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TIME OUT WITH... NICOLE OHLDE
You've seen her work in the low post, but Lynx center Nicole Ohlde was quite the accomplished baton twirler and piano player growing up. Get to know this country music lover in the latest "Time Out."
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  • Favorite sport other than basketball – to play, to watch?
    " Watching college football "
    Favorite pro athlete (non-WNBA)?
    " Andy Roddick. My husband someday. "
    Favorite WNBA player?
    " Teresa Edwards "
    Most influential role model?
    " My mom and dad. "
    Last book you read?
    " Continually reading the bible. "
    Favorite movie?
    " The Goonies. "
    Favorite actor or actress?
    " Sandra Bullock "
    Favorite TV show?
    " Anything on ESPN "
    Favorite artist or type of music?
    " FFH is my favorite group. Or Rascal Flatts. "
    Dream car to own and drive?
    " Toyota Tundra - black. "
    Most unusual job?
    " Mowing lawns with my brothers. "
    What was your major in college?
    " Social Science. "
    What do you like to do to unwind after a game?
    " I go out to eat and then go back and watch Sportscenter. "
    What is your dream profession, other than being a WNBA player?
    " Being a coach or a stay-at-home mom. "
    Do you have any nicknames?
    " Everyone just calls me Ohlde. O-Dawg and O-Drizzle… "
    What do you do in your spare time?
    " I watch movies, I hang out friends and play different sports like tennis, raquetball… "
    Favorite clothing store or brand of clothing?
    " Finish Line or Foot Locker - any Nike clothes. "
    What other talents are you proud of?
    " I play the piano - had lessons growing up. "
    One surprising fact about yourself?
    " I twirled batons when I was younger - for like ten years. And I love pickles. "
    Most unusual thing that happened on the court?
    " I wiped out during starting lineup intros in high school one time. I was the first one being called and I tripped over a girl's foot. "
    Favorite place to vacation?
    " Virgin Islands. Or the Bahamas. "

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