Gladys Burrus
Published 10:08 am Friday, October 12, 2012
NAME: Gladys Burrus
Glady Burrus says the secret to life is snuff and chewing tobacco. -- submitted
NUMBER OF CHILDREN: Three
CHURCH AFFILIATION: St. Paul’s Baptist
IF I COULD CHANGE MY NAME I WOULD MAKE IT: Honey
PEOPLE SAY I LOOK LIKE: My mama
TV SHOW I NEVER MISS: “As the World Turns”
THE SECRET TO HAPPINESS IS: Snuff or chewing tobacco
BOOK ON NIGHTSTAND: The Bible
THE BEST LESSON I’VE LEARN IN LIFE: To work hard
BEST DECISION I’VE MADE IN LIFE: Keep working hard
WHAT GIVES ME THE BLUES: Missing mom
BEST CHILDHOOD MEMORY: Playing ball
IF I HAD TO EAT ONLY THREE FOODS FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE, THEY WOULD BE: Snaps, corn and butterbeans
ONE SUPERPOWER I WISH I HAD: To win $1 million by clapping my hands
PROUDEST ACHIEVEMENT: Work in the fields and making a little money
LAST TRIP: New York
MY FRIENDS: Like me
I LOSE MY COOL WHEN: People talk mean
SONGS I LOVE TO SING: “Amazing Grace,” “Gloria Hallelujah” and “Swing Low Sweet Chariot”