Lynn Wiles

As she passionately snips, curls and colors the hair of her clients, Lynn sparks up unfinished conversations from a few weeks before. Some of these perpetual chats last months...sometimes for years...and some times an old friend will come in for a quick cut and to keep talking about something that the two of them have been working on for the whole 25 years that Lynn has been in business.

Full name: Lynn Marie Wiles

Date & place of birth: July 28th, 1958, Northampton, MA

Address: Northampton

Occupation: Owner of Lynn Wiles & Co.

Who lives under the same roof as you? My future husband Paul (also known as "What's-His-Face" and "Princess") and King Cuddles (my cat).

Children: My daughter - Brittni Jane Motyka, born February 22nd, 1986.

Education: Mohawk Regional High School, Kay Harvey Hair Academy, Bruno's Advanced Hair Academy, Vocational Teaching License (Cosmetology, Westfield State).

Pets: King Cuddles - The best kitty ever!

Favorite movie: Overboard.

Favorite TV show: The Price Is Right.

Favorite singer or group: Bob Segar

What do you waste your money on? Keno, concerts & the Lottery.

Life-changing experience: When my brother passed away during my senior year in high school.

Funniest memory: The year I went to Florida to stay at my Grandfather & Great Aunt's with my best friend Hyacinth.

A little-known fact about you: I actually know how to cook! (don't tell Paul!)

Dumbest thing you ever did: Not being born a man!

What really sets you off? Littering!

Celebrity encounters: My Uncle Bus is a retired actor (see the framed photos of him in the Salon). I also played Roulette next to Rod Stewart's wife.

Favorite website: Hello?! The one that you're reading right now!

One thing that you would change about yourself: I want to learn to be OK if things are messy and out of place.

People who knew you in high school thought you were: Most Spirited...& Full of piss and vinegar!

Whom do you most admire: My mom.

Parting shot: Live for today. And go big or stay at home!