Some holiday cheer!

Getting bookish with Bond, Bergman … and Bill! 

I get to give Santa some pointers about this season’s best entertainment-themed reading in my review roundup in the December issue of BookPage. Along with a stunning pictorial study of Ingrid Bergman, there are lavish coffee table spreads on Bond film production design and the history of musicals, an insightful delve into famous comedians, and a cheeky look at cult clown Bill Murray.

I put the squeeze on Dita Von Teese

In the December issue of Orange Coast, I interview the burlesque superstar about her O.C. past, including her days (actually, nights) at the (former) Lake Forest strip club called Captain Cream’s, her pivotal work in Playboy, and her love of lingerie. Dita also shares tips from her new beauty book. Among ‘em, exfoliate!