The Cafe' Recently Interviewed Armond Joy Blackwater About His Daughter

Describe the day that Princess J was born.

I would have to say that it was the most magical day that has ever been, it was 7/11, and after sireing 4 sons I finally had a daughter. I was overwhelmed.

Now, there is no way of saying that without making my boys feel bad but they shouldn't because the statement is truly no reflection upon them. The same would have been true had they all been girls and finally came a son as the last child. I treasure each of my offspring equally as do all parents.

Is there significance in numbers?

I believe that there is. I have 5 children, there are 365 days. What are the chances that I would have a son born on 11/7 (Jeremy/Ghost Moon) and 5 years later a daughter born on 7/11. Jess' oldest brother (Rob/Ash) was born on the 22nd of August (2 times 11), youngest son born on 1/10 (1 + 10 = 11, also happens to be Ron Russells birthday 1/10/1951), and middle brother (Jim/Redmoon) on 5/9. I don't ever expect linear references in regards to Redmoon, his connection is always tangental.

Was Princess J the perfect little girl that she claims she was?

Absolutely. She was the cutest little girl ever, no contenders.

Where does PJ's talent originate?

From two exceptionally talented parents. Jess' mother is an incredibly talented artist, musician, and peaceful spirit. I am an entertainer. Darwin did the rest.

How has PJ changed over the past 5 years, since she first became a teenager?

Are you kidding? Totally indescribable. Jess has experienced more in the past 5 years than most folks could in 10 lifetimes if they were energetic. I don't even know where to start. It all went by too fast. One day she's singing in the XMas choir, the next she tests out of high school... at age 14!

What advice have you given PJ to guide her in life?

My predominate message for the past 8 years has been, "boys only want one thing. They will tell you anything they think you want to here, but they just want one thing." Actually, I stopped telling her this about 4 years ago -- the boys keep reinforcing my message. I fully aknowledge that I am a traitor to my gender and perhaps the largest hypocrit in history. Fuck it, now we're talking about my daughter (apologies extended to Buster & Roger for not understanding each of your positions at the time.)

No, actually, my advice to Pj is the same that I gave to her brothers before her, follow your bliss.

Oh yeah, then there's the other thing I tell all of my kids, Never Marry.

How big is PJ's birthday party in New Orleans going to be?

Well, NOLA is a big party town, but folks will talk about her jam for generations.