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THE HOST IN MOTION
Q:What does a TV Host do in a typical day?
A:It's a day spent entirely in motion. I am constantly on the go;
working in the TV industry, attending Hollywood functions, traveling
to exotic locales, and volunteering in my community.
Q:Why don't you answer all of your fan mail?
A:Unfortunately, my busy schedule does not leave me enough spare time
to answer each and every one of your fabulous fan letters. So, I have
dedicated this entire page to you, the fabulous fans.
MORE THAN SKIN DEEP
Q:Okay, have you modified your face and body in any way that your
fans should know about?
A:My eye color, my bod, and my facial features are 100% me. It's in
the genes I guess.
Q:What's the secret behind your skin?
A:Minimal sun exposure, maximum sunscreen, lots of H2O, and healthy
living.
Q:What's in the McLeod makeup bag?
A:I always carry tinted moisturizer with sunscreen, an eyelash comb
for the mascara clumps, and bronzing stick so my face is sunkissed
at all times.
Q:Any female friendly celebrity makeup tips you can share?
A:The best tip I ever got from a professional makeup artist is to
apply your eye makeup completely before applying makeup to your face.
This will keep your face clean of any excess shadow.
Q:Do Hollywood blondes really have more fun?
A:I have been blonde, red, and black but my hair is naturally brown.
I would say brunettes have the most fun!
Q:How do you tame the McLeod mane?
A:I have a superabundance of straight hair. To keep it in check, my
hair stylist, Andy LaCompt, thins it with a razor and cuts my hair
into layers to frame my face.
Q:Do you highlight your hair?
A:Yes, but my colorist, Christopher Pierce, always applies a base
color before painting on "tone on tone" highlights. The French call
his highlighting technique bayalage but Americans understand it as
not using foils.
Q:What's your biggest beauty indulgence?
A:Definitely my collection of professional salon blow dryers. I have
one for every continent.
BODY BY McLEOD
Q:How can I get a body by McLeod?
A:It's a combination of eating healthy and being very active. For
my lower bod, it's all about running, hiking, and mountain biking.
For my upper bod, it's all about lifting weights and ab crunches.
Even on vacation I try to stay active by swimming, surfing, or taking
a local walking tour.
Q:Do you follow fad diets?
A:No, my diet is the common sense diet. I do not deprive myself of
any foods but I do try to avoid soft drinks, fast food, and processed
foods. I rarely eat meat, but I am big on seafood, fruits, and vegetables.
I also try to eat vegetarian when possible.
Q:Do you ever relax?
A:Not really! But cooking is one way I unwind. The cookbooks, I have
broken the bindings on lately are Williams Sonoma's "FISH" and Marie
Oser's "The Enlightened Kitchen."
Q:What would you say is the McLeod health mantra?
A:Health is Wealth. If you have your health you can accomplish anything
in life.
THE REALITY OF REALITY TV
Q:What do you think of the current state of reality TV?
A:As a viewer, I much prefer shows that uplift and enlighten me and
that give the participants the opportunity to pursue their dreams
than those that exploit and go for shock value. As a host, I really
wish reality based performers and crew members were treated more fairly
in the workplace and could enjoy the benefits that come with working
on union television programs. Things have got to change if the reality
genre is to survive and evolve.
Q:Do you miss Trading Spaces?
A:I most certainly miss interacting with my castmates and the homeowners,
shooting the "Alex Cam" and having all those great decorating ideas
at my fingertips. I especially miss the TS fans, but through the magic
of re-runs on TLC and DVD sales, I will always be there for you!
A PEEK INTO THE FUTURE
Q:What's your ideal TV project?
A:I have always thought your vocation should be your vacation. Therefore,
I am always on the lookout for groundbreaking TV concepts, book projects,
and product lines that align with my love of exotic travel, fashion,
fitness, cooking, and you guessed it, decorating! My ideal TV project
is a show that embraces the most heroic and noble of human endeavor.
Q:What do you see yourself doing in ten years?
A:I see myself as an entrepreneur, a philanthropist, and definitely
married!
Q:So, what are you doing next?
A:Stay tuned to this website and find out!
Special thanks to website fan Q & A consultant, Kate Federowicz.
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