The Candy Gram: Charlotte La Belle Araignee

In our ongoing Q&A series --"The Candy Gram"-- we ask the same quirky questions of burlesque's various performers. For the next two weeks, until the 2008 Miss Exotic World pageant, we'll be featuring special editions of The Candy Gram with the burly queens competing in the festivities. If you want to be added to the mix, drop us a line at kellydinardo AT gmail DOT com. Today, say hello to Charlotte La Belle Araignee.

What is your hometown?
Pomona, Cal.

How long have you been interested in burlesque/performing?
I've been doing it for 18 years now.

How many pairs of pasties do you own?
About 25

What are your three favorite songs to perform to?
The Ghost of Stephen Foster, Nasty Man and The Black Widow.

What three items could you not live without as a performer?
Stilettos, tons of feathers and rhinestones!

Who had the biggest influence on your career?
Alice Cooper

Who is your favorite burly queen?
Katz

What is your favorite item of clothing?
Corsets

What's the last movie you saw?
Mrs. Pettigrew

What's on your must-see-TV list?
Dancing With the Stars

What book is on your nightstand?
Don't laugh ...... Fabulosity!

If you could go anywhere for vacation, where would you go?
Italy

If you could have any superpower, which one would you want? Why?
To be invisible.....I love sneaking up on people and spying!

Satisfy your appetite for more Candy Grams: Bunny Love, Amber Topaz, Amelie Soleil, Red Hot Annie, HoneyLu, Kimberlee Rose, Vicky Butterfly, Dominique Immora, Yasmine Vine, Cherry Bomb, Millie Dollar, Joanie Gyoza, Bonbon Vivant, Lola Martinet, Frankie Boudoir, Vixen Violette, Ravenna Black, Veronica Lashe, Amber Ray, Beatrix von Bourbon, Angie Pontani, Tanya Cheex, Bloody Belle, Clams Casino, Trixie Little, Michelle L'Amour, Margaret Cho, Miss Dirty Martini, Princess Farhana, Miss Delirium Tremens, Paris Green, Jo Boobs, Jack Midnight, Heidi Von Haught, Diamond Minx, The Titillation Twins, Scratch, Creamy Stevens and Gina Louise.