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Character Profile

Name(first and last) Norma Wilson

Age 82

Appearance

Occupation: Retired 

Income: Wealthy husband was a prominent Manhattan-based lawyer making 300k/year before he died

Class: Upper

Occupation of parents: Mother: Nurse, Father: Philosophy Prophessor

Family members: Deceased parents and husband, no children

Education: Bachelor's degree

Place of residence: Welsley Assisted Living Community

Place of birth (if different): Manhattan, NYC

Religion: Agnostic

Ethnic Background: Caucasian

Hobbies: Scrabble, croquet, former night life socialite/event planner

Pet(s): None

Talents: Dancing, Singing, party hosting

Dislikes: The millennial youth

Eccentric Habits: Very erratic and forgetful, has a youthful mind, but can't be bothered to keep up with the technology of the time, swears too often. Her impulsive tendencies get her into trouble

Phobias: Solitude

Favorite foods: Fried chicken, comfort food

Manner of dress: Conservative, classic 50's inspired

Favorite color: Light yellow

Sound of voice: Raspy, lower-pitched smoker's voice

Aspirations: Escape the monotony and constraints associated with life as in the nursing home

Favorite place: Studio 54 in Manhattan, Dewey Beach where she met her husband

Number of friends: Is quite popular within the nursing home, and befriends Derrick and Ashley

Drinking habits: Heavy drinker

Smoking habits: Smoked a pack a day before entering Welsley, but has cut back due to smoking restrictions in the home

Drug habits: Formerly a casual user  ofcocaine and psychedelics

Preferences - music Benny Goodman Orchestra, Smooth Jazz, The Andrews Sisters

                      Entertainment- Soap operas, daytime TV/game shows

How does this character react under stress?:Will drink more than usual

What does this character do to celebrate? Unable to really "go" anywhere in current situation, but used to frequent the night clubs and jazz lounges of cities.

How does s/he express anger? Snaps a lot, is not afraid to yell in order to express her frustration.

      “                         “   Pleasure?: Becomes considerably less temperamental, mood will lighten and she is more accustomed to being kind to others

What is his/her greatest secret?: Desperately wishes she had children, but conceived too young, and had a traumatic abortion that kept her from trying again 

What is his/her greatest desire? To be loved and reunited with her deceased husband

What is his/her ugliest fault? Once assaulted a nurse at Welsley because she found and confiscated her flask.

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