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Anna Bells

this must be where pies go when they die

About Me

Occasional burlesque dancer and the adoptive mother of a manatee named lenny. Here's some more about lenny. I think we have a lot in common . . . Lenny was born to Luna in 1978 and continues to winter at Blue Spring each year. Lenny is the resident "couch potato" manatee, preferring rest to all other activities.a

My Interests

Burlesque, Photography, David Lynch, John Waters, Fosse, Erte, Dole Garlic Ceaser Salads, Disneyland, Jellyfishing, Corsets, Choreography, Old Hollywood, Hauntings, Lawry's Salsa Mix, Cirque du Soliel, Frizzlies, Struts, The Madonna Inn, The Winchester Mystery House, Sea Creatures, Clifton's Cafeteria, Tumbleweeds, Angelyne, Love's Restaurant and this Banana. . .

I'd like to meet:

Scottie Diablo, Steve Martin, Madonna, John Cleese, Sherilynn Fenn, William Shatner, Pamela Anderson, Stephen Colbert, Gwen Stefani, Adam West, Andy Bell and Vince Clark, Hugh Hefner, Tim Burton, Florence Henderson, Anyone from Twin Peaks, Anyone from The Black Adder, The Kids in the Hall. . . or how about who I'd like to meet again. . . David Lynch, Pat Benatar, Michael Madsen, Andre 3000, John Waters . . . People I wish I could have met . . . Sam Cooke, Jayne Mansfield, Divine, Jim Henson, Marylin, Elvis, Dorothy Stratten, Josephine Baker, Sally Rand, Bob Fosse, Jeanne Carmen. .. and anyone who knows what my quote is from. . .

Music:

Madonna, Erasure, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Sam Cooke, Pat Benatar, Outkast, The Ditty Bops, Dinah Washington, Conjure One, Angelo Badalamenti, Elvis, Oscar Brown Jr., Hanson, Esthero, Nelson, Tori Amos, Duke Ellington, Depeche Mode, Cyndi Lauper, Toad The Wet Sprocket, No Doubt, Chris Issak, Shirley Bassey, Guns'N' Roses, Morissey, Hall & Oates, Jim Croce, Glen Phillips, Lorenna McKennit, The Cure, Huey Lewis and the News, Cat Stevens, Nickel Creek, Prince, Martika, Billy Idol, The Party, Annie Lennox, Frank Sinatra

Movies:

Moulin Rouge, L.A. Story, Showgirls, Labyrinth, Back to the Beach, Desperado, Return to OZ, Cabaret, Joe Vs. the Volcano, The Three Amigos, Spiceworld, The Addams Family, Star 80, Memoirs of a Geisha, Chicago, Blue Velvet, Just One of The Guys, Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead, Strictly Ballroom, 12 Monkeys, Soapdish, All that Jazz, Big Fish, One Hour Photo, Thelma and Louise, Newsies, My Stepmother is an Alien, Edward Scissorhands, Center Stage, Grease 2, Mulholland Drive, Dead Again, Hero, When Harry Met Sally, The Full Monty, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Little Prince, Wild at Heart, Captain Eo, Broad Daylight

Television:

Twin Peaks, Models Inc., Project Runway, The Twilight Zone, The Muppet Show, The Colbert Report, Jackass, Spongebob Squarepants, Kids in the Hall, The Ben Stiller Show, Invitation to Love, Jem, Out of This World, Arrested Development, Squidbillies, Kept, The Office, Lip Service, Black Adder, Monty Python, Just Say Julie, Rocko's Modern Life, Club MTV, Beverly Hills Teens, Remote Control, Angry Beavers, MST 3000, Sex and the City, Kids. Inc, Pee Wee's Playhouse

Books:

Jitterbug Perfume, Uncle Shelby's ABZ, L.A. Bizarro, Happy Birthday to You by Dr. Suess, The Blessing of the Hounds, Pure Drivel, Weird U.S., Katy Keene, Sweet Pickles, Burning in Paradise, The Hungry Caterpillar, Whisper of Death, Hotel LaChapelle, The Rainbow Goblins, Mad Libs, Crackpot, Sweet Valley High, Jelly Beans for Breakfast, Hot Pink Magazine

My Blog

On Makeup Magazine

I'm very excited to say that I will be featured in a spread on Burlesque Dancers in the debut issue of On Makeup Magazine. The layout also features Kitten DeVille, Audrey Deluxe, Lucy Fur, Victoria Ve...
Posted by Anna Bells on Sun, 13 Jan 2008 11:49:00 PST

Jesus Christ! A Holiday Burlesque Revue 3

Joshie Jingles and I will be debuting an amazing new holiday number this Thursday at "Jesus Christ! A Holiday Burlesque Revue 3" all the details are on the flyer in my main pic.  Every year this ...
Posted by Anna Bells on Sun, 09 Dec 2007 09:43:00 PST

Tease-O-Rama with Joshie Jingles

I wanted to let you all know that I'll be performing with Joshie Jingles at Tease-O-Rama in San Francisco in October. This is one of the most exciting burlesque events of the year so if you're in the ...
Posted by Anna Bells on Sun, 02 Sep 2007 09:20:00 PST

Faces of Sunset at the Archlight

Hey there,Just in case you missed the City Hall show, I wanted to let you know that the  Faces of Sunset Boulevard exhibit moves to the Arclight Cinemas this Thursday, June 21st. The exhibit runs...
Posted by Anna Bells on Wed, 20 Jun 2007 10:24:00 PST

Las Vegas or Bust-Exotic World Benefit

Hey guys,I'll be performing this Sunday night at El Cid for Victory Variety Hour's Exotic World Benefit Show. All the details are on the flyer in my photos. It's going to be a star studded show! See y...
Posted by Anna Bells on Thu, 10 May 2007 07:09:00 PST

The Secret Society of Mirth Presents: DREAMLAND!

Hosted By: Satanica ~ Bat Cakes~When: 28 Apr 2007, 21:00Where: The California Institute For Abnormal Arts -C.I.A11334 Burbank BlvdNorth Hollywood, CA 91601United StatesDescription:Satanica ~ Bat Cakes...
Posted by Anna Bells on Thu, 12 Apr 2007 09:58:00 PST

Faces of Sunset - My Photo at City Hall!

Big News!!Last year, I was honored to be photographed for an amazing art project documenting the people of Los Angeles called "Faces of Sunset." The project grew and grew and went on to include a who'...
Posted by Anna Bells on Tue, 10 Apr 2007 10:08:00 PST

Jesus Christ's Old Time Religion Show!

LA's own  "high-fallutin' low-brow" variety show, VICTORY VARIETY HOUR returns to El Cid April 8th for an all-out Easter ExtravaganzaJESUS CHRIST'S OLD-TIME RELIGION SHOWWith our esteemed host, J...
Posted by Anna Bells on Mon, 02 Apr 2007 10:02:00 PST

Party's Over Said the Girl

"Party's Over Said the Girl"-to quote Weird Science. . . Though my blogs usually only relate to performances and such, I had to post a quick note just to share that I am moving next week. Scottie and ...
Posted by Anna Bells on Sat, 24 Feb 2007 11:34:00 PST

New Show Announcement . . .

Save the date! Easter Sunday, April 8th, It's a Chick and I will be presenting a burlesque show of Biblical Proportions! Joshie Jingles and I will be debuting a brand new number. . . .Stay tuned for a...
Posted by Anna Bells on Sat, 24 Feb 2007 09:53:00 PST