Sonia's review
Faithfull by Marianne Faithfull
April (who just got married) gave this book to me in early summer 1999. It is a good companion piece to Pamela Des Barres' I'm with the Band (which MF mentions several times--they both did Mick), but MF has a much more jaded view of things (drugs will do that to you, kids, or is it just Being the Descendant of Sacher-Masoch living in England vs. Growing Up Beatlemaniac in Reseda, California?).
Not to miss is one of the last photos--it's just her cleavage.
In fall 2004, Marianne Faithfull was starring in The Black Rider in San Francisco.* The tickets sold quickly, and unfortunately the matinee I saw starred the "alternate" (not understudy, as it was all part of her contract). The morning before the show, I went to Kabuki Springs and Spa (very nice place for shiatsu and a bath in Japantown), and lo! There was Marianne Faithfull undressing in the locker room. I waited until she was in her bra and I was fully clothed before approaching her. She was very gracious, but ...more
Not to miss is one of the last photos--it's just her cleavage.
In fall 2004, Marianne Faithfull was starring in The Black Rider in San Francisco.* The tickets sold quickly, and unfortunately the matinee I saw starred the "alternate" (not understudy, as it was all part of her contract). The morning before the show, I went to Kabuki Springs and Spa (very nice place for shiatsu and a bath in Japantown), and lo! There was Marianne Faithfull undressing in the locker room. I waited until she was in her bra and I was fully clothed before approaching her. She was very gracious, but ...more
Nevermind what I said about the Lewis & Clark book. *This* is the funniest review ever. (and note to self to go to Kabuki Springs the next time I'm in SF.)
I'm on the edge of my seat here, waiting for the Trapp review!Also, I've got to start hanging out at hot springs more.


