Adore Pin Up Magazine - Issue 14 September/October 2016

Dita Von Teese’s Strip Strip Hooray!

Tempest Storm: A Documentary Film Shannon Brooke Alyssa Kitt Rods & Rockabilly Disabled and Fabulous with Sugar St Claire Miss Burlesque Qld: Lenore Noire

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On the cover

This is truly an issue of queens.

I don’t think I ever imagined I would get to an issue 14, let alone be featuring the Queen of Burlesque, Dita Von Teese; the oldest living burlesque performer and Queen of Exotic Dancing, Tempest Storm; and an icon of modern pin up, Doris Mayday. It was such a dream to interview Doris, who has been at the forefront of the community since I learnt what it was, my photographic role model when I was in front of a camera instead of behind a computer screen, and a key part of Pinup Girl Clothing, a modern vintage fashion institution. I thank Pearl Davies for letting me into the world of Tempest Storm with her moving piece, and Emily Russ for providing an insight into the universe of Dita and Strip Strip Hooray! – who would have known how competitive at Uno Dita is! A queen is someone powerful and esteemed, and if we think of the chess metaphor, one who is able to move in any direction. The personalities and artists in these pages more than live up to this title (or to that of “King” if more fitting), and demonstrate that there is no one way to do, and rock, pin up.

Photography, hair & makeup by Bexterity PinUp Photography.

Editor & designer

Editor’s letter

Brianna Blackhart

Subeditor Alyssa Hanley

Featured writers Emily Russ, Pearl Davies, Alyssa Kitt Hanley, Brianna Blackhart, Bettie Butcher & Sugar St Claire

Featured interviews Doris Mayday, the cast of Strip Strip Hooray! & Lenore Noire

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Contents 6 IN THE SHADOWS WITH SHANNON BROOKE IMAGERY 10 DITA VON TEESE’S STRIP STRIP HOORAY! BY EMILY RUSS 18 LOVE, LUST AND LOSS: TEMPEST STORM, A DOCUMENTARY FILM,

BY PEARL DAVIES 24 FINDING THE LILAC MOON: A DREAM ACT, FROM CONCEPT TO

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CONCERT, BY ALYSSA KITT HANLEY 28 COVER FEATURE: MAYDAY, MAYDAY! UNDER THE COPPER LOCKS

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WITH DORIS MAYDAY 40 CONCRETE KINGDOM FT. MISS MADISON LOUISE 44 THE 2016 RODS & ROCKABILLY FESTIVAL WITH SHANNON BROOKE,

BY BETTIE BUTCHER 52 FRENCH LACE AND A VELVET CHAISE FT. COSETTE DI MONDE 56 DISABLED AND FABULOUS WITH PIN UP MODEL SUGAR ST CLAIRE 60 THE BOMBSHELL TWINS FT. LADY LIPSTICK & MARYLYNN MAY HEM 64 MISS BURLESQUE QLD 2016: AN INTERVIEW WITH WINNER LENORE

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NOIRE, BY ALYSSA KITT HANLEY 66 BERLIN VON BLACK 68 A TRIP TO MIEGUNYAH HOUSE FT. VIVIEN ASTAIRE ADORE PIN UP 5

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Shadows models Lady Medusa (this page), Stephanie Stiletto (right) & Ella Lugosi (following pages) location Brett Spencer via AirBnb.com (this page) & Tony and Janet Peake, Kustom Lane Gallery (following pages)

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A review of the 2016 Australian tour, and interview with fellow cast members Murray Hill, Perle Noire, Natasha Estrada and Ginger Valentine

by Emily Russ

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W

hen I first heard that the one and only Dita Von Teese was bringing her show Strip Strip Hooray! to Australia, I made a pact that nothing on Earth would stop me from going.

This was the woman, the legend, (and the hairstyle role model) that I idolised. So when I was lucky enough to attend both the Brisbane and Gold Coast shows I knew I’d look back on those nights as some of the best of my life. An exaggeration, you might say? Well, for me and thousands of die-hard vintage, burlesque and Dita fans, it’s anything but.

Whether they came for Dita herself or for the dazzling line-up of performers, the fabulously dressed crowds that filled the theatres were simply blown away by the spectacle that was Strip Strip Hooray! Stepping out in front of the grand velvet curtain each night, the ever-witty, ever-entertaining Murray Hill introduced the show and had the audience doubled over in laughter, trying not to spill their drinks.

‘Mr Showbiz’ in every sense of the word, he charmed us all with his suave suits, friendly aura and cheerful songand-dance number before the curtain revealed the iconic, bejeweled martini glass that we all know and love.

Before I could squeal and say “Oh my god, it’s her”, I was awe-struck by

smile – it all makes it look just so easy,

the only thing she wore when the

while she performs tricks that we

performance and the jovial ‘Hey Good

simply can’t fathom. Believe the hype

Lookin’ rendition came to an end.

people, Dita really is a master at her Maintaining the upbeat mood,

craft.

Perle Noire channeled Josephine Taking to the stage after Dita – which

Baker next, in a whirlwind of splits,

is undoubtedly no easy feat – the

shimmies, high kicks and flips.

vivacious and bodacious Natasha

Sensual and bubbly at the same

Estrada commanded our attention with

time, Perle was just all joy as she

a passionate number to a ‘Malageuna’

owned the stage with her gymnastic

/’El Diablo’ mash-up. Stripping away

moves, before Jett Adore seduced the

her pink and canary ruffles, her

audience with a sizzling strip-tease.

punchy performance was topped off

Dressed in a Zorro-inspired cape,

by some seriously impressive tassel-

mask and bedazzled sombrero, ‘The

twirling skills. If Natasha brought the

No-Pantser Romancer’ wowed the

fire, Catherine D’Lish brought the ice,

audience and justified his title as the

showing off some mad athletic skills

Las Vegas Burlesque Hall of Fame’s

in a cool, psychedelic number. Bathed

‘Most Innovative’ performer.

in a kaleidoscope of colours, she effortlessly moved across a giant

How she keeps her hair “ looking so perfect in the midst of it all I just don’t know. A perfectly timed pose, a cheeky wink, a sweet smile – it all makes it look just so easy, while she performs tricks that we simply can’t fathom. Believe the hype people, Dita really is a master at her craft.

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The glamour standard certainly didn’t slip when Dita performed her Bird of Paradise number, swinging around in an ornate bird cage in a feathered, phoenix-like costume. Swishing her tail like a peacock, she emulated a rare, exotic creature in a performance that was as timeless as it was elegant.

Also showing the audience how to do classic strip-tease right, Ginger Valentine was utterly graceful and bewitching, twirling in shades of violet. All class and beauty, there’s a reason why she’s known as ‘The Professional Tease’.

spider-web, throwing in a few splits and high kicks that would make the

As the show was nearing its end,

talents at the Moulin Rouge jealous.

Murray got the audience stomping their feet and enthusiastically spelling

Dita’s gown, adorned with rare steely-

Ask anyone who attended and they’ll

Dita’s name before revealing the

diamond Swarovski jewels. You think

say that a real highlight of the night

finale. Elaborate and mythical, Dita’s

you know ‘sparkly’, and then there’s

was the dance-off. Guided by Murray,

Opium Den featured tantalizing moves

this crystalised Catherine D’Lish

a lucky handful of attendees became

and a finish that filled the theatre with

creation. Sultry and unbelievably

stars for the night as they struck a few

golden confetti – what else?

glamorous, Dita glides across the stage,

moves and competed for the chance

peeling away a glove and undoing a

to meet Dita after the show. Let’s just

Bringing together some of the best

corset with the help of her debonair

say they really got into the spirit of

in the biz, Strip Strip Hooray! was a

Vontourage, before joyously splashing

the night. Of course another highlight,

showcase of unbelievable talent and

about in the shimmering martini glass

especially for Western-obsessed me,

all things glamour. Each giving it their

and showering herself with a giant

was Dita’s Rhinestone Cowgirl number

all and bringing something new to

cocktail olive sponge. How she keeps

where she challenged the audience to

the stage, the performers made the

her hair looking so perfect in the midst

a gun-slinging duel and rode a pink,

show an unforgettable experience

of it all I just don’t know. A perfectly

sparkling mechanical bull. Her famous

that will always leave audiences

timed pose, a cheeky wink, a sweet

LouBOOTins were pretty much

wanting more.

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Photo by Ali Mahdavi

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Murray Hill (left) and Natasha Estrada (right)

An interview with the cast of Strip Strip Hooray!

By Emily Russ

Strip Strip Hooray! would be nothing, of course, without the unbelievable talents that grace the stage. I was lucky enough to catch up with the hilarious Murray Hill and the stunning Perle Noire, Natasha Estrada and Ginger Valentine to talk about Uno, Australian junk food and what it’s like to tour with the SSH crew.

EMILY: Would you mind telling our readers a little bit about your performance for Strip Strip Hooray?

MURRAY: I’m Mr. Showbiz! I’m the ringleader in the show. I warm up the audience, keep things moving and spontaneous throughout the night. Also, I make sure Dita has everything she needs in her dressing room before the show, and I’m always right there waiting to help.

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perceptions of what a burlesque artist is supposed to look like. This is one of my many missions as a black burlesque performer.

NATASHA: I originally created the act in 2007 when I won the Miss Viva Las Vegas Burlesque title and crown. The song, Malagueña, is from the 1920s and there are a million versions of it, but when I heard Brian Setzer’s rendition I got chills. I knew instantly that I wanted to take my clothes off to it! I also had it custom mixed to include El Diablo

by The Chop Tops. I knew I wanted the costume to be vibrant and had the colours and fabrics picked out, but the music definitely influenced the design and movement. This act is really special to me. After winning the title with it, I embarked on a tour across the US and then internationally on my own, which was something I had always dreamed of.

GINGER: My show is a straightforward striptease inspired by my favorite colour – purple. My good friend, Franky Vivid, helped me find this super rare cut of

Harlem Nocturne which fit perfectly with the mood I was going for. The luscious Cassandra gown by Catherine D’lish was the final touch; I just love twirling in that thing.

EMILY: What did you love most about touring Australia with Strip Strip Hooray? Were there any highlights?

MURRAY: I loved meeting so many new people, checking out the great cities and incredible theaters. I also got hooked on the Australian Confectionery Co. snakes candy. I loved all the Aussie sayings and tried to repeat them to people to sound local. “Put a shrimp on the barbie” – what the hell does that mean?!

Aussie’s are special, I’ve got to say. We were in many different cities, and the one common thread was the positive vibe and great energy from the crowds.

PERLE: I must say that the best part about performing in SSH is experiencing the magical show backstage! That’s

Perle Noire

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where the real performances happen!

the entire opening. I couldn’t stop

NATASHA: I go on right after Dita opens

And of course, I truly enjoy working

laughing and the entire audience got to

the show with her iconic Martini glass

with Dita Von Teese. She has been a

laugh with me!

act and every night as I walked up to the

wonderful friend and mentor.

PERLE: My favorite moment in the show

stage to take my place I would think to myself, “Is this really happening?!” We

NATASHA: It was a truly life changing

is sneaking a peek at the Murray Hill

had the ultimate dream team, not just

experience for me in absolutely every

dance off! The challenge was moments

onstage, but off too. Everyone poured

aspect. I fell completely head over heels

before my act so I got to peek from

their heart and soul into it, in every

in love with Australia – I mean in L-O-V-E!

behind the curtain each night. It is an

capacity. We all had so much love for

One of the most memorable moments

amazing experience to see people let go

one another and supported each other

for me was in Sydney. I started my act

of their inhibitions!

unconditionally. Need a hug? A laugh?

a little differently and gave one of my mini sombreros to an audience member right away... little did I know she had a beautiful surprise proposal planned for her girlfriend during the show! I don’t think there was a dry eye in the house.

I’m a total romantic – to share such a special moment is something I won’t ever forget. Also, can we just take a moment to acknowledge the men of Australia?!

GINGER: Petting koalas and kangaroos in Brisbane, finally getting to visit Wheels and Dollbaby in Sydney, and frolicking on the beach in the Gold Coast rank pretty high. In general, it was just a life changing experience to be able to work in Australia for a whole month, doing what I love with people I love. I also miss

NATASHA: I always enjoy and look forward to the dance competition. You just never know what is going to happen when it comes to crowd participation and it’s consistently the highlight.

of this show and love them all dearly. We are a big, crazy family and it’s a dream

GINGER: Dita initiated numerous Uno tournaments. In fact, one of those tournaments got so serious we put

opening monologue in front of 2,000 people and out of the corner of my eye I saw one of the players pointing at me, then she started heckling me.

Meanwhile, I’m still telling jokes and doing the opening. She started really going for it and pointing – the problem is, her Australian accent was so thick I had no idea what she was saying! She wouldn’t stop. I finally had to stop the opening and asked, “What the hell are

work with Dita. I have a deep respect for and glamour, and I am so grateful to

EMILY: Of course we have to ask – what’s it like working with Dita and the rest of the performers?

and, of course, burlesque. She’s got

having a great time. I came out for the

all so much! It’s also such an honour to her passion and dedication to burlesque

those in Texas – not easily anyway!

They were partying, rambunctious, and

with such a fun, talented lot. I miss them

guys won $40!

showbiz, showmanship, entertainment,

a women’s rugby team in the audience.

to be able to work hard and play hard

money into it and one of our lighting

and Schweppes lemonade. You can’t get

MURRAY: [At] one of the shows we had

experience with very special people.

rolling with laughter.

both have a great love for old-school

participation?

be rough, but this was a very special

GINGER: I’m crazy about the cast and crew

– in particular Crunchie bars, Cheezels

malfunctions or hilarious audience

ten years and being on the road can

with the audience every night had us

MURRAY: Dita’s a total showgirl pro. We

moments while on tour? Any costume

life coach? Done! I’ve been touring for

Murray is a genius and his interactions

all the delicious produce and junk food

EMILY: Were there any funny

Someone to glue on your pastie? A

the highest standards in the biz, and it makes the entire cast and crew rise

have been able to perform on this run.

We were touring for a month, so the cast really had a lot of time to get together and make memories. Dita orchestrated our trip to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Brisbane and hosted an amazing cast and crew pot luck dinner in Melbourne.

EMILY: What’s next for you? What can our readers look forward to?

up and give their all every single night.

MURRAY: I’ll be coming back to Oz with

I’ll always have my best tux ready for a

another show, Club Swizzle, later in the

show with Dita. Oh, and she’s a bona fide

year. I’m cooking up some TV projects

Uno card shark – ruthless!

and writing a book. I’ll be entertaining

When touring with the same people – same planes, vans, shows and theaters – you can’t help but bond. It’s like

at-large, so to speak. I’m also going to try and lose 40 pounds by Friday – which means I’ve had to lay off the snakes!

traveling with a family of show pony

PERLE: I have finally revealed the

misfits. The cast brings their A-game

legendary House of Noire! It’s a high-end

every night, and then it’s time for fun

burlesque dance company specialising

and exploring the cities. It’s a great

in elegance and opulence. We will make

feeling to be part of a community like

our debut at the New York Burlesque

this – one that truly accepts you for who

Festival this fall.

you are and celebrates differences. We are one diverse and wacky bunch, right!

NATASHA: Moving to Australia? Well at

Try to imagine being on a bus with that

least coming back to perform soon. I’m

crew for five weeks – PARTY!

developing new burlesque acts and also singing with a new band that I would

you saying to me?!” After all that, it

PERLE: I love everyone in the show! It’s

turned out that my fly was open during

love to tour with. You can stay up to date

an absolute dream come true!

on my website.

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She’s got the highest standards in the biz, and it makes the entire cast and crew rise up and give their all every single night. I’ll always have my best tux ready for a show with Dita. Oh, and she’s a bona fide Uno card shark – ruthless!

Murray Hill

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Love, lust and loss

The world’s oldest living burlesque performer Tempest Storm reveals another side to her glamorous life in her new self-titled documentary Words by Pearl Davies “Las Vegas. Sin City. My City. The

famous, or because she is arguably the last

relationships with her family, most

stage was my home when I didn’t

star of theatrical burlesque, but because

notably her daughter Patti, whom she

have a home. The audience was

for someone who has made a career out

abandoned as a child over 50 years ago.

my family when I didn’t have a family, and I’m not letting the curtain fall yet, I’ve got things left to do...” – Tempest Storm

of revealing herself, Tempest is actually a very private person. Her image has been disseminated all over the world – she has been seen but she has rarely been heard.

And that’s why this project is important to me and why it was a very brave thing for

Born Annie Blanch Banks of Eastman, Georgia, the now formally (and legally)

Tempest to do.”

From collaborating with some of today’s most prominent burlesque personalities including Dita Von Teese, Claire Sinclair (Playboy 2011 Playmate of the Year), and Danielle Colby (also known as a host of TV show American Pickers); to having her own personal clothing line with popular pin

The film opens up with today’s 88-year-

up clothing label Tatyana; recording with

old glamour queen rummaging through

famed musician Jack White; and having

her top draw, revealing decorated

friends like director and producer Garry

undergarments. “It’s a G-string,” says

Marshall (Happy Days and Pretty Woman);

Produced and directed by Nimisha Mukerji

Storm, holding up her old performance

Storm still has fans in awe of her glitter

and co-produced by Kaitlyn Regehr,

panties. “I glued the rhinestones one

and glamour, and all that she has done

Tempest Storm – A Documentary Film

by one. I sat there one day and said,

within the burlesque industry throughout

explores the life of the world’s oldest

that needs rhinestones.” Storm narrates

her illustrious career.

living burlesque performer. “I first met

throughout the 82-minute film, frolicking

Tempest while conducting my PhD research,

across a timeline spanning over six

“Tempest Storm was one of my idols

and Tempest really stood out within the

decades of tease, romance and exposé. It

[when I was] growing up in New York and

context of that work,” Regehr muses. “She

is all in preparation for her most important

The Bronx. We were young, sixteen and

stood out not just because she was

and final act – repairing the broken

seventeen-year-olds, and we’d go

known Tempest Storm has lived a life of love, lust and loss as she has shimmied her way through the decades.

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downtown to see the burlesque shows.

“If you tell anyone we’ll kill ya.” To date,

“It was very dangerous at that time for us to

Among these other dancers, she had a

these men remain unidentified and

be together,” explains Storm. Determined

way, she was a class act, when she took

have never been brought to trial. At just

for love to conquer all, she married

her clothes off – it was almost artistic,”

fourteen, Storm was married in Georgia,

Jeffries at her local courthouse in 1959

recalled Garry Marshall, who sadly passed

knowing it would legally separate her

in a gorgeous gown made by his mother.

away this July after filming. Tempest has

from her parents, and 48 hours later it

As news of their love spread, so too did

long had friends in high places, in 1955

was annulled. Years on and another young

the hate. Her family were displeased by

famously collaborating with the Queen

marriage later, she moved to Los Angeles,

the union to say the least, and the papers

of Pin Ups Bettie Page in the cult classic

and received her big break while still

read ‘White Stripper Marries Negro.” “My

Teaserama. “She played my maid. She was

Annie Banks.

manager that managed me in the beginning,

a delight. She was that pixie type of thing you know, and we hit it off good,” Storm affectionately recounted of Page.

Lillian Hunt of the legendary Follies Theatre in Los Angeles once said “Burlesque is an art, worthy of serious

Lillian Hunt, well she never spoke to me again,” Storm’s voice shakes as she holds back her tears. Losing major contracts for films and modelling, Storm soldiered on,

Yet behind all the sparkles and

study”. After Annie walked into Lillian’s

underneath the fame there remains a

office for an interview she was told to

broken girl with a troubled past. Growing

take her clothes off. In doing so Annie

Before meeting Herb Jeffries, Storm was

up during the Great Depression, Storm

asked “Do you think my bust is too big for

headlining at The Dunes in 1957, and

remembers picking cotton and corn in

this business?” to which Hunt replied “Oh

it was there that Elvis Presley came to

the fields and running down the road to

honey, they can never be too big for this

see her perform, and then snuck into

greet her father after work. She recalls

business.” That day she was hired and

her hotel room in the wee hours of the

him picking her up and placing her over

started dancing in the back of a chorus

morning. “He was 22 and I was 29. I taught

his shoulder, and that on one particular

line, and within a month her pay went

him everything he knew,” she laughs. She

occasion her Aunt Edna watched on as she

from 40 dollars per week to 60 (around

told Elvis she didn’t want the attention

ran down the drive to meet him. When the

800 dollars by today’s standards). It was

from their rendezvous and didn’t want

young Annie Banks yelled “My daddy is

the most she had ever made, and her

him coming through the lobby, so he

coming” her aunt replied “that’s not your

newfound career required a stage name.

climbed over the fence in the back and

real daddy,” and it was then that Annie Banks would never be the same again.

“What about Sunny Day?” asked Hunt.

“Lillian, I really don’t feel like a Sunny Day”

happy to have finally found love.

in doing so split his slacks. “Well, at least I didn’t have to undress ya!”, she laughs some more. She would also become

“I was a happy little girl before that

proclaimed Annie. “What about Tempest

happened,” Tempest declares. “A lot later

Storm?” Hunt replied, and the rest was

on in years, I woke up one night and he was

history. Storm’s first television break was

on top of me. I kicked him off and got away

for the Mickey Awards – a comedy take on

from him. I never told my mother about

the Academy Awards starring comedians

that” she says of her step-father. For years

Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. It was at

she tried desperately to get information

the Mickey Awards in 1951 that she was

from her mother on the whereabouts of

awarded a Mickey for The Girl with the Two

her real father and who he was, but her

Biggest Props in Hollywood, referring of

In 1963 Storm gave birth to her first

mother refused and took all she knew

course to her natural 36D bust. “I was on

and only daughter Patricia, fathered

to her grave. Years later, she found one

my way.”

by Jeffries, whom she was married to

photograph of her parents together in her mother’s purse, forever trying to solve the puzzle of why he went away.

As Storm shook her booty into the next eight years, she went on to marry a further two times, and it was her latest

close with John. F. Kennedy prior to his presidential reign. “I met him when he was a senator, the first time in 1957, and it was a great relationship, and he was a great man. We used to meet in Washington DC at the Mayflower Hotel. I felt like I was a teenager again.”

for ten years. “She was a happy baby, (and) they called us the First Family of Burlesque.” When Patricia, known as Patti, was just ten, Storm flew to Florida

Storm’s heartbreaking stories of

husband, famed country artist Herb

childhood abuse went beyond her step-

Jeffries, who finally stole her heart. “He

father. She was bullied at school by her

was a handsome man, a highly educated

peers because of her large breasts, and

person. We had a lot of fun (and it was)

began to wear excruciatingly tight bras

the first time I really experienced real love.”

in order to conceal them. After making

Tragically, Tempest, who deserved to love

her first ever dress at thirteen years old,

and be loved, was scorned once more,

pretty and in white, she excitedly wore

this time by the tabloids. Her marriage

it into the town centre. Her journey was

occurred at a time where interracial

interrupted when she was attacked by

relationships were looked down upon,

As the years went on, so did the silence

three boys from her school including the

and unthinkably taboo in the South.

between Tempest and her estranged

local sheriff’s son, who took her into the

Jeffries was African American, and known

family, especially with Patti. “She’s just cut

hills and each raped her, warning her

as America’s first black singing cowboy.

off communication with us.” Patti is now in

for engagements and never returned.

Leaving her legacy behind to pursue her performance career, it wasn’t for another ten years that Storm reconnected with Patricia, and by then her little girl had grown up and the damage had been done.

“It was tough, performing and having a child at the same time,” explains Storm.

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her fifties and has a 21-year-old child of

that her father passed away. She found out

through the telephone. Even after so

her own with special needs. The phrase

that he was married for over 35 years at

many have conveyed their love for her

time heals all wounds does not apply here,

the time of his death, from when Tempest

throughout the documentary – her family,

but I guess who could blame her? Tempest

was four years old. What happened before

her fans – it’s the love from her abandoned

filled the distance between her and her

then to make him leave is a question

daughter that Storm craves for most.

only daughter with the intimate connection

Storm will never have answered, at least

she had with her fans, and it’s what kept

not in this lifetime.

her going. “I get unconditional love from my

With tears in her eyes and in absolute silence, Storm stares dumbfounded into

“I’ve been angry for a long time. Why did

the distance, the coloured clips of her

you go away?” says Storm to her father’s

dancing in the 60s turning to grey. Before

gravesite. She continues, “I only wish you

she left all those years ago, she recalls

Storm travels to her hometown of

would have been there for me.” But like-

finding papers in the closet, detailing how

Eastman, Georgia to visit family and

father-like-daughter, Storm abandoned

husband Herb Jefferies had gone to court

reconnect. Her brother Leonard is

her own daughter in her childhood. In the

claiming she was an unfit mother. Is this

emotional and frail. He sits in his chair

hope of resolution, something she never

why she walked out? “I never told him I

with his breathing aid and speaks of his

had a chance to receive with her own

saw that,” she says. The last day she saw

mixed emotions regarding Storm’s visit.

parents, Storm has been attempting to

her daughter, it was morning and Storm

“I basically figure this will be our last visit

reconnect with Patti, but to no avail. She

was getting ready to fly to Florida for work

together before... my death or hers. She

did, however, find more success reuniting

when ten year old Patti asked “are you

keeps sayin’ that the end is not comin’, but

with Patti’s father. Jeffries sits frail, yet

coming back this time mother…?”

one day it’ll walk up on your back door.”

not frail enough to not tell Storm just

audience. Every time I walk out on that stage, I feel safe, because I’m in control.”

With one quiet glance into the camera, he does his best to hold back tears as he says “and until that day...” taking an emotional breath before continuing on –

how beautiful she is. The next clips show

Reflecting on the life of this divine diva,

Storm reading his obituary in the local

Tempest Storm finishes up where it all

“

began, in the bittersweet cotton fields

Tempest filled the distance

of Eastman, Georgia. She sways ever so gently in a white gown to Kelsi Fadness’

“I wish her all the happiness, in the world.”

between her and her only

A genuinely beautiful moment caught on

daughter with the intimate

film of one brother’s love for his sister.

connection she had with her

“I admit that I should have found more time

fans, and it’s what kept her

song Human performed by Nicknervous, and with the golden Georgia sunset behind her.

A life well lived for everybody, yet

to see you,” says Storm to her brother.

going. I get unconditional love

As he tries to tell her about his life, “I’ve

from my audience. Every time

stayed in Eastman, tried to get as far as I

I walk out on that stage, I feel

of the burlesque industry and continues

safe, because I’m in control.

to take part in functions and festivals

could in life, which, may not be that far, but...” she interrupts him to say “If I would

”

have stayed here I wouldn’t be around

paper. The legendary Herb Jeffries died in

today”. A genuine man, Leonard grabs

2014 of heart failure, after reaching the

his sister and tells her he loves her very

age of 100.

much, yet any “I love you too” in return is notably absent.

In a continuing effort to reconnect with

Her niece hugs her on film and tells her

calls her once again to let her know she

she loves her dearly, to just a “thank

is near and aching to see her. She finally

you” in return. Awkward silences fill the

receives a return call to her hotel room,

rooms of her family as she visits for

but it doesn’t go as well as she’d hoped.

the documentary. In contrast, she calls

“We’re your only family, and your career

her daughter often during the film and

has always come first,” says Patti. As

leaves several messages telling her she

Tempest tries to explain how she’s been

loves her, but to this day never receives

on the road travelling with burlesque

any love in return.

festivals, Patricia cuts her off and says

Patti, Storm goes to visit her, and on film

“and that’s more important, that’s more

seemingly having nobody, Tempest Storm to this day remains an active supporter

around the world. At the time of printing, Storm is yet to reconnect with Patti, but will continue to pursue communication in the hope of forgiveness, tying up loose ends and righting her wrongs.

Reconnection with the one she loves most may be her most important curtain call of all, and at some point in time, we all deserve redemption.

“I made it to the top, and I’m still up there, but, sometimes I wonder, was it really worth it?” – Tempest Storm Tempest Storm: A Documentary Film will be aired at The Factory Theatre in Sydney on the 18th of September 2016, from 1pm.

Storm was finally able to visit her

important than me and my daughter? I just

biological father’s gravesite after her

can’t forgive and forget.” It’s been years

If you are struggling as a survivor of

long time manager and best friend

since a visit and Storm’s only grandchild

sexual assault, the Sexual Assault Services

Harvey Robbins hired a genealogist and

is now an adult. “What you did changed

Australia (www.sass.org.au) and the

researcher to track him down. “I’ve had

my whole life, and it still affects me. I don’t

National Sexual Assault Hotline USA

a lot of managers, but not as great as this

want you coming to the house and ringing

800-656.HOPE (4673) can assist you to

man” she said of Robbins. It was in 1967

my doorbell, please, not now” Patti pleads

connect with support.

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A DREAM ACT, FROM CONCEPT TO CONCERT

Alyssa Kitt Hanley

computer and there it was. An email

embarking on my second year of

With photos by KTB

from Dolores Daiquiri, producer of the

producing Miss Burlesque Queensland.

of www.ktbdesign.net

Australian Burlesque Festival (ABF)

There was no spare time in my life,

with an offer to be a 2016 headliner.

let alone time to to get enough sleep

f you know me well, then you would

Squees, squeals and running around

(a decent 10-12 hours a night), have

know my strong desire to get an

with excitement. What an honour. ABF

a social life, and spend an inordinate

intensely fluffy, lilac pointed, Persian

is one of the most prestigious festivals

amount of time at the nail parlour

cross Ragdoll kitten. Her name will

in the world to headline; an incredible

(because let’s face it… maintaining razor-

be Lady Smoochington Kitt the first.

touring festival around every major city

sharp inch long Louboutin stillettos is a

The only big problem in acquiring my

in Australia with some of the world’s top

full-time job in itself). 2016 was no time

little fur child thus far has been my

performers. I didn’t need to be asked

to rest on my laurels.

intense inability to be at home ever.

twice and accepted at once. Dolores

“After August, I’ll be less busy. I’ve

Daiquiri having faith in me, I needed

Creating a dream act

got the Australian Burlesque Festival,

to create something grander than

The process of becoming inspired and

Miss Burlesque Australia and all these

anything I had put on the stage before,

making a dream act is different for every

contracts to get done first but then I’ll

and I immediately set off on making

performer. I start with either a mood, a

be travelling less” I keep telling myself.

one of my dream acts – Le Luna de Lilas

concept, a colour, a piece of music or an

Well… it’s August. I have applied to my

(translated to The Lilac Moon).

emotion that I wish to evoke. I had files

I

rental agency for Smooch and been

and files of vaulted inspiration for this

approved. However, my year doesn’t

This year saw creating my new act, while

act in my hard-drive and I was ready to

seem to be slowing down in the least.

rehearsing my other touring act, Siren

flex my creative muscles.

Time for a quick recap!

of the Swamp, putting together a new workshop to tour with ABF, Big, Bad

Finding the perfect piece of music was

Booty, while simultaneously doing my

a challenge for this act. I wanted it to be

Lying in bed one morning, a freshly

Masters in Publishing, and working as a

classical – a throwback to my days as a

created bed-office cave that freelancers

freelance journalist, writer and editor.

classical musician and the music that I

the world over deny, I got out my

Let’s also throw into the mix that I was

listen to most. Originally moved by Sally

Australian Burlesque Festival

Rand’s Claire de Lune, I wanted to find

last, transformative like a moving Erte

felt the pressure of getting this one

a similarly evocative piece that hadn’t

painting – wrangling this beast costume

right. But debut performances very

been used to death. The piece that I

is a true test and not for the faint hearted. rarely go according to plan. My hands

ended up using was a culmination of

shook, while I clipped the furs on they

three different orchestral movements

I’d been in the rehearsal studio for

kept removing themselves from their

from Resphigi’s Fountains of Rome.

months rehearsing choreography to my

fastenings, and I came offstage feeling

Together, they came to about 17 minutes.

final cut of music, but it’s very hard to

less than stellar. Thank god for getting

I worked closely with Brisbane composer,

mime how you think a costume is going

workable five minutes. No small edit, but

to perform two acts on this night. I to feel, move and communicate with you returned with the acrobatic, bitchbefore it’s actually in your possession. badass to the bone Siren of the Swamp,

we created the track, complete with a

I’m always telling my students, “Listen

where I can leave all my inhibitions

nuanced, musical narrative arch, rise and

to what the costume says, move how

behind and rock my solid Swarovski

fall, an opening, a climax and a dramatic

it wants to move – don’t force it.” On

Puimond corset and seriously mean

end. The best part of all was that it was

top of this challenge, I had also thrown

stage persona.

completely mine. Nobody else could

Flo a serious curveball. I’d lost weight

use this track, and in burlesque, that is

between the initial measurements I’d

I got back into my Sydney rehearsal

basically unheard of.

sent her months prior and the last set of

studio for a week to refine before

toiles we had fit, and I’d dropped more

flying to Melbourne to begin the lion’s

than a few centimetres.

share of the touring portion of ABF. I

Markus Ojala, to get the track down to a

Costuming a dream act

worked side by side with international

The costume was the next step. Originally it was going to be in baby pink, but I

Any costumier, couturier, designer or

burlesque icon Dirty Martini, and

had recently created The Cherryblossom

dress-maker will tell you that placing

fellow Australian powerhouses Zelia

Tree, with its rich pink tones and baby

those pins is an integral part of

Rose, Jacqueline Furey, our MC Elena

pink hues, so I needed to rethink. I

creating the perfect gown. When it all

Gabrielle and festival producer, Dolores

reached out to my long-time costumier,

turned up – finished, stage ready and

Daiquiri. The team powered through 12

the legendary New Zealand based Flo

sparkling with a zillion Swarovski, it

shows, 8 cities, and a few very heavy

Foxworthy, for guidance. Her wait-list

was swimming on me. Panic! The word

suitcases, becoming overtired showgirls

was long but she too shared my opulent

could not even begin to describe how

hopped up on coffee and lollies.

vision and suggested that I would look

I felt! Two weeks out from the debut

Performing the same two acts night in

incredible in soft lilac. I was immediately

we had to completely refit the whole

and night out from May to July certainly

reminded of the incredible lilac colour

costume. Flo being in New Zealand and

gets your dream act to the standard that

that surrounds a full moon, and the

having just flown to Hong Kong on a

you always hoped it would be.

costume began to take shape in my mind.

film project, she sourced for me a local

My dream act needed a dream team, so

Sydney costume designer to pin it all

Vanguard Burlesque

we started exchanging ideas. Inspired

back in. After a marathon of unpicking

An artist’s work is never done. You never

by a great fur skirt gown worn by Lucille

and refitting, the lilac dream was back

put a piece down and say, ‘that’s done

Bremer in the 1945 MGM film Ziegfeld

in my grasps.

evolving now’. I had strong visions for

Follies, we set to work to get it made.

this piece and I’m currently working on a With the costume completed and the

variation of Le Luna de Lilas, which is The

So much work goes into making

debut date only one week away, I had

Lilac Boudoir, using some elements of

these grand costumes. Decisions and

some serious rehearsals underway

the costume but creating a new act with

discussions range from real fur or fake

before it was ready to be seen on

additional costume pieces. The variation

fur, what would dye easily, hold its

the stage of the first show of the

will be a classic 1940s style of boudoir

shape, move like we wanted it to move,

Australian Burlesque Festival, at the

burlesque (think Lili St Cyr in her

and the sheer logistics of how heavy

Blue Mountain’s prestigious turn of

bedroom) with newly recorded music,

this costume was going to be. Then

the century Hydro Majestic. I pushed

ready for the 2016 season of Vanguard

came the monster question – would it

back my writing deadlines, got all my

Burlesque at Brisbane Powerhouse’s

be physically possible for each fur tail to

uni work done and out of the way, and

Wonderland Festival.

pull off and become arm pieces? How,

spent the entire week treading the

what and why would we even tempt

floorboards of my Marrickville studio.

fate with something so complex? Toiles

One dream act created. An artistic vision brought to life, brought to the stage, to

were sent, played with, feedback given,

Before the audience, the costume

audiences, to fans, friends and family.

first fittings made, altered, embellished

looked like a thousand effervescing

Now I’m really feeling bright lime green

and then set in Swarovski. While this

jewels spilling onto the stage. The flute

and I’m onto the next act already. I’m

costume in her full glory is incredible,

solo was soft, ethereal and soulful. I’m

sure I’ll be home long enough to get my

each layer more magnificent than the

not a nervous performer usually, but I

kitten in 2017.

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“An artist’s work is never done. You” never put a piece down and say, ‘that’s done evolving now’.

Alyssa Kitt

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UN D E R TH E COPPER LOCKS

WI T H DO R I S MAY DAY

photography Lauren Horwood hair Tony Medina of His Vintage Touch makeup Erika Reno Artistry lingerie What Katie Did location The Beverly Hills Hotel interview by Brianna Blackhart

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Ask any pin up girl who their modern day idols are, and you will hear the name Doris Mayday over and over. Doris first stepped onto the vintage scene as an attendee at rockabilly shows, but now commands the attention of any retro event. She has made a name for herself as one of the top pin up models in the world, and particularly as a face of the renowned clothing brand Pinup Girl Clothing (“PUG”), whose Californian boutique she also manages. We were lucky enough to get the chance to learn a whole lot more about Doris, including about her modelling journey, how she first became involved with PUG, her passion for rock and roll dancing, and her views on the correlation between feminism and pin up.

Brianna: Can you give us a bit of history as to how you first got

including the hands on renovation

outfits when you’re not dressing up

and fit out work – PUG has grown

for something? Do you own many

and grown, and attracted thousands

modern items of clothing that aren’t

of new customers the world over.

particularly mid-century inspired?

What would you describe as your proudest moments working with the business and its owner Laura Byrnes?

away to theme park, then I am cleaning and organizing my closet! Our home

be when we do the contest for

is from the 1920’s so closet space is....

#PUGCHANGEDMYLIFE. Laura reads

interesting. So I have to stay on top

through every entry, and is moved by all

of things and I feel a clean house sets

of them, and when we finally pick one

you up for success! I just realized how

and fly them here for their own Pinup

incredibly generic 1950s housewife I

Girl photoshoot, it is so special. You

sound, but it helps me! You de-clutter

really see everything come full circle.

your life, you de-clutter you mind. In

Laura created this company as a place

regards to taking a day off from vintage,

for people to feel included. We truly are

my only clothes that aren’t in that

a bunch of misfits that found a common

aesthetic are my yoga clothes or a few

ground and hit it running!

graphic tees but most of those have

Brianna: What does a week in the

Brianna: You started modelling

look like?

before you turned 18, and have

Doris: Four days out of the week I’m up before the sun is, doing hot yoga. I find it so important to keep my mind everything thrown my way. Then I am

into rockabilly shows and would try to strike up any conversation I could to get someone to dance with me. These events started to bring out more photographers since girls were so dressed up and it went from there. I did a pinup calendar, and through a random event wound

off to work Monday to Friday in the office, and also touching base with the boutique to keep things running smoothly. I am in charge of PR, most events, and whatever else people pop

racked up a more than impressive portfolio by now, including many look books for PUG and other labels like the original Bettie Page Clothing. Do you have any idea of what your total number of photoshoots would be? What do you think are the most important things you’ve learnt about modelling since you first started?

their head in and ask for! Though we

Doris: Wow – I don’t have the faintest

are growing, we are still a small enough

idea! Some weeks I can shoot three to

company where feedback and ideas are

four times, while sometimes I get two or

welcomed! There’s no fear if I want to

three weeks off. I didn’t really shoot for

respectfully put in my two cents.

my brief stint of living in Minneapolis,

up meeting the owners of the original

Occasionally I’ll work weekends, and then

Bettie Page Clothing and started working

I somehow manage to squeeze in shoots

with them to get their stores open. And

either on weekends, evenings, or I’ll

through the fashion industry, I met Laura

shuffle my schedule around. Fortunately

Byrnes of Pinup Girl Clothing (I think we

my boyfriend Daniel and I live together

talked via MySpace first – hah!) and we

or else I’d never see him! We’re also

met at a clothing convention and hit it

social butterflies and get asked to attend

off. Since then, I would model for them

some fabulous events like launch parties,

and do events and when I decided to

screenings... we sound very L.A. but it’s

make the big move to Los Angeles, Pinup

great to stay busy with work and play

Girl let me join full time to open up

that all into our lives.

Pinup Girl Boutique!

vintage images on them!

life of Doris Mayday these days

with Pinup Girl Clothing in particular?

the music scene! I loved trying to sneak

not working or shooting, if I can’t sneak

I have with Laura Byrnes has to

and body in shape to keep up with

into the pinup scene by first getting into

Hah! If I get a genuine day off where I’m

Doris: One of the proudest moments

involved in the pin up scene, and

Doris: I found myself getting involved

Doris: What is this day off you speak of?

but otherwise I’d say it has to be over 200 – yikes! The biggest thing I learned is come prepared! Bring all sorts of undergarments, shoes, jewellery and makeup (even if there is a makeup artist!) because you never, ever, want to shoot and feel uncomfortable with how you look, because it will read. So whether that means you didn’t like how they did your eyebrows or they didn’t have the right size heel for you, make sure you can control that! And when

Brianna: What does a day off and

working with new people, make sure

Brianna: Since you assisted with

winding down time look like? Is your

there is an agreement on paper or email.

the opening of the PUG Boutique in

wardrobe all vintage, all the time, or

Models have a bad rep of just being a

Burbank, California in 2012 –

do you crave way more casual

body, so you have to prove that you have

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One of the proudest moments I have with Laura Byrnes has to be when we do the contest for #PUGCHANGEDMYLIFE. Laura reads through every entry, and is moved by all of them, and when we finally pick one and fly them here for their own Pinup Girl photoshoot, it is so special. You really see everything come full circle.

Laura created this company as a place for people to feel included. We truly are a bunch of misfits that found a common ground and hit it running!

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a brain and are aware that you are a

might we see you changing your look

Doris: I am so lucky to have some

business. You need to make sure you

up in the future?

of my friends run some of the best

dot your ‘I’s and cross your ‘T’s, because no one is going to look out for you like you will for yourself.

Doris: I’ve learned to never say never.

I really do love my red hair. A lot of my family are gingers since I am part

Brianna: You must have your

Scottish, while the rest are brunette

photoshoot preparation down pat

since I’m part Italian. But I grew up with

by now. What’s your routine like for

dirty blonde hair covered in freckles so

getting ready for a shoot day?

I changed my hair every month as soon

Doris: If my shoot time isn’t too early I will start with yoga, then hop in the shower and get a good scrub. I shave as if I’m going to shoot in a bikini because I can’t tell you how many times in my career swimsuits have been

as my mom said I could get a Sally’s Beauty Card! In fact, I had planned to go to beauty school. That was a goal of mine but then fashion came calling. But I can’t say I’d want to change the colour

Brianna: You have a long friendship

I was shooting jackets! I’ve learned

with vintage hair stylist Tony

to get my nails professionally done

Medina, more commonly known as His

them and that is a pain for photoshop.

I wash my weave in case a hair stylist wants to use it, but I have pretty thick hair so that’s not too often. Pack up a nude thong, spanx, longline or strapless bra and inserts – you never know the contraption you will be wearing, and a robe. I make sure the outfit I’m wearing while on set is something I can take on and off without going over my head so I don’t mess up hair or makeup.

I eat a high protein breakfast and coffee and pack a snack. Being vegetarian, I’ve learned to do that because sometimes mistakes happen with catering or you get a cheap client that won’t provide food. So I am always prepared so that I don’t complain, because NO ONE WILL HIRE YOU AGAIN IF YOU ARE A COMPLAINER – and they will talk about you after. They will. Trust me. That’s the industry. I am signed with an agency for

So a lot of times I’ll get a text with a photo and I just write back SOLD! Paper Moon Vintage has been my new stomping ground in LA, and Swellegant in Newport is fabulous. And I love Crashtheparty1956 on Etsy! But you will still find me at flea markets trying to find treasures and bargains. My favorite recent piece is a 1940’s Pink Taffeta Sequined Peplum dress – haven’t revealed that one yet!

Brianna: What’s the least you’ve ever

anytime soon.

randomly pulled out when I was told

beforehand, because I am too hard on

vintage stores and online boutiques!

...when working with “ new people, make sure there is an agreement on paper or email. Models have a bad rep of just being a body, so you have to prove that you have a brain and are aware that you are a business. You need to make sure you dot your ‘I’s and cross your ‘T’s, because no one is going to look out for you like you will for yourself.

”

paid for a vintage piece in your collection, and what would you say is the most valuable of your vintage pieces?

Doris: Since my boutique is in Burbank, an older established city, I have elderly women or their daughters come in and give me things just because they want it to go to a good home that would wear it and cherish it. Talk about a perk!

My favorite free piece is a 1930s floor length velvet cape with a hood! And my most valuable piece would be a tie – both are mustard, too! One is a 1930s floor length dress where the waist is completely hand-stitch embroidered, while the other is a sequined and rhinestoned burlesque dancer’s dress with a slit that goes to the high heavens!

Brianna: You’re a retro music lover

Vintage Touch, who is truly one of

and often post about bands you’ve

the best in the business. Would you

seen or videos of you having a

say Tony has had an influence on

dance on your Instagram. Do you

your style, and has he taught you

have a favourite genre? What were

any great tricks?

the first vintage records you started listening to? Who are your favorite

more mainstream work, and a bad rep

Doris: Tony has practically taught me

spreads fast! So always be prepared, be

everything with my hair! He has spoiled

nice to everyone on set, don’t just be on

me rotten by letting me be his guinea

Doris: I think DooWop was my first love

your phone, and say thank you!

pig. And as much as he has taught me,

when it comes to vintage music, and

nothing beats getting your hair done by

that’s what I learned to jive to. Most

him. It’s a piece of art. I am so proud of

rockabilly I love, but R & B from that

how far he has come! We are both quite

era would probably beat that! My first

the cheerleader for each other.

records were all country, specifically

known as a blonde that you spoke

Brianna: What are your favourite

country crooners, especially the ladies!

of feeling like you weren’t allowed

vintage pieces you’ve bought

My favorite new bands would be Leon

to change your hair colour. Do you

recently, and where do you usually

Bridges, JD McPherson and The Rhythm

think you’ve settled on this colour or

hunt for new items?

Shakers.

Brianna: You’re well known for your signature copper locks. But you weren’t always a fiery redhead – once upon a time you were so

bands of today?

Rose Maddox and Patsy Cline. I loved

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Brianna: Do you view vintage music

Doris: Once of my favorite places work

Brianna: You always seem to have

as having influenced your fashion

has taken me is Texas – I fell in love with

a strong posse of pin up friends

style? What are your favorite outfits

Houston! And I get asked all the time

around you. Who are your favourite

to wear when you’re going to be on

about Australia so I think I need to come

pin up models that you know, and

the dancefloor?

down next year!

who are your favourites that you

Doris: Music definitely influences what

Brianna: I have a question from a

I chose to wear – the era, the genre,

friend and fellow fan of yours (@

Doris: I lucked out on making some

everything! And when I dance it’s all

jemimamay_): “What is it like to wake

pretty gorgeous (and kind!) friends,

about comfy shoes and if I won’t rip it!

up every morning and lowkey be the

because trust me – just because they are

hottest woman in the entire universe?”

pretty on the outside doesn’t mean they

Would you care to answer?

are pretty inside, and that is always a

Brianna: How did you learn to dance vintage styles like swing – did you attend classes or learn yourself?

Doris: One of my first boyfriends was initially my dance partner. We would spend hours practicing, and watching old 1950’s rock n’ roll movies to study them, and just like those old movies, we fell for each other. I think I learned to really advance though in dancing from attending rockabilly weekenders and going over to Europe for them, too. They

Doris: That is far too kind and also totally bologna! I would ask her how is it like to wake up and be the nicest woman in the world? ;) Brianna: What is it like having a fan-base, and people recognizing you in public? I imagine it must have some overwhelming moments along with all the love?

have some real amazing dancers over

Doris: Anytime I receive any recognition

there! When you dance with all sorts of

it is beyond flattering and surprising.

people, you pick up all sorts tricks and

It’s interesting in this world. I could

styles that become ingrained in you.

have a line of people to take my photo,

Brianna: The annual Viva Las Vegas festival, the largest rockabilly festival in the world, was on in April, and you were in attendance surrounded by PUG ladies. Can you tell us about your favourite moments at Viva?

Doris: Dancing til’ six in the morning, always! Nothing will beat those record hops. I love the bands and I love the shopping, but when you feel the floor shaking from everyone bopping, it’s incredible!

Brianna: What other vintage events are highlights on your calendar and why?

Doris: My favorite vintage thing to do is when Downtown LA hosts events where you can tour the historic old theatres on Broadway. They are some of the most beautiful buildings in America.

a group scream when they see me out and about, and than I can be completely looked over and people are like “who?”

Which is kind of amazing, it really puts things in perspective. Recently I had some fans come up to me who were so sweet, we took photos, and my friends I was with were impressed. And then Victoria Beckham walked past me with her security... yeah, I’m still just a regular girl in this world!

Brianna: A lot of girls in the pin up scene would consider meeting you to be a kind of ‘celebrity moment’.

Do you ever meet people who are your own celebrity moments, and if

hard pill to swallow. Fellow pinup models I love are Miss Rockabilly Ruby, Renee Olstead, Gia Genevieve, Angelieque Noir, Masuimi Max, and Lola Devlin who is a lingerie designer. Online I lurk way too may girls to even begin a list!

Brianna: Would you describe yourself as a feminist? If so, do you consider there to be a relationship between feminism and pin up?

Doris: I would hope that everyone would describe themselves as a feminist and I think it correlates beautifully with pinup. Feminism is all about men and woman being equal, not about a specific sex being sub-par. Pinup is about women feeling strong and powerful with themselves, and being able to wear what they please and act how they want to, instead of feeling held down or in the shadows. There’s a lot of confidence and self-love that comes with pinup and I think those are key ingredients when it comes to feminism.

Brianna: What’s next in the life of Doris Mayday? What can we expect to see you getting up to next? Do you have any goals you hope to tick off this year?

so could you share some of those

Doris: Lord, who knows! Each year I

experiences with us?

look back on, there is no way I could

Doris: Living and working in L.A., you get to brush shoulders with celebs, industry trail blazers and influencers. It becomes a bit more normal but it never loses its sparkle. I’ve worked with Eva Longoria on

Brianna: Where has been your

her clothing line being a fit model, and

favourite place that your work has

here is this huge TV star with her hand up

taken you to? Do you think we could

my dress pinning and sewing away. That

ever tempt you to visit Australia?

has to be one of my favorite stories!

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of guessed any of the things that happened to me to of happened, so my only goal is to stay focused and balanced, and rest assured that good, hard work always pays off.

Find Doris and PUG online @dorismayday @pinupgirlclothing www.pinupgirlclothing.com

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WITH SHANNON BROOKE IMAGERY Words by Bettie Butcher (pictured) Also ft. Anna D Amour & Nico Jones Bettie’s muah by Tracie Weaver Bettie wears Fables by Barrie & Deluxe Creations

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The Rods and Rockabilly Festival is the only rockabilly festival to be held in the heart of Brisbane, just ten minutes from the city centre. It was born from an idea shared between the Hamilton Hotel (a.k.a. “The Hammo”) and enthusiasts who were interested in sharing their love of the scene. With a public demand for more intimate rockabilly gigs in-between the big guns like Greazefest and Cooly Rocks On, 2016 saw the third year for Rods and Rockabilly at The Hammo, and the fifth event including the newly added Rods and Rockabilly Miami (next event – Saturday 24th September 2016).

This festival has a huge focus on supporting and sharing the Australian rockabilly scene with music from bands across Australia, including Rumblin Wolf, The Flyin Saucers, The Lincolns and Brisbane favourites The Ten Fours, West Texas Crude and A Band Called Twang. The art show is also a drawing card, with the Artists Alley one of the biggest yet. This year’s show was curated by Brisbane metal sculptor Rastra Lyall, who brought together some of Queensland’s most talented artists to give them a platform to exhibit their

A highlight of the festival was the

Shannon appeared just as excited

Miss Rods and Rockabilly pin up

for her trip as we were, saying “any

pageant, organised and hosted by

excuse to come over and spend time

Bettie Butcher, and judged by Shannon

in Australia, I am there! I love your

Brooke Imagery (USA), Phill’s Kustom

country, everyone treats me so well. I

Photography and Penny Spitfire (Miss

have a ton of friends all over the place

Rods and Rockabilly 2015). This

in Oz, and I have nothing but a great

pageant is one of the most anticipated

time when I am visiting. When Rods

in Australia with entrants travelling

and Rockabilly asked, it was a shoo-in

from all over Queensland and beyond.

for me.”

This year Madame Mason took out

Shannon is primarily based in

the title of Miss Rods and Rockabilly

Sacramento, California, but travels

2016, with Red Devotchkin as a closer

around the world shooting commercial

runner up. Madame will become the

and editorial portraiture, covering

face and a judge of the 2017 pageant,

advertising, fashion and music, as

and received a tiara, sash and huge

well as the pin up photography she

prize pack. The judges were impressed

is celebrated for. For over a decade,

by Madame Mason’s stage presence,

she has worked with some of the

especially considering it was her very

most talented models, celebrities, and

first pin up pageant. Miss Mason was

designers in the alternative industry,

to come “overAnyandexcuse spend time in

and her images have been published

Australia, I am there!

I love your country, everyone treats me so well... I have nothing but a great time when I am visiting. When Rods and Rockabilly asked, it was a shoo-in for me.

”

unique works, with everything from pin

internationally on the covers of over 100 publications. Previously a lead photographer at West Coast Choppers, she is now a full time freelancer working on her own publications.

The Rods and Rockabilly festival hosted the Australian debut of Shannon Brooke’s photo book Girls, with stunning featured model, Nico Jones in tow. Girls is Shannon’s first solo publication and is a collection of stunning portraits shot in her signature style – seamlessly blending

striping, airbrushing, tattoo flash, and

introduced to the rockabilly scene

sharp, contemporary design with

tiki mugs through to sculptures.

through swing dancing classes, and a

classic pin up flair. For the book she

love of classic cars. She stood out from The festival also offered distinctive

brought together the models that

the crowd in Miss Rods and Rockabilly

stalls including Kips Customs, who

mean everything to her and who

by showing off her dance skills, and

did a live display of traditional panel

have defined her career so far – her

the custom pinstriping on her calves,

work, The Pedal Pushers bike club

girls, and they include Sabina Kelley,

painted by her partner, artist Tom

who displayed their custom bikes,

Masuimi Max, Nico Jones, Kelly Eden,

Mason.

and Gia Genevieve, among many

Mimsy’s Trailer Trash Tattoo with her

others. Shannon is currently working

cute pink caravan, Shannon Weaver

Every year Rods and Rockabilly

who showcased live special FX and

endeavours to bring an international

sculptures, plus Wild tHing creations

artist to the festival to offer locals

with the best tiki mugs around. David

the rare chance meet and work with

Shannon Brooke first visited Australia

Gatt took out the trophy for Artist of

some of the world’s most talented

in 2009 for the former Wintersun

the Day with his Catalina piece, and

creatives. This year’s special guest

Festival at Coolangatta, with incredible

Car of the Day was snagged by Rob Toy

was renowned photographer Shannon

hair and makeup artist and regular

and his 1940 Dodge Truck.

Brooke of Shannon Brooke Imagery.

collaborator Jennifer Corona, and

on her next book, and is excited to start teaser ads for it soon.

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has been back numerous times since for her photography work. For this trip Shannon visited Brisbane and the Gold Coast before finishing up in Melbourne for a Girls book signing at Kustom Lane Gallery. Shannon also made sure not to overbook herself this time ‘round so she could try and really see Australia. Her highlights included exploring the barren, magical beaches of Cottonwood, Gold Coast, sightseeing in Tweed Heads, checking out the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, sampling traditional Aussie cuisine at Tayala pies, and stopping in at Donut Time, which Shannon insists is a must-do for gorging on milkshakes topped with donuts.

Most Australian pin up girls would know Shannon’s work with Sabina Kelley, and the covers of the former Deadbeat Magazine, so it’s understandable that the first time working with Shannon can be a bit nerve racking, but Shannon is so down to earth and knows how to make women feel conformable and confident, so much so that it ends up being more like hanging out with a friend than working with one of the world’s greatest pin up photographers. She considered each of her models a joy to shoot, and told us how respectful and easy to work with Australian pin ups are.

Shannon is hoping to return next year, particularly in May for her birthday, saying, “Kustom Lane Gallery made my birthday so much fun, as well as Ella Lugosi, All About Pout Photography, Sarah and Pete from Deadbeat Mag, my dear friend Erin, and my friend Kirsten. I just want to be with all the same people again. I had 4 birthday cakes made for me this year in Oz!” In the meantime, Shannon looks forward to her upcoming holiday to LA, which will include seeing Dolly Parton and Evil Dead Live, and a trip to Wisconsin to work on her new book with Working Class Publishing.

Keep an eye on Shannon’s social media to get a sneak peak of her next book! www.shannonbrookeimagery.net www.facebook.com/shannonbrookeimagery @shannon_brooke

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French and a

velvet chaise CO S E T T E D I M O N D E photography & set styling Lauren Horwood wardrobe Von Follies by Dita Von Teese

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in up appeals to people from

up” because they don’t look a certain

staring at me because of my disability,

many different walks of life, and

way or can’t do certain things. Disability

but I now I give them something to stare

the fashion doesn’t discriminate – that’s

needn’t be a barrier to enjoying life,

at, you know? Being quirky and colourful

one of the things we love about it. As

expressing oneself, having fun, going

means that my crutches definitely aren’t

you delve further into the global pin up

to events and of course looking and

the first thing they see!”

community you become increasingly

feeling fabulous. One in five Australians

aware of its diversity and inclusiveness.

live with a disability. That’s four million

Pin ups of all shapes, sizes, genders,

people, and includes things like asthma,

and races are out there more and more,

MS, arthritis, anxiety, kidney disease,

and it’s wonderful to see. This diversity

depression, cancer, diabetes, chronic

is a reflection of the time that we live

fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and

in with the phenomenal reach of social

heart disease – pretty well any medical

media, and the recognition of different

condition and injury that lasts longer

types of beauty. Anyone can do pin up;

than six months and impacts in some

you don’t have to be a perfect, slender,

way on your life. So really, we’re

pretty and scantily clad white girl posing

everywhere, including in the pin up and

provocatively like those of Elvgren fame

rockabilly scenes. Disability also doesn’t

from the 40s and 50s – but if you are,

discriminate; it can affect anyone of

then that’s ok too! You also don’t need

any age, gender, race, or appearance. So

to fit the image of a conventional model

pointing out to someone that they’re

(of modern or vintage standards) to be

too young or too pretty to be disabled

a pin up – the world and our community

isn’t a great start to a conversation –

have moved on from there. We pay

particularly when that person is a pin

homage to our roots, but we do it our

up and puts a lot of time and attention

own way these days (and we do it well).

into how they look, which can be quite

Despite the changes that the pin up scene has gone through, when people

difficult when you have limited energy or movement.

think ‘pin up’ they still don’t generally

For Rouge, “getting dressed up and

think about disability, but you’d be

being a pin up are now everyday

surprised by how many of us there are

things. I find psychologically it is

out there. We even have our own global

uplifting; basically it helps my mood

Facebook group so we can connect with

and makes me smile. So, if it makes

each other, and I enlisted the help of

you happy, do it!” Like me, Rouge

two fabulous ladies from the group for

falls into the category of people with

this article: fellow Melbourne pin up,

invisible disabilities – those are the

Miss Rouge Noir, and the reigning Miss

ones that are often just as disabling

Pinup New Zealand, Fran Robertson.

but not immediately visible, because

So why is it so important to recognise disability when you’re talking about diversity in pin up? As Fran says, “there is so much diversity in the world, it’s only logical that there should

the majority of the time we look like an able-bodied person and often don’t require aids to get around. The thing about disability is that it’s not always visible. We don’t go around carrying signs that say “I am disabled” – they

Like Fran, I occasionally use a cane to help with getting around (of course my cane collection is colour-coordinated to go with my outfits). I use it more or less depending on how I am doing at the time, and it’s almost like an extended part of me. But even though I was using it, I rarely took photos with it.

Usually I would toss it out of frame and pose quickly, because a mobility aid isn’t exactly “traditional pin up,” and I wanted to look back on my photos and not be reminded of my disability, but of the fun I had that day looking fabulous with my friends. A few months ago I decided, to hell with it! It’s a part of me, it’s part of who I am and the memories I create, so why hide that? It doesn’t define me, but it is part of me.

It may sound strange to some, but I have my disability to thank for finding my identity, my passion and the pin up community. I had always been drawn to the style but never knew this world actually existed until my life was turned on its head when I became too sick to work in my chosen profession, nursing, and had to find other things to do to occupy my time.

I began making accessories, and met some pin up girls at a photo shoot who encouraged me to explore it more; I did and got hooked very quickly. Since then I have met amazing people, made some wonderful friends and discovered a whole community I never knew was there. I can’t regret that, even if I don’t

wouldn’t go with our outfits, anyway!

love how much my life is affected by

their personalities is so important,

Disability doesn’t have to be a negative

away with having bright turquoise hair

especially within the disabled

thing. Fran says that since becoming

as a nurse!

community”. Rouge agrees and adds

disabled she appreciates life a lot

that “pin up is already diverse in size

more. “I know how important it is to be

and shows the world a good example,

whatever version of myself makes me the

we can lead in this too – our community

happiest. While I wouldn’t wish this on

has the ability to be so welcoming”.

anyone, I know that it definitely makes

be diversity within our subculture!

Showing people that they can express

I hate to think there are people out there who believe they cannot “be pin

me think more about who I want to be, and how I want to be presented. After my accident I would worry that people were

my disability. Plus, it can be hard to get

I enjoy that I am not just noticed for my cane and the fact that I am young and disabled, which gets commented on a lot more in the great, wide, world than in the rockabilly and pin up communities. I am noticed more for me, for my hair and clothes, and the things I do within our ADORE PIN UP 57

community – that’s empowering. I

often blown away by how supportive

So please consider the venue and

love that in pin up (as it should be

and welcoming people in our

facilities – can everyone access and

in the world in general) people with

community are.

use them? Is there sufficient seating,

disabilities are seen to be just as sexy and fabulous as those without, which is most recently evident in Fran’s being awarded the title of Miss Pinup New Zealand. Fabulousness and disability aren’t mutually exclusive. There’s no reason why we shouldn’t be as proud of our fabulousness, sexuality and sensuality as anyone else, or enjoy being part of a community and subculture that we love. I agree with Fran when she says “sometimes people expect people with disabilities to try and fit in, but I have a big personality,

So how can we improve the pin up and rockabilly scene to make it easier for people with disabilities to feel included and able to get out more and enjoy themselves? The general consensus is improving accessibility so that we can get to more events and enjoy ourselves without having to worry about not being able to get around. This can be done most effectively by consulting with disabled people, as it’s not an issue that is usually at the forefront of event organisers’ minds. We are the experts

and I like that”. So do I!

on what we need, so please feel free to

Of course it’s not all brightly coloured

our ability to attend and enjoy events –

hair and petticoats, though. Being a

we hate having to stay home, or worse,

pin up with a disability can be tough,

come along and not be able to join in or

like it is being part of any essentially able world when you have a disability.

ask us because it can really impact on

“

Fabulousness and

reserved seating and reserved parking?

Is the stage visible from the reserved seating areas? (Surprisingly, we want to be able to see and enjoy an event, not just be comfortable, not mentioning the name of a certain event organiser who was responsible for planning a burlesque queen’s Australian tour recently.) Are stages accessible for bands and competitions? What about flexible ticketing options for people who can’t stay for hours? There are a lot of different things that can be done to make it that little bit easier for us and therefore encourage more people to come along. And trust me, you want us to come to your events – we’re all kinds of fabulous!

Basically pin ups with disabilities are the same as everyone else, but it can

Like every other community, with every

disability aren’t mutually

be daunting exploring a world when

event out there (or just life in general)

exclusive. There’s no reason

you feel you are different. So to all

there are people and things that make it harder or less enjoyable than it should

why we shouldn’t be as proud

the budding pin ups out there who have a disability or chronic illness but

be. Accessibility is a huge factor, as is

of our fabulousness, sexuality

the general attitude toward people

and sensuality as anyone

the community, we say – go out and

(particularly young people) who are

else, or enjoy being part of a

have fun! Explore, talk to people, meet

disabled. Fran says that “sometimes people tell me how impressed they

”

community and subculture that

aren’t sure how to get involved with

people and just say hi! Dress up, look us up online, and join our Facebook group,

are that I’m ‘out and doing stuff’, which

we love.

can be a little patronising – as though

join our friends, and get embarrassed by

because we spend a fair bit of time

I should be expected to sit at home

it. Personally I hate having to sit out and

in PJ’s when we’re not out and about

and be miserable because I can’t walk

watch everyone kicking up their heels

looking fabulous). Find out what works

properly?” Unfortunately that is a very

on the dance floor – it just plain sucks

for you in this subculture – you don’t

common interaction for people with

– but it’s worse when there are no seats

have to look picture perfect, you don’t

disabilities, and the media portrayal of

available. People often arrive earlier

have to wear all vintage, and you don’t

disabled people has a lot to answer for

and “reserve” seats for while they’re out

even have to enter competitions or give

in this.

having fun rock and roll dancing on the

yourself a pin up name. Just be yourself.

Rouge has found that “health ups and downs and not being able to attend and be seen at events means I can get

floor, and then get angry when you come up and try to “steal” their seat – even if you have a cane or crutches. A little bit of

the ‘Pinup Pyjama Party’ (so named

The more involved in the community you are, the more people you will meet who

consideration for others goes a long way.

you connect with, and the more your

life in general”. Fortunately there is a

Fran spoke to me about an event

events and meet-ups are organised. And,

large online pin up community because

she was invited to earlier this year in

of course, don’t ever feel like you don’t

of how spread out within countries and

another city: “My husband and I drove

belong just because you are different.

around the world everyone is, so you

for eight hours, got all dressed up, and

We’re all different, that’s why our

don’t have to be able to leave the house

arrived at the venue only to find that

community is so special!

all the time to meet people. But when

there was no disabled access. I made

you’re too unwell to go out and feel

it up the stairs, with a lot of help, but it

like you’re stuck at home, it can be very

was a hugely embarrassing grand entry

Assisted by Ella Lugosi

isolating. I have to say though, I am

and really put a dampener on my night!”

Brooch by Lady A Broad

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L A DY L I P S T I C K & M A R Y LY N N M AY H E M photography Shannon Brooke Imagery hair Danielle June bodysuits by Dottie’s Delights

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Lenore: Everything. I can’t even explain it.

following me around as a child. I was

For me, it means that my creative self has

terrified of them. When I found out there

succeeded further than I have ever

were thousands of them you can just

expected. Wearing the crown makes me

imagine the horror I felt. So I took a page

think of all the amazing people in my life

out of Batman’s book and became the

who have taught me, supported me and

thing I feared most. Also, it’s a bit of an

pushed me to this point. I’m so thankful.

ode to Brisbane. Everyone in Brisbane

(Side note: Lenore started crying when I

has an ibis story and they love to share

asked her this question).

them with me after I perform this act!

Alyssa: So much hard work goes into

Alyssa: Your costumes were divine this

every one of those crowns. And you

year. Really different and exciting.

definitely earned it. The Miss Burlesque

Can you tell us who made what?

competition has a reputation as a tough competition. So what made you

Lenore: My costumes are a bit ridiculous

enter in the first place?

and made with a lot of love. If I find anything that I’m capable of making

Lenore: To push myself creatively. I

myself, I try to attempt it. But for the

wanted to make acts that I have been

more difficult concepts, I have to go to

procrastinating on, and try styles that I

those with a bit more finesse. My gown

hadn’t attempted before. I can be really harsh on my own art so getting feedback from a panel of judges gives me a better perspective on how I am actually doing.

for the evening parade portion was made

by Miss Burlesque Queensland 2011 and amazing Brisbane-based costumier, Coppelia Jane. My only brief to her was

A pineapple, a chess queen and a sandwich-stalking ibis walk into the Judith Wright Centre.

But other than that I just really wanted

What do they have in common, you

Queensland competition this year. A

might wonder? Well, 2016’s Miss

pineapple, a chess queen and an ibis

Burlesque Queensland, Lenore Noire,

– it sounds like the beginning

wove some showgirl magic to bring

of a joke. Can you tell us the

these truly unique ideas to the stage.

inspiration behind them?

surprisingly long considering my best

Lenore: It is a bit of a joke, isn’t it! I

and the gloves by Wendy Herron. With

always joked that I wanted to bring

my classic, it is pretty much all made by

the Queensland to the Miss Burlesque

me, apart from the underwear (made by

competition and I think I did! My

the legendary Flo Foxworthy) and the

pineapple was a twist on a classic which

luscious chiffon that was dyed by Peta

I don’t consider to be my strong suit.

from The Silk Bazaar. It really does take a

After hitting a brick wall with my original

village to dress a stripper!

Lenore is in possession of a magically weird mind that has somehow crafted these obtuse characters into burlesque gold. Her long raven hair, porcelain pale skin, delightfully curvaceous figure all topped off with one of the most genuine smiles – Lenore is a performer so down to earth you can’t help but instantly fall in love with her. Alyssa Kitt interviews her on her victory at Miss Burlesque Queensland.

Alyssa: Firstly, congratulations. How does it feel?

a sash.

Alyssa: The sashes are pretty stylish! You brought some pretty unique characters and ideas to the

back with this work of art! My neo gown, I went to Zoe Felice, whose high quality of work is well renowned throughout the Aussie burly community. I knew she would be able to take my vague idea and turn it into something beautiful, yet strong. My ibis is a lot of craft glue and desperation, which has lasted efforts. The wings were made by my Mum

classic idea, my very supportive partner, James, sent me a picture of a pineapple

Alyssa: Any strategies going into the

saying, “Be like a pineapple. Stand

grand finale?

tall, wear a crown and be sweet on the inside”. And it was like wildfire that just ended up as a ridiculous act. Queen was a dream routine. I always loved chess as

Lenore: Oh gosh, still a little surreal. It’s

a kid and I loved that every piece had a

strange to think I have won a competition

role to play. Last off, I wanted to push

that I have watched some of the most

how I show and portray character. It’s

amazing performers win and to think I’m

difficult to show anger and rage onstage

now part of that. It’s only a few days later,

and still make the audience like you.

so, it’s still sinking in.

to make it a quick change, and she came

Lenore: Competitions are 80% mental.

For the state final, I was super nervous but I felt really in the zone, which meant I could perform my best. I am hoping to do the same for the grand final. I just want to be me up there on that big stage and have fun. That’s it!

Lenore Noire will be competing in

For Ibis, my inspiration was literally

the Miss Burlesque Australia Grand

Alyssa: What does wearing that crown

thinking back to the memory I had of a

Final October 21st at the Darwin

mean to you?

gang of ten of these horrible birds

Entertainment Centre.

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V I V I E N A S TA I R E photography Red Boots Photographic location Miegunyah House, maintained by the Qld Women’s Historical Association wardrobe with thanks to the Woolloongabba Antique Centre

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