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Mrs International Pageant
July 18th and 19th , 2025
IN KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE
Jill Short
1.If you were famous what would your stage name be?
During an exceptionally hard time in my life, someone told me, “Take the script you’ve written for your life. Tear it up…and hand God the pen.†I’ve revisited this timely quote many times since then!
2.If you would attend a celebrity wedding which, would it be?
I’m never happier than when I have a goal I’m pushing towards. I love learning and trying new things—especially when it’s music/language-related. As a court/medical/social services interpreter, I love working with different nations and cultures and get excited to find the perfect word to relay a thought or idea. At the end of the day though…it’s my family that makes life exciting. We’re a musical/artsy family, so there’s always drama going on at our house!
3.What is the weirdest gift you’ve ever received?
I grew up multi-culturally—which ultimately led me to my career as an international interpreter. I have a huge love of words, languages, cultural/ethnic diversity, and multi-dimensional societal belief systems. On occasion I’m asked to teach on these subjects—mostly to high school students. I love igniting passion in others to explore other horizons and to embrace ALL there is to learn from looking outside our own limited “boxes†and biases.
4.What is the most random fact you know?
This answer is difficult to pinpoint! Truthfully, sometimes I feel like a fun-loving (and even silly) 9 year-old who can’t curb her joy. Other times (because of being overly empathetic) I feel too old for my years—especially when seeing or experiencing sad/painful things. So to answer this question…I would be ageless. (But if I could choose any age to be, I would go with 55—the age I am right now.)
5.What is the one thing you’ll never do again?
A perfect (and fun) date night absolutely must involve a leisurely meal outdoors—under twinkly lights! And to make it even more amazing…tell my husband to stop on our way home at our favorite Mediterannean café for a Greek coffee and a piece of homemade baklava! Then…take me back home for a good movie!
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