Hot Day in LA! III

AMBER, LINDA, BILLY, AND JOHNNY!

As we finished up talking to Edward, I spotted highschool student Amber and her friends, Billy, Linda, and Johnny, on the platform a few stops from Vermont and Santa Monica near LA City College where they were going. We followed them into the neighboring car. While, they were clearly amused that we wanted to talk with them, they submitted gracefully - with quite a few giggles - to our questioning and picture taking.

Metro Profiles: Where are you all headed today?

Amber (age 18): We're going to a show - Fire on....(Metro Profiles note: Er...didn't quite catch the name of the band. Fire on Three? Fire on the Altar? Anyway, it was "Fire on something." Sorry Amber!)

Metro Profiles: How often do you take the Metro and how do you feel about it?

Amber, Billy, Linda, Johnny (in unison): We take it often. We take it everywhere! Home, out, etc.

Billy: It takes longer (than driving) because you have to take a bunch of buses.

Johnny (19 in June): I hate the Metro! I miss my car.

Metro Profiles: Let's change the topic then! How do you all define your personal style?

Amber: I'm into the traditional Skinhead scene - I like to listen to Reggae so that influences me.

Linda (age 17): I like Psychobilly and Punk. For me style and music are tied up.

Billy: I also like Psychobilly and Rockabilly.

Johnny (showing us his T-shirt): My style is to not throw clothes away. I've had this shirt since I was about ten.

Metro Profiles note: Johnny may not like the Metro and miss his car but he clearly has recycling down!

Hot Day in LA! II

EDWARD

Edward's look was simple yet adorable. His striped shirt and jeans fit perfectly and he had a natural ease in front of the camera. We caught him on his way to Pasadena.

MetroProfiles: How old are you (If I may ask?) and what do you do?

Edward: I'm 26 and an actor.

MetroProfiles: What are you up to today?

Edward: I left my keys in my mom's car and she lives in Pasadena. So I'm going to pick them up!

MetroProfiles: So you have a car then. Do you take the Metro regularly?

Edward: It's fun and I'm taking it more and more. I love the diverse groups of people. It's the best for people watching.

(Right on Edward! That's why we do what we do!)

MetroProfiles: You seem to have an easy style. Do you think a lot about what you wear before you go out?

Edward: It really depends on the situation. Today, I just threw on jeans and a T-shirt but I am pretty conscious about what I wear.

MetroProfiles: Well, you look great. I chased you down because of your shirt!

Hot Day in LA! I

TESSIE

We bumped into her around Union Station where her dapper tennis outfit, racquet, and shades caught our eyes. Tessie appeared so self possessed that I felt shy about approaching her. But she was very friendly and told us that she was returning from playing tennis at a friend's house in Pasadena. We rode with her a few stops to find out more about her, then got off and took some photos at the colorful Westlake/MacArthur Park station.

MetroProfiles: Hot, isn't it?

Tessie: Burning hot today!

MetroProfiles: How often do you take the Metro? Why do you like it?

Tessie: I take it often. It's fast! And what's the point in having a car with the insurance, the gas, etc.

MetroProfiles: That's a nice, stylish tennis outfit! And racquet bag!

Tessie: This is the tennis get up. After playing, I have to go to church and can wear this. Someone gave me the racquet bag.