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Kelly Thomas slings drinks to help make a living, but she's already completed her first novel and dreams of a day when "Envisions" is mentioned in the same breath as "Harry Potter" and "Twilight."
"I like writing mystery, action and adventure books — novels that appeal to adults as well as kids," she says.
Thomas, a Westchester native, graduated with a literature degree from Pace University in Pleasantville. Now a Rockland resident, the 30-year-old author's constantly writing when she's not working as a bartender at Casa Del Sol in Nyack.
Metromix Hudson Valley says "write on" to that goal and asks Thomas about her regular celebrity customer, the healing powers of pizza and her secret drink that, we suppose, will remain a secret.
What's the funniest thing that's ever happened at the bar?
Summer water fights!
Have you ever gone home with a customer?
Yup!!!
Which celebrity would you most love to serve and what would you serve him/her?
Rosie O'Donnell. She comes into Casa all the time! Sauza margarita frozen. She's a great tipper, too.
What's a guy/girl have to do to get a free drink?
Tip well and be pleasant.
What drink will have you calling a cab home?
A Mongolian (expletive).
What's the worst pick-up line you've ever heard?
"Nice shoes, wanna (expletive)?"
What's the largest cash tip you've ever gotten?
$100.
What alcohol will you absolutely not drink?
Jameson.
What made you become a bartender?
It's a fun way to make money.
Do you go to any other bars?
Yes. You must give love to the other bartenders!
Is there a drink that makes you cringe when it's ordered?
Jager.
Have you ever had any ridiculous or insane customers?
More often than not!
What’s your secret to curing a hangover?
Vitamin Water and pizza.
What's the worst fake ID you've ever seen?
Too many.
What's one thing that people would be surprised to know about you?
I'm not as tough as I think I am.
Do you have a signature drink?
Yes, and I'm not telling!
Relationship status?
Taken.
