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Interview with Milles

JM: What types of facilities were available to help pass the time?
Milles: there wasn't much. we got exercise in an empty room for an hour three times a week. there were books to read although the selection was very limited. we also had a television in another room.

JM: Did you have regular access to the entertainment or was competition fierce? Give details.
Milles: we had access to the tv and new books during our hour of free time. there was a lot of competition for the best books and fights about who wanted to watch what on television. but in jail watching anything or reading anything was better than nothing

JM: Did you have a hard time staying in shape while in jail?
Milles: yes the food was very starchy. and being in your cell 23 hours a day made exercise almost impossible. i would roll up my bed and tie a sheet around it to lift weights and i would jog in place or do push ups pull ups etc.

JM: How often did you get to go outside? What did you do outside if you were allowed to? If you were not allowed to go outside what could you do for exercise?
Milles: three times a week if we were good as a block. for one hour at a time

JM: Did the jail offer church services? If so, what were they like and when were they held?
Milles: I'm not sure if they did. i would not have gone anyway. i think finding god in jail is a little hypocritical.