Melissa Sweat

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Meet Melissa Sweat, aka Lady Lazarus, a musician, poet and all-around artist who recently joined the ranks of Savannah's most creative natives after moving across the country from California.

Favorite Restaurant: Garibaldi Cafe
Where I Shop Locally: Brighter Day

Shoes I Covet: Gold Reebok high tops
Favorite Shoes: Cowboy boots
My Handbag: Canvas tote holds everything
My Watch: Biological clock
My Desk: Me and my laptop, anywhere.
Favorite Flower: Morning glory
Where You’ll Find Me On Friday Nights: Playing a show or relaxing at home.
Signature Scent: Glamorous by Ralph Lauren or au naturel
My Guilty Pleasure: Internet TV
My Gadget: Fostex four-track
Red, White or Beer? White or gluten-free beer
One Item Always In My Purse: Writing implement
Favorite TV Show: Portlandia
Three People I Want At My Dream Dinner: Bill Callahan, Tom Waits, Jim Jarmusch
What We’d Eat: A German banquet, grog.
Favorite Feminist: Joan Didion
My Muse: My grandmother, Anna Mae
Right Now I’m Reading: The People of Paper by Salvador Plascencia
My Secret Ambition: Successful Novelist / Poet / Filmmaker
My Lucky Charm:  Silpada ball pendant necklace
I’d Like To Learn To:  Always choose love
My Workout: A walk in nature
My Pet:  Rest in peace, Scruffy
Favorite Label:  Used, recycled, gifts
Where I Get My Coffee: Sentient Bean, more of a tea gal myself