Amy Shirley
Birth Name:
Amy Shirley
Fast Facts
- When she was first approached about appearing on a reality television show, she thought it was a joke
- Before becoming involved with towing, she was a power lifter and a licensed mortician
- Co-founded Lizard Lick Towing and Recovery in 1998, starting the business with a single truck and growing it to a fleet of 20 in the following years
- Quote: "[on "Lizard Lick Towing"] "I think people love our show because we are just like the average everyday person․""
- Quote: "Being married is not easy; you have trust, love and keep the fire going to make it work․ But nothing in life is worth having if you did not work for it․"
- Became Vice President of Lizard Lick Towing and Recovery, serving as a vital force in the running of the organization
- Known for appearing as herself in the reality television series about her job "Lizard Lick Towing․"
- The first camera man sent to film "Lizard Lick Towing" left after witnessing his first repossession
- One of the worst experiences she had when repossessing a car was when an elderly woman requested that she be allowed to get her bible out of the car, which happened to be hollowed out and contained a gun
- Stated that her favorite meal was chopped chicken baked in barbeque sauce with cabbage in a vinegar-based sauce with hot peppers, cornbread, sweet tea and banana pudding or orange cake for desert