Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
Age: 31
Profession: Bartender, Body English
Profile: Though she has tried hard to lose her accent, this Texan's roots show through whenever you sidle up to her bar. Hospitality is the name of her game, but you'd better mind your manners and treat the staff—and especially the female patrons—with respect, otherwise you're gonna get the sweetest tongue-lashing ever.
Why I Do What I Do: "Half of your adult life is either spent sleeping or working. My advice: Invest in a good mattress and find something enjoyable to do for income. I have both!"
Personal Tidbit: Pitzer drives to Los Angeles for three days each week to keep perspective and to stay motivated and active after seven years of living in Sin City. She relishes this change of pace and takes advantage of the weather to hit the beach and the gym, cycle and drink less. She "works to travel," and visits the Dalai Lama once a year when he is in the U.S.
Last book read: The Universe in a Single Atom: The Convergence of Science and Spirituality, by the Dalai Lama
Latest Accomplishment: Just celebrated her birthday by hitting all the hot spots and dining like royalty with co-workers in New York. Tip: Future birthday gifts should include books on Buddhism and wine.
Quote: "You need a helmet in your twenties. Then in your thirties, the helmet and the elbow pads come off."