Cape Girardeau Roller Girls

Nora Spect

Nora Spect #328

Hometown: Mississippi River towns
Birthdate: Jan 1979
Height/Weight: 5’6 / Enough to hurt the day after a fall

Derby DOB: Feb 2010
Skate/Wheels/Socks: Riedell R3’s
Signature Move: Bruising (myself!)
Derby Wife: Pebbles Smashstone
Derby Hero’s: My fellow CGRG ladies & gents!
Favorite Moments: Every single time I see someone on the team realize they can do something for the first time!
Song to Skate to: Seether by Veruca Salt
Why Derby: Spending countless hours on and off skates with some of the most awesome kick ass ladies and guys around! Who could turn that down? I’ve met so many strong wonderful new friends thanks to this sport.

Likes: Dancing, singing at the top of my lungs (when no one else is around to be tormented by it), sea turtles amaze me.
Dislikes: Smelly derby gear, country music, things that taste sour
Non-Derby Hobbies: Watching movies that make me laugh, spending time with my husband/partner in crime and our slew of furry children, reading good books, visiting with family and friends.
Bad Habits: Buying all black clothes, using all the hot water.
Drink of Choice: Mojito’s
Turn-Ons: Open minding individuals, animal lovers
Turn-Offs: “Close minded,/self absorbed people, litter bugs, people who eat mammals
Favorite Quote: When in doubt, make a fool of yourself. There is a microscopically thin line between brilliantly creative and acting like the most gigantic idiot on the face of the earth. So what the hell, leap!” – Cynthia Heimel

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