Proud To Be a Friend of Ricki Lake
When I was fresh out of high school – back in the 80s’ – I was just coming into my own as a young woman. I was going to college full-time, but also spent a lot of time exploring my artistic side. I knew that I loved fashion and writing was my calling even back then but, with my new found freedom and a fake ID, I spent a lot of time at the dance clubs in New York City While I was busy goofing off, a contemporary of mine, Ricki Lake, was making her film debut as Tracy Turnblad, the lead character in John Waters’ 1988 cult-classic “Hairspray.” Five years later, Ricki was still realizing her fame with her first talk show – “Rickie Lake” – which premiered on Sept. 13, 1993. She became the darling of daytime television for more than a decade. Ricki’s show was a familiar presence in my home during my young adult years and I was a devoted fan. Her likable personality and down-to-earth interview style kept me going back for more over the years. ...