Leslie Wheeler
Age: 23
Model, Photographer, Web Designer
Website: www.leslieanneonline.com
Leslie: Corpus Christi Persuader
CosmicTribune: Hi Leslie, nice to meet you, where are you located? Leslie: I'm currently located in Corpus Christi, TX but I'm moving to Little Rock, Ar in the next month. My boyfriend's in the Air Force and we're being restationed. CosmicTribune: I like those pics of you in the military fatigues. Leslie: Yeah, Jessica Simpson in GQ was my inspiration. I used to be a big fan of hers. CosmicTribune: How did you get started in modeling? Leslie: I started modeling when I was a young teenager, but didn't have time to dedicate to it. Then I graduated from College and decided that if I was going to do it... now is the time. CosmicTribune: Which modeling accomplishment are you most proud of, so far? Leslie: Probably doing promotional modeling for Three Olives. It was a week-long promotion and I got really good feedback from the people in charge. Also, I got to be on the cover of Joker magazine. |
CosmicTribune: I'm not familiar with Joker. What type of magazine is that?
Leslie: It's a small-circulation magazine that consists of jokes and antecdotes. They have a monthly Joker girl and they get a pretty nice pictorial spread. That's when I took the fatigues picture you liked. CosmicTribune: You mentioned earlier that you are a Jessica Simpson fan. Is there a model/actress/entertainer that inspires you, that you'd like to emulate? Leslie: I used to really admire Jessica Simpson, but that sort of died when she and Nick broke up. It made her seem too much like any other girl in Hollywood. Other than that, I really admire Angelina Jolie because of her risk-taking and philanthropic causes. I spend a lot of time in Guatemala with orphans, so I really respect her for taking time to help people who are less fortunate. CosmicTribune: Is the volunteering with an aid group? Leslie: It's just on our own, no group in particular. Actually my family sort of took this orphanage under its wings, so we've helped them to have their own business and to get a great education. And we just hang out and give them the love that they really need. CosmicTribune: Sounds very rewarding Leslie: It is. It's a bit risky every time we go, but it's worth it. |
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CosmicTribune: Risky in what way? Drug Gangs? Leslie: Yeah. The most common nightmare is the driving conditions. They make Europeans seem low-key. But we did get ambushed one night by a bunch of guys with guns. That was pretty crazy. CosmicTribune: Were you robbed? Leslie: Heck no, my dad's a vietnam veteran and having quick reactions, he drove right into them instead of stopping. They shot at us. So I think if we stopped they would have done a lot worse than robbing CosmicTribune: Ever consider joining the military yourself? You do look pretty good in the uniform Leslie: Hehe. I'd probably get in trouble for altering my uniforms. CosmicTribune: What's a typical Leslie Wheeler workout routine to stay in modeling shape? Leslie: Ummm... I have a bad habit of only hitting the gym about twice a week. I go infrequently but work out hard with free weights and cardio. Leslie: And I've already had three cupcakes today. |
CosmicTribune: Lol. What are your favorite cheat foods?
Leslie: haha I don't believe in cheat foods. I'll pretty much eat anything I want, but in moderation. Everything I eat is from scratch and I try to always eat organic products. I did bake the cupcakes myself last night CosmicTribune: Where do you see yourself in 5 years, in regard to modeling and life in general? Leslie: I hope that modeling continues because I sincerely enjoy it. I'd love to do Victoria's Secret or Sports Illustrated, but it's also satisfying just to do the occasional shoot. I'm also a photographer and I hope to have my own studio up and running in the next year or so. CosmicTribune: Have you dipped your toes into acting? Leslie: I haven't. Well not since I starred in my third grade play. If the opportunity came up, I'd be stoked. CosmicTribune: Which celebrity do people say you look like? Leslie: I get Mellisa Joan Hart a lot. Usually people are referring back to when she was younger and thinner. |
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CosmicTribune: Worst job you ever had? Leslie: I did a promotion for SPAM. Yup, spam like canned meat. And I'm a vegetarian. And then they didn't pay me because they didn't give me my sign in sheet. CosmicTribune: Cheapskates. Should have at least given you a case of spam. Have a cat or a dog? They like spam Leslie: I do, but I gave the free sample to my roommate instead. He actually enjoyed it. CosmicTribune: Do you spend much time surfing the internet? Favorite websites? Leslie: I spend a lot of time looking at home improvement projects online. And I design my own website, so I spend a lot of time working on that. Oh and of course, Myspace. Who doesn't waste time there? CosmicTribune: Everyone tells me myspace. I just fail to see the appeal of that place. What do people do there? Leslie: I use it to keep in touch with my hometown friends. And networking for modeling. |
CosmicTribune: What are you wearing right now?
Leslie: Jeans and a tank top from my sorority. CosmicTribune: Favorite music/ bands? Leslie: I'm a country fan, so my favorites are probably Tim McGraw and Carrie Underwood at the moment. But I also love Aerosmith! CosmicTribune: The newest "x-men" movie is opening this week. If you could have one "superpower" what would it be? Leslie: The superpower of persuasion. I wouldn't want to read minds or see through people's clothing because there are some things you just don't want to see or know. I just would love to change people's minds. CosmicTribune: If you could go on a dinner date with anyone in the world woh would it be with? Leslie: Oh my gosh. Probably Oprah. She's just such a fascinating and accomplished woman. She has that superpower of persuasion. |
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CosmicTribune: Complete the following - "I wish I had" and also "If I could change anything" Leslie: I wish I had a better attention span. I'm completely ADD. If I could change anything it would be that I could live in my home in California and have my boyfriend be able to be based to fly from there. CosmicTribune: What type of craft does he fly? Leslie: C130. Oh you asked who I get compared to. I just rememebered, the other one is the blue fish named Dorie from Finding Nemo. Less in looks, more in lifestyle. CosmicTribune: Most unusual place you've had sex? Leslie: Stairwell in one of the Disneyworld hotels. My boyfriend and I had to share a room with my little brother, so we snuck off to hook up. CosmicTribune: Do you have any secret talents we don't know about? Leslie: I can eat a lot. People used to think I was bulimic because I could put away a ton of food. The best I can do is eat a whole large pizza by myself. CosmicTribune: Wow. Impressive Leslie: I've never been much of a girl. I'm a guys' girl. Just prefer to keep up with the boys. My sisters and I are all very athletic and into extreme sports. My little brother hates playing sports and prefers video games. CosmicTribune: The sisters model too? Leslie: They're in their 30s. One's a yoga instructor and the other's a mom. My Mom was a model though. CosmicTribune: If she's still cute, tell her to send some pics in. lol Leslie: She's a babe. I used to get mad at my dates in high school for calling her a milf. She's on my website. CosmicTribune: Thank you for the interview Leslie! Leslie: Thank you! |
Interview by Jim, May 26, 2006 using AOL Messenger. Posted June 3rd
