do, I will always know that I have strong values and a family who is very supportive," she added.

After graduating from Murrah High School in 1989, Friday attended Jackson State University and Hinds Community College. As time passed, she began working at Hal & Mal's. She has been an employee, and a fixture, there for six years now.

"Some of the perks of working here are the friendships that I have developed with the crew and the fact that I am involved with one of the biggest music scenes in Jackson," Friday explained. "I love working as a team, knowing that a hundred people could be here, and we can take care of them. The crew works so good together. We just flow."

When she is not working, she enjoys reading, listening to live music and spending time with her four children: Patrick, 14, Meaghan, 10, Ashley-Anne, 6, and Shelby, 3.

"My kids and I love to watch old movies and horror movies; it's probably one of my favorite ways of bonding other than working crossword puzzles with my son, Patrick, or making jewelry with Meahgan," Friday said.

Friday may not be a chick musician herself, but this chick's life is steeped in music. "I associate everything that goes on in my life with music," she said. Friday enjoys listening to Elvis Costello, Duran Duran, Maroon 5 and John Mayer.

She also loves taking her two oldest kids to Jubilee!JAM. "It's one of my favorite events," she said, smiling.

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