Bettie Page, 85, is in the hospital recovering from a heart attack. I’m sure most folks in my generation are familiar with her pinup photos and films from the resurgence of interest in her during the 1990s, and from Olivia’s cheesecake paintings of the pinup queen.
I did a little reading about her tonight, and found a wonderful interview with her on Nerve. She goes into her views on sexuality (she’s for it!), and gave this quote that warmed my heart…
Most of the models today are emaciated. I’m telling you, those girls must have to starve themselves. They can’t even enjoy their food. One of the pleasures, especially of old age, is eating. I’ve gained some weight that I’m trying to get off now, but if I had to give up my ice cream, my fried chicken and my spare ribs — my three favorite foods — I would be miserable.
Go Bettie! A woman who loves a good meal is just that much sexier in my book! And I’m sure l33t H@ck3R 1n1g0 would be excited to hear about a pretty girl with food…his two favorite things!
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