How long have you been involved with Fireball?
First of all, before saying anything I would like to extend my warmest thanks to everyone at Boi Magazine for giving me this space in print. I've been with Fireball for three years now, and I have had the best time getting to know all the fabulous people in Chicago!

How long have you been a part of "The-Circuit"?
12 years

What prompted you to step into the Circuit Party Scene?
It came about all at once; meeting my husband (together 11 years), discovering I was HIV negative and feeling like I had a second chance and joining the BBCM Foundation in Montreal as the Director of the Prevention Program. I was looking for somewhere to "belong" and to put some meaning in my life and I found it.

What exactly do you do in the Chill Out Lounge?
We relax, talk with our friends, make new ones and unwind after a night out partying. The Chill Out Lounge is the brain child of Alan Brown of the Electric Dreams Foundation / Partysafe (a wonderful man that I have a tonne of respect for). The lounge was his vision of a synchronizing space to relax, connect up with friends, wind down after a long party, or just take refuge. It is a cozy space, with ambient music, and refreshments. It is offered as a fun alternative to after-hours partying.

What do you so when you are not being a Circuit Diva?
OK that term "Circuit Diva" always makes me laugh. Its too great of an honorI have really done nothing to deserve being called that- I prefer to be just known as Kat Coric the artist- which is really what I do best. Since having left my post at the BBCM Foundation two years ago I have dedicated myself to my art 500%. I produce shows; exhibit my work, while still keeping a big focus on HIV and drug prevention through activities that foster education around those subjects.

What would you like our readers to know?
Two things; the first: I am very thankful to be accepted in
the gay community and feel that its one of the best places
to be. I feel like one of the boys, and I share a very special
bond with many of these wonderful people. The second:
Never give up and never feel like you can't change something.
This is directed to those who may be in the grips of a dangerous
addiction or disease ­ you can always make it better, you can
always make a change- just have hope and believe in yourself.