Sherry worked at the "Wide Awake Detective Agency" in New York with her boss/partner, Mr. Gribbitts. She enjoyed romance novels and had aspirations of becoming an actress. Eventually, she landed a featured acting role in a G.M.G. Studios movie while she was visiting Hollywood. Mr. Gribbitts had two brothers named Elmo and Jona. Elmo was married and owned Gribbitts Rivets, Inc.