Pamela Anderson - My London
Sylvia Mulder, ES Magazine, 18.12.09
Pamela has family roots in
Finland and considered moving there for a while. 'I'd open up a stripclub called Lapland,' she says.
Home is...
Malibu,
California, or Vancouver Island,
Canada.
Where do you stay in London?
The
Dorchester, The Lanesborough or Claridge's. I like to mix it up as they're all beautiful hotels.
What was the last show you saw in London?
I'm always working when I'm in London so I rarely get to go to any, but I love going to the fashion shows every year. This year I sat front row at the
Vivienne Westwood show.
Which London outlets do you rely on?
Stella, Stella, Stella. I don't shop much but I will always find a way to get to
Stella McCartney's store on Bruton Street somehow. I also shop at
Harrods and
Agent Provocateur.
What's the best meal you've had in London?
I love all vegetarian restaurants in London. There was a great one I found last time I was here called Mildreds on Lexington Street in Soho. I went to
San Lorenzo on Beauchamp Place recently with my manager Peter Asher; it was delicious. We went with
Marc Quinn, the sculptor, after our session working together, and we ran into Twiggy. I used to love going to Sketch with the handsome TV presenter
Steve Jones but that was a long time ago.
What's your earliest London memory?
Seeing Big Ben the first time I came to London; it made me feel like I really was in London.
What are your favourite London discoveries?
Anything royal. I'm fascinated with all the history. I find
Buckingham PalaceTower of London really interesting places. I watch all those movies: The Young Victoria, The Other Boleyn Girl and The Queen. I just love that the stories are based on truth, that London is so old, and that many of the historic buildings are still here.
What advice would you give a tourist?
Make sure you dress up warm.
Have you ever stolen anything?
And gotten away with it? No, never.
What makes you laugh?
My kids Brandon, 13, and Dylan, 11, are hysterical and have me in stitches all the time.
What makes you cry?
Again my kids. Some things they say, or if they've had a bad day at school, I could cry for them.
What are you up to at the moment?
I have designed a clothing line called A*Muse with my friend the designer Richie Rich, which is all made out of animal-friendly fabrics. I have also just launched a perfume called Malibu.
Who's your hero?
Albert Schweitzer, the founder of the Reverence For Life philosophy. Reverence For Life says that the only thing we are really sure of is that we live and want to go on living.
What's the best place for a romantic date in London?
A hotel room, of course, where all good dates should take place. Room service and privacy, what more could you ask for?
What's your favourite London club?
It's been a while since I have been clubbing in London; I'm a bit too old for that these days. I much prefer a nice meal and drinks.
What would be on your tombstone?
I won't have one, the idea of it makes me feel funny.
What are you most afraid of?
Certain men.
What are your guilty pleasures?
I hardly ever feel guilty.
What would you do as Mayor for the day?
I would start a 'Be Veggie for a Day' campaign.
What's your life philosophy?
Go with your instinct.
What animal would you most like to be?
Definitely a cheetah; they are beautiful animals.
What was the last album you downloaded?
I love old-school blues and jazz because they sound so sexy, so I have been listening to Skip James a lot. I love most music, apart from techno.
What would you save from a fire?
My children and animals. Anything else is meaningless.
Where did you last go on holiday?
I don't do holidays, but I was recently in
Montenegro where I am building an organic spa and beach hotel; it's such a beautiful place. I go home to Canada a lot, too.
Pamela is playing the Genie in Aladdin at the New Wimbledon Theatre until 27 December 2009 (0844 871 7646; ambassadortickets.com)
The pictures from her performance look really good.
Apparently she's broke, I think she might be tight for money because she made a few jokes in the panto about people ripping people off, and then she mentioned construction.
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