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An Interview with Jessy Joykutty
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Welcome
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Chung Lao.

Jessy Joykutty. Founder
and President of the Curlz Tradition.
Hails from the great state of Maryland. Med student.
Did I mention she is the founder and president of the....I
think I did already. Enjoy...
Posted on October 16, 2006
Chung
Lao:
Hey Jessy, how are you?
Jessy: Hey Chris, it depends, how much are
you paying me to spill juicy details?
Chung Lao:
How does it feel to be added to our illustrious group of
Tonight Show guests?
Jessy: I’m flattered! Is Bubba coming in
after me? Is he gonna get upset like he did on Fox News? Can
I stay?
Chung Lao:
Pick one word to describe yourself.
Jessy: That’s hard, you should ask my
friends that one instead. But I guess I’d say: Kind.
Chung Lao:
Where did you grow up?
Jessy: In the lovely state of Maryland, in
the DC Metro area. (Best combo of the city and the suburbs)
Chung Lao:
Who do people say you look like?
Jessy: Hmm, my mother mostly. Others refer
to random Hispanic (never Indian) people they know. I’ve
gotten everything from Dominican to Mexican to Ethiopian to
Malaysian. (Shrugs.)
Chung Lao:
What do you think of IndaPhatFarm.com?
Jessy: Never heard of it. JK ;) Great site
that has something for everyone. You did good Chris.
Chung Lao:
Were you for/against the war in Iraq, and why.
Jessy: Against. Though I was hardly a fan
of Hussein, I felt that Bush has his own personal agenda,
rather than acting in the best interest of the US. How would
the US like it if Russia or China invaded and told us that
we were doing things all wrong and after much bombing and
wreaking havoc, all would be well. Promise. Yea, ok. My
heart goes out to the families who have lost loved ones,
Iraqi and American.
Chung Lao:
What are your thoughts on George W? How do you think his
presidency will be remembered?
Jessy: I think he should’ve stuck to oil
and ranching. If attitude reflects leadership (guess what
football movie that’s from!), then he’s going to have a
terrible legacy because people are just downright
dissatisfied. People thought Nixon was bad. I think years
from now we’ll shake their heads and talk about Bush and
Iraq just as the previous generation talked about Vietnam.
Chung Lao:
ER, Scrubs, Grey's Anatomy or House MD?
Jessy: Grey’s Anatomy, definitely. I can
identify with that stress and frustration when you’re first
starting out. Plus the rush that you get when you help
someone. All that extra drama that occurs on the show
though, that’s just funny to watch :)
My life will never be that comical.
Chung Lao:
What is your take on arranged marriage?
Jessy: I plead the fifth! This could ruin
my chances! …Ok seriously, I believe that a marriage should
be arranged by God, and everything else is secondary. People
should be more concerned about doing His will, rather than
if the person is fair-skinned, a doctor, engineer, US
citizen or greencard holder.
Chung Lao:
How about interracial marriage?
Jessy: Again, as long as the marriage is
arranged by God, thus in accordance with God’s will, then
race has nothing to do with it. That being said, you can’t
ignore cultural differences; a couple that’s of different
backgrounds should address those issues head on, rather than
pretend it’s not an issue. However, if it’s in God’s will, I
think they’ll be given the grace to get through any
difficulties, just as any couple.
Chung Lao:
Curly hair vs. Straight hair. Give us the pros/cons.
Jessy: Curly hair is simply fabulous. I’ll
admit, straight hair is easier to manage and looks a bit
more professional. Anddd.. a bit boring. Curly hair makes
you look younger (which is good once you hit a certain age
and you wanna start fudging about that fact). I’ve also been
told that those of us with curly hair are perceived as wild,
crazy and fun. I don’t know why but that can’t be a bad
thing..right?
Chung Lao:
List your favorites:
A. Food(s):
anything good but I most often go with Thai
food, sushi, and good Indian food (it’s hard to beat my
mom’s… so I’m a bit hard to please in that category). Also
chocolate and almost all fruits (absolute fav is jackfruit
aka chakka)
B. Car(s): black Audi S4
black Mini Cooper S with silver roof and racing stripes on
the hood,
and a nice classic 1973 dark red Camaro Z28

C. Hobbies:
listening to music; reading novels, articles,
news, anything; photography; trying new things (be
it new place to hang out, new music, new food, etc)
D. Countries to visit, revisit:
India (I’d like to do a
tour of the entire country), South Africa, Japan, all of
the Mediterranean, Brazil… honestly, I can’t think of a
country I wouldn’t like to visit.
E. Bible Passage(s): there’s so many..Proverbs 3, Isaiah 55,
Philippians 4, Psalms 136, Matthew 5.
F. Restaurant(s): Neisha (the one in Tenleytown), Busboys &
Poets, Raku, Tabaq and 701
G. Shampoo(s):
Pantene ProV Intense Moisturizing Shampoo &
Conditioner for Women of Color – longest title ever but it’s
the best. I swear by it.
Chung Lao:
Name someone you admire, and why.
Jessy: Though I love and admire my parents
quite a bit, I’d have to pick my grandmother (maternal). If
you want to see a woman of God, go visit her. Everyone loves
her. Not just because she’s funny, loving, and wonderful;
but also because she has faith that rivals saints in the
Bible. She is strong and yet humble. She is sacrificial yet
takes care of her business. She taught me so many invaluable
lessons for life. From how to be a good Christian to how to
speak Malayalam. If I can be even half the woman she is,
I’ll be blessed and honoured.
Chung Lao:
Is the glass half empty, or half full?
Jessy: Depends on what’s in it. A glass of
muddy water, glass of Orangina, glass of poison… makes a
diff.
I think this quote sums it up: “We are
continuously faced by great opportunities brilliantly
disguised as insoluble problems”– Lee Iacocca. So I say,
never be pessimistic and think the glass is half empty.
Chung Lao:
What field of medicine are you currently studying, and why?
Jessy: I’m still in school but I want to go
into pediatrics, with an emphasis in community medicine.
Why? Because children are gems. They come into this world so
untarnished. Pediatricians get to be involved in everything
after their birth; a child’s mental and physical health,
their social upbringing, and even their academics. I think
it’s my best shot at making a difference.
Chung Lao:
How precious is sleep to you nowadays?
Jessy: I’m sorry… what’s sleep? I know what
naps are. And passing out.
Chung Lao:
Let’s hear about those skills in the kitchen.
Jessy: I can make a mean grilled cheese :) Actually I’m not too shabby. I take after my mom
with improvisation. I can cook Indian, Thai, Italian, etc.
So it depends on my mood and what I have available.
Chung Lao:
Describe the ideal church, even if it’s not realistic.
Jessy: The ideal church would be one in
which the people have no inhibitions, where they can
undeniably feel God’s presence and thus will naturally and
sincerely want to live their life for God.
Chung Lao:
What job could you absolutely not do.
Jessy: Anything that requires I sit at a
desk all day. I’ll fall asleep. I guess I would enjoy that
though…
Chung Lao:
What is something you cannot stand in a person?
Jessy: Arrogance. Ugh. Arrogant people tend
to come with a bad personality package or something. It’s
never just arrogance. They’re usually judgmental, unkind, or
extreme exaggerators (liars, essentially).
Chung Lao:
Hail to the Redskins! What’s your prediction for this
season.
Jessy: I have faith in our team. I must. I
feel.. are you ready?... that we can take the NFC East. I
really feel it. BUT we need to get serious. Mark Brunell
needs to drink some Red Bull or something. We’re definitely
doing better now that Clinton Portis is back. But we need
our defensive line to shape up… and possibly a new QB, if
Brunell doesn’t get it together.
Chung Lao:
What is you’re take on Hillary Clinton? Would you vote for
her versus voting for a Republican candidate such as McCain
or Guiliani?
Jessy: Negative. That woman is off. I’m
baffled that she is a NY senator. I’d vote for McCain or
Guiliani, I like both of them. They both have amazing
leadership qualities and both have shown their human side,
rather than pretending to be unruffled by life.
Chung Lao:
Using Microsoft Paint, please draw us a picture.

Jessy: Not as exciting as previous ones
you’ve featured but I was determined to just use MS Paint.
Chung Lao:
What is the most important thing in life?
Jessy: To follow the greatest commandments:
Love God with your whole heart, soul, mind and strength. And
love others as you’d love yourself.
Chung Lao:
Describe the ideal husband.
Jessy: One who waits on me hand and foot ;)
… I feel an ideal husband would really know God and love
Him. He’d be wise, strong, sincere, understanding,
assertive, kind, a good listener, honest, and respectable.
For me, I’d add in a good sense of humor and laid back but
passionate about his beliefs and life. I could go on but I
think those hit the big points.
Chung Lao:
Describe the ideal wife.
Jessy: One who will wake up at 5am to make
chai & food and clean the house daily. And knows how to do
everything as it was done in India in the 60s because that’s
the proper way of doing ANYTHING. And she should always
agree with everything her husband says. Even if he says he’s
going to take their life savings to start up a
basket-weaving factory.
Sorry, I couldn’t resist. Hmm, I think an ideal
wife, just as the husband, most importantly would be one who
knows God and loves Him. One who is loving, wise,
sacrificial, understanding, forgiving, humble, and patient.
And ideally, a good cook. Cuz men eat. A lot.
Chung Lao:
Describe the ideal pickle.
Jessy: The one that’s in my fridge. Spicy
mango pickle made with freshly ground red pepper from
Kerala. Makes anything taste fabulous.
Chung Lao:
Are we living in the End Times?
Jessy: Yes. It’s plain as day.
Chung Lao:
Alright, here we go. You just finished taking a major exam,
and you’re completely spent. You head back to your room,
and immediately collapse on to the bed, and enter a deep
sleep.
When you awake umpteen hours later, you find yourself in a
vast and elaborate bedroom, complete with Ming vases and
Renaissance paintings. You get out of bed and begin
examining the room, when all of a sudden the doors swing
open and you see a tall woman enter dressed in business
attire headed you’re way.
“Madam Hilton, what would you like to do today.”
Answer her:
Jessy: Cower in bed, in utter horror…. But
then I’d like to write checks for large amounts of money to
several charities of my choice. Maybe visit a few countries,
buy above stated cars, get the Redskins whatever they need
to get to the Super Bowl, and go on a shopping spree. Then
I’d like to go to sleep because hopefully this is a
nightmare, and I just had a bad combo of Starbucks and Red
Bull.
Chung Lao:
Lastly, leave us with a parting thought.
Jessy: I’ll leave you with a lesson that
I’ve been trying to cement in my head for a while. Nothing
is as serious as it seems. So let God do His thing and
everything will turn out just peachy. (That’s Proverbs 3:5
in my own words). Thanks for interviewing me, Chris. Now can
I meet Bubba and get my money?
Chung
Lao: Thanks Jessy. Next up on
The Tonight Show is Roy Geevarghese, the team captain of Brooklyn's
Finest. You don't want to miss it. Much Love.
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