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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Daralyn Kelleher
She took over our Instagram and hearts, now YouTuber Daralyn Kelleher chats with us on furniture cats and gives us a mini French and Spanish lesson.
What inspired you to start your YouTube series?
I was looking for a way to remain engaged with life after the pandemic, and also needed furniture around my apartment! So I had the perfect solution… make the furniture myself!
Do you have a favorite piece of furniture you have made?
My favorite piece is definitely my nightstand because it took so many attempts, and finally on the third attempt, I created something I was truly proud of.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKPDUlWGpuQ
What got you into performing stand up?
I’ve always felt I had a playful demeanor, so curiosity about a job where you could play professionally only seemed natural. One day, my friend and I were walking down the street in Brooklyn, and we stumbled upon a comedy show. It was then that I learned it was something I could actually try!
You’ve lived in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston. How do the cities compare?
I love all three cities in different ways. NYC provides energy and excitement, as well as large quantities of falafel. LA has the tv/ film industry, great weather, and amazing Mexican food. Boston has delectable seafood, and an absence of the letter R.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5B_MCnxRIjA
What could possibly be next for you?
Right now with the pandemic, I’m just taking it one day at a time and looking to build up my youtube channel as much as possible.
Why is cat rescue so important to you?
I adore animals, and especially cats. I grew up helping at my family’s animal care business, so pets have always been a major part of my life. When I noticed in early 2020 that a feral cat colony was rapidly growing in the garage of my apartment building, I wanted to step in and help because it was so sad to see tiny kittens running around with a home.
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What have you been listening to, reading, and watching during quarantine?
Overall, I’ve spent a large amount of time-consuming youtube and Netflix… my two go-to’s. I especially love to watch true crime documentaries. In terms of reading, I’ve been dabbling in a bit of Michael Crighton’s work.
During the pandemic, one of my goals was to learn Spanish and French. You’re fluent in both. Give me a quick few words I should know. Well- I’ll stick with my favorite animal, of course. A cat in Spanish is gato and in French, it’s chat.
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