DIVINE.(actor)(Interview)

From: Interview | Date: February 1, 2000| Author: Rubenstein, Hal | Copyright information

INTERVIEW, FEBRUARY '88 ISSUE

Interview by Hal Rubenstein

HAL RUBENSTEIN: Well, surprise, surprise. After fostering a screen image that combined the best of Joan Crawford, Ida Lupino and Broderick Crawford, you've turned into Myrna Loy.

DIVINE: Imagine me, a concerned mother. Now that's acting.

HR: You're practically sweet in Hairspray. Is this your new leaf for '88?

D: No, I am sweet. It's just that no one asked to see this ...

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