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October 9, 2011

Steve Hathcock

So how is life treating you, Steve?
I’m very happy with my life! My kids are grown and I have a grandson that turned two this weekend and I keep him every Wednesday, just me and him!

Yes, you are a happy guy, or at least you always seem to be! Everyone assumes you have a significant other, why do you think that is?
Well, they say they think that because I’m so happy all the time. But I’ve gotten to do a lot of things in my life and I’m content with who I am. I’ve never needed anyone to complete me and I’m not looking to complete anyone else.

Too bad you can’t bottle that feeling and sell it, ‘cause everyone would be buying some of THAT!
I’m an average guy and very motivated. If there is a date left, they should have a job, a car, and a place to live that they pay for — no sleeping on a friend’s couch or yo’ momma’s basement! I have worked hard to become the person that I am, they should too.

I am a daddy…I don’t want to be one!

That’s hilarious, it should be on a bumper sticker or a t-shirt, Steve! You’ve been cutting hair forever at Paulie’s on Jackson Street; how long til you retire? 
I turned 57 in July. I’ll go and get my check at 62 but I will never retire – gotta keep busy!

You do have lots of energy, my friend! So tell me, if you were to be eaten by cannibals, how would you like to be prepared?
Under glass like chicken a l’orange!

You have a quick wit!
I try!

You’ve been working in the restaurant business forever, no doubt! Bartending at di Fratelli’s on the weekends. How long have you been in this business?
I started doing hair in ‘94. I actually started working in restaurants when I was in high school in 1970 - Burger Chef. Then in ‘77 started at Beefmasters, an upscale restaurant and worked there part time till about ‘81. I didn’t start back until ‘94 at the Holman House, Applebees, Ruby Tuesday, Max’s and now di Fratellis. In that order.

Even though you’re happy as a clam by yourself, you are open to dating, correct?
Oh yeah, I’m not looking - but if someone comes along great, if not then that’s fine too!

Leave me with one of your favorite quotes…
Ahhh…from the Golden Girls: “You always want to have sex on the bottom, so your face drops back!” ~ Blanche