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" I'm more of an exaggerator than a liar. "

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" Every one of my products - my lingerie, my perfume, and everything that I do beauty-related with regard to building my burlesque shows - is just me. "

" I'm a designer, producer and I am hands-on for every project I undertake. The creative side of what I do is really something I think people overlooked for a while. "

" I don't feel I have an alter ego. "

" I've always loved the idea of not being what people expect me to be. "

" My beauty icons are women whose images are self-created. "

" Red lips don't look good on blotchy, uneven skin. "

" I have been obsessed with seamed stockings my whole life, and I would collect vintage ones that were made in the '40s and '50s with the authentic styling of the keyhole, the welt, the reinforced toe and heels, French or Cuban heels, and hand-stitched seams. "

" I make a point to never, ever point out my physical flaws... this is advice I give to women as often as I can. People don't notice the things we see in ourselves that we hate, so why direct them to it? "

" I really believe that beauty comes from health - sensible eating and exercise. "

" I like styling girls that don't normally dress in vintage clothes and don't normally wear red lipstick; I like seeing those kind of girls restyled in a retro way. "

" Some days are just bad days, that's all. You have to experience sadness to know happiness, and I remind myself that not every day is going to be a good day, that's just the way it is! "

" I don't work with a stylist, I don't work with a glam squad to get me together for the red carpet, I really enjoy the time it takes to do it myself, to choose my clothes and do my own makeup and my own hair. "

" I don't have long-standing regrets; they pass as I see how things are meant to be. "

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" Corsetry is a body modification. "

" I prefer the competitive atmosphere of a classroom setting, like yoga or Pilates. That keeps me going. Although performing on stage is great exercise! "

" I like having my cellphone. I like the Internet. I like being different. "

Being Different

" Thanks to my mother, people tell me I look younger than I am, especially without make-up. And I suppose my father had a part in making me more frugal with my money. "

" I like when people know who they are, know their limitations and what they want to do. It's the same thing for me. "

" I'd say the only time I ever get nervous is around great ballet dancers or people I really admire. "

" People who follow all the rules and chase every trend tend to get forgotten - they look great, but they're not as memorable. "

" Don't underestimate the cosmetic power of sunglasses. It's worth spending a bit of money on a quality pair. I usually go for Dior or Louis Vuitton. "

" I feel better about myself when I look my best. I always find the time to put on my powder and do my chignon. "

" Anyone who says they don't like to receive a gift is lying. "

" I feel empowered the fact that I can look the way that I do on stage and in photos - I can look that way any time I want. And I feel like it's important message to other women that they can do it, too. "

" I really enjoy watching people like Madonna, or Cher, or Barbra Streisand on the red carpet. I want to see people wearing exciting things that are different and to know that they're not just looking for the latest, most normal thing. "

" I suppose women are attracted to the bad-boy image sometimes because it's fun to have an adventure. It's like eating junk food... it's fun at the time, but ultimately not the best choice. "

" I advocate glamour. Every day. Every minute. "

" So I have the green smoothie every day for breakfast, and then sometimes even for lunch too, and then I have a normal dinner. "