kp: What was the first record you ever bought?
v: "Blondie" by BLONDIE

kp: Awesome! What was the first concert you ever attended?
v: THE CLASH at the Cape Cod Coliseum

kp: Score! What inspires you? What are your "pet peeves"?
v: I'm constantly inspired by courageous individuals. I love when someone surprises everyone with their clear thinking or non-conformist behavior. I am very inspired by the outgoing Governor of Illinois who took all those people off death row this week. He admitted that his decision would be unpopular but he believed it the correct thing to do- because of all the injustices perpetrated within our legal system. No shit.

I've also been inspired of late by the writer JT Leroy. He's carving an enviable trail by being brutally honest and enthusiastic.

kp: Have you ever been on "Oprah"? Don't you think you should be?
v: I've never been on Oprah but would enjoy the opportunity. Got any leads?

kp: No. Does your grandmother still watch "All My Children"? What is up with Maria these days?
v: What is up with Maria these days?

kp: I know. Amnesia? Please.

What else do you do? Any hobbies?
v: Before I was a full time tampon case distributor I had a good life doing paintings for art shows and doing illustrations for magazines like Rolling Stone. My New Year's Resolution is to get back to my art a bit more. It's what I really know how to do. I'm making up this tampon case distributor gig as I go along.

kp: Will you sing karaoke with me? Can we sing "Your Love" by the Outfield?
v: Last time I sang karaoke I sang "Pass the Dutchie". I'm game for anything!

kp: Do you have any questions for kittenpants?
v: Where can I get a quality slice of pie in this town?

kp: When I find out, you'll be the first person I tell, and the first slice is on me.

Thanks to Vinnie for the interview! Check out his entire line of period-products at www.tamponcase.com.