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ANITA CORDELL Current neighborhood: Shawnee
What movie do you watch at least once a year?
Who or what is your sidekick? My husband. He
It’s a Wonderful Life
has been a fan of mine since before we even dated and MORE has been a supporter, as best he can, in my endeavors. Although he T A INE ONL .COM is unable to attend most H C PIT events or sets, he is there in spirit and always pushes me to achieve more than I thought I could, and he pushes me to be a better person.
What local tradition do you take part in every year? I try to attend The Nutcracker with my
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girls every year, as well as one candlelight service around Christmastime. Also, driving through some of the wonderful neighborhoods with Christmas lights all over. I’m in love with the Christmas spirit.
Celebrity you’d like to ride the Mamba with at Worlds of Fun: Robin Williams
What career would you choose in an alternate reality? I would still like to try being an
Person or thing you find really irritating at this moment: OK, without sounding com-
astronaut, a pilot or a singer.
pletely irrational, I get irritated at adults who don’t keep their words with their kids, or anyone for that matter. If you’re going to give a consequence, then be sure and follow through. I want kids to be able to trust what others say so they don’t grow up getting used to not telling the truth themselves. There, I said it.
ported the VA for years, but I will also support many others in small ways or as they come up throughout the year. I think there are many great organizations, so I don’t support just one.
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What was the last local restaurant you patronized? Spin, for the gluten-free, five-
What’s your favorite charity? I have sup-
ite place — I just think eating it is important. I also like the Plaza area or the Legends.
the day, but I won’t tell you what day, because then it would age me.
Favorite place to spend your paycheck: Any
Finish this sentence: “Kansas City got it right when …” They made major renovation
“In five years, I’ll be …” Hopefully producing
What local phenomenon do you think is overrated? The condos downtown should have
Disney building.
thrift store I can find.
never been priced so high. Now, many people are suffering from foreclosures on them.
Where do you like to take out-of-town guests? To eat barbecue. I don’t have a favor-
actress
Christian artists. I love the heart of many of their songs.
Hometown: Leavenworth, Kansas
cheese pizza — WITH the pine nuts left ON! Yeah, baby!
Real-estate agent,
endeavors for downtown.
a feature-length film, and be a lot more gray, with more stock in L'Oréal. LOL.
“Kansas City needs …” To revamp the Walt
What TV show do you make sure you watch?
“On my day off, I like to …” A day off ? Never. “People might be surprised to know that I …” Used to be a flight attendant for TWA back in
I watch the news mostly.
take(s) up a lot of space in my iTunes:
Pasty Cline. Yep, I’m a fan of hers. Call me “Crazy,” but I have a dream of being able to sing one of her songs. I also support many
What subscription — print, digital, etc. — do you value most? I’m a die-hard Groupon fan.
Must see the new deals every day.
Last book you read: One B1g Thing: Discovering What You Were Born to Do by Phil Cooke Favorite day trip: Jamesport, Missouri — the
Amish town
Describe a recent triumph: Receiving two
awards at the San Diego Christian Film Festival and receiving the Altman Grant for Filmmakers here in KC.
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