Stephanie Cinelli next to an image from her Temporary Spaces series

Buongiorno collectors! I have been feeling a little guilty about Friday's interview outsourcing, so I am bringing you a bonus interview today with photographer Stephanie Cinelli. Like most of our artists, I think Stephanie is a sweetie, and I feel like I'd have a nice time going for a coffee with her*.

Inspired by the Summer Olympics, I've asked Stephanie to answer the same Quick Hits questions that appear with the athelete's biographies on NBC's Olympics website.

Here you go:

Favorite dish to cook: Chicken cutlets
Pet peeve: Slow walkers
Aisle or window seat? Aisle
If you weren't doing art, what would you be doing? Meteorology
Favorite reality TV show: Scare Tactics
Favorite TV show: 30 Rock
Favorite TV show as a kid: Full House
Number of text messages sent per week: 100
Internet time per week: I’m scared to estimate
Homepage on your computer: nytimes.com
How many people do you know who own an iPhone? 9
Best attribute around the house: My view of the Statue of Liberty from the living room
Jimmies or sprinkles? Sprinkles
East or West coast? East
Favorite place to travel outside the U.S? Mexico
Favorite place to travel in the U.S? Clearwater, Florida
Biggest fear: Shark attacks (thanks, Shark Week!)

And now, my favorite questions:

Where would you like to live?
Somewhere with an ocean view and average temps of 80 degrees.

What is your idea of earthly happiness?
Living in a world where people have more empathy, are more educated and care enough to try and make a change. A place where people are treated equally and respectfully.

Your favorite photographer?
Robert Adams, Ezra Stoller, Katy Grannan

Your favorite musician?
Radiohead

Your favorite author?
Jhumpa Lahiri (at the moment)

Do you collect art?
Definitely. I like to do trades with friends when possible. Nothing better than getting a new piece of art, getting it framed and then seeing it live in your space.

Which 20x200 artists do you most adore?
Ian Baguskas, Carlo Van de Roer, Joseph O Holmes

What are you working on?
I am working on a brand new project for the first time in 4 years. I’m documenting the homes of the elderly. Aside from the obvious generational differences in lifestyle, I’m into the richer sense of history that accumulates through belongings over time. Also, older people are nicer. Haha! So far, so good. Aside from that, I’m trying to put together an updated website with my travel photography. Long overdue.

Can you tell us more about your 20x200 edition print, You Are Important,?
This photo was taken during an emotional transitional period that was happening in my ex-boyfriend's house during ’02 & ‘03. This particular photo was taken in his Dad’s bathroom. I’m not sure where he got the sign from but I think it served as significant daily reminder during that time.

Oh life...

See more of Stephanie's photographs on her site
Stephanie's 20x200 edition print: You Are Important

* The only think I can think to challenge Stephanie on is her choosing sprinkles over jimmies...but I think I can look past that...