Dear Scabby,
Hello, it's Kaleb from Facebook, and I am very interested in getting a tattoo similar to my favorite actor Johnny Depp's very close to my heart. Like this.

http://media.onsugar.com/files/2010/11/47/1/1129/11299226/03/celebrity_tattoos_09.jpg

I am only curious about the amount of pain it would bring, but I still wish to honor the memory of my Goddaughter. Thanks in advance, I don't know who to contact in my area, especially since I'm a first timer, but with your advice, I can manage to brave it, I hope. Haha. Thanks, and God bless.

~Kale

Dear Kale from Facebook -

Tattoos hurt. That’s part of the deal. No pain, no gain. I actually did that tattoo on JD back when I was still in the tattoo game. That’s a particularly painful spot to get tattooed.  He didn’t flinch, of course. The man has balls of iron - like me.

Since I’ve been retired from tattooing for many years now, I can’t tell ya much about who’s good. No idea anymore. I’d suggest you do some research on the internet and check out who’s who in your area. Maybe go and check out some tattoo places and see who you ”vibe” with. The best advice I can give somebody who wants to pop their tattoo cherry is this: THINK BEFORE YOU INK.

Good luck.