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Karen Guinn, Communications Manager, JCB,

My family: I am in the middle of three children, both sisters, all a year apart. It was like growing up with two built-in best friends.

My work: Who doesn’t love playing in the dirt with big boy toys?

My hometown: Syracuse , NY

I can’t live without: My cell phone. It may as well be a vital organ.

I am most proud of: My independence.

What keeps me awake at night: You name it. I have always been a night owl so any excuse will do.

I am guilty of: Stretching myself too thin.

Right now I’m reading: The Stone Raft by Jose Saramago

Last major purchase: Shoes, of course!

My theme song: “Shake it Up” by the Cars.

My favorite body part: I would have to say my legs – they’re always there lifting me up!

The food I could eat every day: Tomato Basil soup from SoHo Café.

The most important thing I ever lost: My sanity. Thankfully, it came back!

My best friend says I am: Unpredictable.

I still can’t get the hang of: Moderation. I see happy medium and I fly right by.

I wish I’d known: That it doesn’t matter what other people think.

Something most people don’t know about me: I am a tomboy at heart!

My mother always said: “Eat your vegetables.” I still don’t.

The worst idea I’ve ever had: Thinking I could pole vault over my fence with our pool skimmer.

My first job: Ski instructor.

What are you most vain about? Wrinkles – on my clothes. I think I get it from my grandmother who even used to iron shoelaces.

Whose diary would you most like to read? Marilyn Monroe’s.

Always... Remember where you came from.

Never... Forget who helped you get where you are.