Hayworth, Jane Mansfield,
Bettie Page. None of them
were photoshopped beyond
recognition. That era was all
about the gorgeous shape of a
natural figure.
I’m not afraid of my curves,
that’s for sure. I don’t think we
should be hiding what makes
us feel beautiful. My thrift store
wiggle dresses and 5 inch heels
are an outward expression of
how I feel inside: glamorous and
body positive.
It’s so cool to me the kids that
are growing up in this genera-
tion are seeing actors and mu-
sicians of every shape, size,
ethnicity, gender and sexual ori-
entation. Real people they iden-
tify with and connect with. It’s
amazing how much the world
has changed in 20 years and we
have to keep progressing. We
should all feel good about ex-
pressing ourselves and being
exactly who we are.
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Throughout the last decade,
you’ve performed with your
uncle (Beannacht) and with
Michael Brett (May Darlings) as
well as solo. Do you prefer per-
forming solo or with someone
else on stage with you?
I have to admit that I don’t
like to perform on my own very
much. I prefer to have someone
backing me. Singing in mainly
acoustic acts means that the vo-
cals have to be on point and the
sparse instrumentation has to be
fitting and interesting. Michael
is a great guitar player. He has a
distinct style. I loved writing and
singing with my uncle, Thomas
Johnston when we played out as
Beannacht. He’s another great
writer. I enjoy having at least
one other person on stage with
me to communicate with and
joke around. It adds more to the
whole show. Michael and I are in
sync with each other and enjoy
playing together.
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