The American burlesque dancer, model and businesswoman shares the women that came before and inspired her love of performing on stage.
- Gypsy Rose Lee – for people who have never heard of her, watch the film Gypsy with Natalie Wood. Although I would suggest if you were more interested in knowing the real story, read a book about her.
- Sally Rand – another amazing woman who has toured her whole life; doing her feather fan dance made her famous around the world.
- Lili St Cyr – she was more a ’50s performer on the later end of the supper club scene – you can see lots of great videos of her performing. She was just so elegant and beautiful, although she was a troubled person later in life.
- Catherine D’lish – she’s taught me everything I know and is the person who coaches me. She also creates the most lavish costumes, including the beautiful Swarovski crystal one I wore in Don’t Worry Darling.
- Dirty Martini – when I go on tour, she is the first person I check to see is available. Dirty Martini brings the house down all over the world. She is an incredible tassel twirler and, for me, the best burlesque performer that you can see today – just incredible!
