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Vol. 7, No. 2 | MARCH/APRIL 2010
ANNUAL FASHION ISSUE
Bold Spring Style
Peace & Love with
the DeJorias
Stacey Bendet on
Alice + Olivia
magazine
march/april 2010
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Bold Spring
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Modern, chic looks for 2010.
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Taylor Swift sings, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson
raise funds for breast cancer research. Quentin
Tarantino is awarded, and January Jones and
Reese Witherspoon “Toast for a Cause.”
profile Alice + Olivia =
A Passion for Fashion
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Designer Stacy Bendet on her journey into
design.
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Q&A
Peace, love and the
environment > From atop their Malibu retreat, John Paul
and Eloise DeJoria talk about their love and
respect for each other, the planet and their
fellow humankind.
The Croc fighter comes to Malibu
Australia’s funny man, Paul Hogan, on life
and comedy.
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The Annual Green Love-In:
Earth Day at 40 >
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Health
Sleep Your Way to Health
Learn how to get a good night’s rest.
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Cover photo by Christopher Schmidt
Hair by Aubrey Loots for Studio DNA
Makeup by Stephanie Cardenas for Studio DNA
Styling by Kendrick Osorio
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Letter From the Editor
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Dining Guide >
Calendar >
Last Look >
Contributors
upfront
Books—Design of the Times
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“The World in Vogue: People Parties Places,”
Edited by Alexandra Kotur, introduction by
Hamish Bowles
“Books Do Furnish a Room,” by Leslie
Geddes-Brown
“70s Style and Design,” by Dominic Lutyens
and Kirsty Hislop
Beauty Buzz— Color Me spring
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Vibrant colors lead the way for a fresh look.
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Featured Home
Beachfront Living with a
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Shops
Keeping MalibuITES Well
Heeled > Levon Akopyan is saving the soles of Malibu
one shoe at a time.
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Food & Drink
Coogies: A Classic Community
Hangout > This popular local gathering spot serves up
great food along with a friendly, homey
atmosphere.
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Sister Cities
MTM’s Pub Crawl
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Authentic pubs and breweries for St.
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contributors >
We asked our contributors this issue what their
favorite article of clothing is and why
thierry bearzatto
Born in Paris, Bearzatto is best known
for his dramatic lighting and elegant
images. His photographs have been
published in numerous magazines and
advertising campaigns nationwide.
His beanie collection is what he loves
most. “They keep my head warm!”
olivia damavandi
Born and raised in Malibu, Damavandi
is assistant editor of The Malibu Times
newspaper, for which she writes the
fashion column, “Olivia’s Closet.”
A black, leather motorcycle jacket
is one of her favorite wardrobe items
because, she said, “It adds instant
edge to any outfit.
robert gallagher
Born in London, Gallagher is best known
for his raw reportage style and iconic
portraiture. He has kicked down doors
with bounty hunters, gone undercover
with private detectives, covered Hurricane
Katrina and the 9/11 attacks. His work is
archived in the permanent collection of
The National Portrait Gallery in London.
He loves his Red Converse All Stars, but
that could change any day.
alicia harris
A Malibu resident and editorial assistant at MTM, Harris graduated from
Washington State University with a
degree in Public Relations and enjoys
acting in her spare time. “I have a ‘little
black dress’ that never fails to look great
every time I throw it on.”
melonie magruder
Magruder, a mother of three, screenwriter and producer, doesn’t like to focus
on wardrobe. However, she considers
her sky-blue, cashmere robe in the
winter and one-hundred-percent cotton,
washed-a-million-times spaghetti strap
dress in the summer as her most comfortable items.
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patrick timothy mullikin
A newspaperman for thirty-five years,
Mullikin writes for the Ely Times in
Nevada, freelances and hosts the
annual Great Green Mountain Bob Dylan
Wannabe Contest in Montpelier, Vermont.
He said, “I am a hardcore slipper man.
I wear them both indoors and, on occasion, out in public, a trait I inherited from
my father.”
christopher schmidt
Schmidt hails from Stockholm, Sweden
where he started his career as a ballet dancer. His expertise in movement
turned out to be useful as a photographer.
Schmidt is currently based in Los Angeles
where he is working in fashion and celebrity photography. He says he likes jeans
because they come in all forms, shapes
and washes, which gives them a great
variety of looks.
sean sharifi
Sean’s background comes from extensive
creative direction and branding of luxury
goods for numerous Fortune-500 companies. His love of ideas and concepts is
apparent in his ability to pull together toptier creative teams and execute his vision
with flair. His favorite article of clothing
is a pair of board shorts, so he’s always
ready for some ocean time.
hilary smith
For their feel, color and fit, Smith likes a
pair of Celia Wise pants that are made
with leather and what looks like silk, in
a moss green and black. Smith has been
a writer and editor for magazines and
newspapers, and is completing a graduate
program in fiction writing.
leslie wade
Wade, a Georgia native, is an undergrad
at Pepperdine University. Recruited by the
Waves to be a member of the swimming
and diving team, she spends her days at
the pool. Wade said her favorite article of
clothing is, “Sweatpants. They’re perfect
to throw on after a workout and comfortable during my four-hour writing classes.”
profile >
alice+olivia=
a passion for fashion
designer stacey bendet on her journey
into designing clothes
Like many young girls who dream of one day becoming designers, the seeds of
Stacey Bendet’s love of fashion were planted during childhood. “When I was a little
kid I used to make clothes for my Barbies,” the petit brunette recalled in an interview with MTM. “Fashion was always something I loved.” Yet, despite the hours
she would spend crafting custom wardrobes for her dolls in her native New York,
becoming a fashion designer “wasn’t something I always thought I was going to go
into,” Bendet said. So the hobby continued, as the self-taught seamstress began
making pants for herself. Fashion design was eventually put on the back burner
when Bendet attended the University of Pennsylvania, but her creativity was still
evident, as she pursued a degree in graphic design.
After graduating and making her way by building Web sites, an opportunity for Bendet to realize her dream of creating fashion finally resurfaced. And this time she
seized it, launching alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet, at Barneys New York in 2002.
Bendet named the brand after her mother, Olivia, and the mother of her former
business partner. But the two parted ways soon after the line took off, and Bendet
joined forces with current partner, Andrew Rosen, founder of Theory. “Now we
have a goldfish named Alice,” Bendet said.
By Olivia Damavandi
Photography by Robert Gallagher
Hair by Aubrey Loots for Studio DNA
Makeup by Stephanie Cardenas for Studio DNA
Stacey Bendet of alice + olivia wearing
her sequin, bodice-draped dress
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alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet
Curved hem, halter top, with
pinstripe cuff short
daring flair
What began as a clothing line that emphasized pants—Bendet’s forte—is now a lively
collection of everything from dauntless dresses and dapper jackets, to versatile sweaters
and chic shoes. Whether featured on celebrities in tabloid magazines or as a staple brand
in high-fashion retail venues, alice + olivia has
become well known for its unique flair and
detailed design.
alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet
Double-bodice, bustier dress
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spring fling
Bendet describes her 2010 spring line as “sexy
ise. And though fashion has become part
location of alice + olivia at the Malibu Lum-
and pretty at the same time. Not a vamp sexy,”
of Bendet’s identity, it’s not a priority in her
ber Yard also has her spending more time
she said, ”but a mix of beautiful fabrics, great
marriage to husband Eric Eisner.
here, which has made her a regular at some
draping and soft colors. The color palette for
“Eric doesn’t share a similar interest in
local stores and eateries. “We go to dinner
spring is really beautiful.”
fashion,” she said, laughing. “He’s a true
at Nobu and Sage Room a lot. My husband
Amid the brand’s momentum for its more
Malibu boy, he wears Adidas sweatpants
loves to go to Neptune’s Net,” Bendet said.
flamboyant pieces—like its sequin dresses
and Jansport T-shirts. I don’t think I could
“I love to shop at Crewcuts [the J.Crew
that were seen everywhere last year—alice
date someone who was really into fashion.
children’s brand] and Planet Blue Kids.”
+ olivia recently added a line called “Base,”
I think we’d kill each other.” Eisner might
Bendet has carved a niche in Malibu, with
comprised of casual wear like oversized T-
not be a fashion guru, but being married to
her family and her store, but she doesn’t
shirts, leggings, and “stuff the Malibu girl
a designer certainly has its perks. “He picks
seem ready to stake a permanent claim to
would wear everyday,” Bendet said. “Stuff
out fabrics for pants, and I make him ten
either coast. “I love New York but I hate the
you can easily wear day to night, and still
pairs a year,” Bendet said.
Hamptons,” Bendet said. “If I could spend
feel chic and put-together during the day.”
With a booming brand, a young child and
my time between New York and Malibu, I’d
The versatile line seems to perfectly suit
much time spent travelling between Los
be set. Malibu has such a good, mellow en-
Bendet, who has adjusted to her role as
Angeles and New York, it suffices to say that
ergy and vibe. It’s beautiful and the weather’s
mother of sixteen-month-old daughter Elo-
Bendet has her hands full. The new store
always great. It’s an awesome place.”
alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet
alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet
Sleeveless, drape wrap-around sweater
Banded-bottom, cargo pant
Blouson romper with belt
Blouson dress with leather panel skirt
Cut-out back dress
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alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet
Bustier dress with asymmetrical, rouched skirt
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style >
golden holidays
matte gold jewelry is fiery hot for the winter season so bedeck your holiday
wardrobe with bangles, chunky gold rings and gold-filled crystal necklaces, but don’t
be shy to add a touch of color.
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1 Sara Weinstock 18-karat gold wide bangle with single rose cut diamond, $1,999; 2 18-karat gold eternity bangle with fancy diamonds, $2,499;
3 thick gold band ring $1,200; Gold Ring $XXX at Maxfield; www.saraweinstock.com
ARA gold necklace; $3,985; 4 Malibu Rock Star Sleeping Beauty Turquoise necklace, $6,875; 5 Susan Foster Peruvian opal and diamond ring, $4,675;
6 Susan Foster diamond and ruby Butterfly ring, $2,850; 7 Susan Foster diamond ring, $4,995, at Malibu Rock Star
8 Five-layer African and Indian brass metal necklace with Victoria chain; $180;
9 24-inch clear Swarovski crystal necklace, $155, by Tiger Lily at www.tigerlilycollections.com
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BOLD Spring
Photography by Christopher Schmidt
Styling by Kendrick Osorio
Rick Owens Lilies pin-tucked jersey dress, at Maxfield Malibu
Sergio Rossi Malibu peep-toe, suede leather bootie
Jimmy Choo silver bangle bracelet
Stephanie Levanda smoked lucite bracelet
The Collection LA vintage lucite bracelets
The Lookbook Collection by Charles Albert arrowhead cuff,
at charlesalbertlookbook.com
Hair by Aubrey Loots for Studio DNA
Make up by Stephanie Cardenas for Studio DNA
Casting by Marc Rutherford
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Kaufman Franco stretch, twill jacket with leather shrug
Elizabeth and James strapless, champagne jumpsuit, at Intermix Malibu
Lori Bell black suede boots
The Collection LA vintage lucite bracelets
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Yves Saint Laurent cotton blouse with beveled ruffling
Yotam Solomon Haydn bustier, at yotamsolomon.com
Behnaz Kanani of London knee-high, two-tone boots, at behnazkanani.com
Thomas Wylde parachute pant with sequined pocket
detailing, at thomaswylde.com
Golde cracked leather vest, at Intermix Malibu
Elizabeth and James v-detailed suede pump, at Intermix Malibu
The Lookbook Collection by Charles Albert arrowhead and
quartz necklace, at charlesalbertlookbook.com
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Gucci one-shoulder, neckline evening dress in chartreuse
The Lookbook Collection by Charles Albert orthoceras bracelet,
at charlesalbertlookbook.com
Cesare Paciotti platform pump
Kaufman Franco graphite micro-herringbone dress
Rock and Republic Chandra sling-back sandal with
corset heel, at rockandrepublic.com
Ateliers Swarovski Shannon cuff embellished with
crystal and studs by Giles Deacon, at
atelierswarovski.com
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Issey Miyake black, signature knife-edge pleating jacket
Catherine Malandrino leather and suede hip belt, with symmetrical silver bracelets
detailing, at Catherine Malandrino Maison Los Angeles
Laurent Planeix for MDMA silver snakeskin couture swimwear bottom
Jimmy Choo open-toe, strapped bootie
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peace, love and the environment
John Paul and Eloise DeJoria talk about their love and respect for
each other, their family, the planet and their fellow humankind
By Patrick Timothy Mullikin
Photography by Robert Gallagher
Hair and makeup by Taylor Babaian for Cloutier
Styling by Jordan Lane
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[
Call them the Patrón saints of charitable giving:
John Paul and Eloise DeJoria of Paul Mitchell Systems and Patrón Tequila fame and fortune. John
Paul, sixty-five, would groan, then laugh at that awful pun. But he’d probably write it
down, maybe use it later to market his best-selling tequila.
]
For a man ranked No. 65 on Forbes 2009
list of the richest Americans (his personal wealth is estimated
to be upward of four thousand million), John Paul, or J.P. as
he is known only to his closest friends, is an outgoing and
generous man, one with a great sense of humor and an
unbridled laugh. He’s a guy who, as his wife knows all too
well, will stop to have his photo taken with virtually anyone
who asks. He’ll even accommodate pushy paparazzi by flashing them a quick peace sign. But that peace sign is heartfelt,
as he’s also a man who signs his correspondence: “Peace,
Love and Happiness.”
Eloise is a Texan through and through. When relaxed, she’s
likely to slip in a couple of “y’alls” into the conversation. And,
like her husband, giving comes naturally to the Houston-born
artist, spokesperson and actor (yes, for the record, she was a
Playboy playmate back in 1988; she was a beauty then, and
today at fifty-two, her husband said, “She is still the most beautiful woman in the world”). “I really think being older, like we
are,” she said laughing, “we have to be examples, and lead and
encourage the younger generation to give back.” Eloise herself
encourages—no, insists—that her children (the DeJorias have
six children between them and nine grandchildren) do so, too.
The DeJorias talked about their philanthropy, their love and
respect for one another, their fellow man and the environment early one morning at their Malibu home, which John
Paul refers to as his “mini Hearst Castle” and Eloise calls
“Mons Miele” or “Honey Hill” in Italian (“We have bees on our
property that make the best honey, and we store it in our
Platinum Patrón bottle,” she said). The couple owns many
residences around the globe, and home nowadays is a ranch
in Austin, Texas, close to Eloise’s mother and sons, Michael
and Justin Harvey, but it is Malibu where the family spends
Christmas and much of the summer. John Paul is also here
at least once a month on business. Their son, twelve-yearold John Anthony, already plans on attending Pepperdine
University, and John Paul’s daughter, Alexis, thirty-two, is a
Pepperdine alumna.
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“He was the most romantic man I had ever met,”
she said of her husband-to-be. The romanced evolved, and John Paul pursued Eloise with a passion.
He sent thirteen hundred red roses and one yellow rose of Texas— two truckloads— to
her apartment, asking if June 13 was a good day for them to marry.
]
It was 1991 when John Paul met Eloise on a blind date. “We hit it
the past, it’s all about giving back—to their community, their country
off wonderfully and have not been separated since,” he said of their
and to the world.
nineteen-year relationship. “There are certain things in life that are
All told, they support some forty charities worldwide, with several
meant to be, and this is one of them.” Spoken like a true romantic,
in and around the Malibu area, among them: the Blazer Learning
which he is. Eloise knows this firsthand. She was a single mother
Center in Los Angeles, which John Paul founded in 1990 as a refuge
living in an apartment with son Justin when she met John Paul.
for inner-city children; the Variety Boys & Girls Club of Los Angeles
“He was the most romantic man I had ever met,” she said of her
to which John Paul, an alumnus, made a large financial contribu-
husband-to-be. The romanced evolved, and John Paul pursued
tion to help rebuild the facility; and the environmental Heal the
Eloise with a passion. He sent thirteen hundred red roses and one
Bay organization. “We support Heal the Bay with our friends Pierce
yellow rose of Texas—two truckloads—to her apartment, asking her
Brosnan and his wife, Keely, to save the coast from destruction, from
if June 13 was a good day for them to marry. The couple married on
oil wells being drilled off the coast there,” he said. The DeJorias also
June 13, 1993.
donated four hundred ten acres of land in Malibu to the Santa Monica
At the time of their meeting, John Paul was helping to save six mil-
Mountains Conservation Society, and they offer their Malibu home to
lion acres of the Elk River Forest in Southern Oregon from mass
various charitable groups for fundraising events.
cutting. “We saved the spotted owl,” Eloise said proudly of their
Back in Austin, the couple supports a variety of programs and
early collaboration, the first of many.
organizations, including the Palmer Drug Abuse Program, one of
Both John Paul and Eloise had a few struggles early in their lives,
Eloise’s favorite charities. But the big event for the DeJorias, one
and those struggles helped mold their philanthropic sides, John Paul
that began as a birthday present of sorts for John Paul, is the annual
said. John Paul was actually homeless for a while, living out of his
Love•Peace•Happiness Charity Motorcycle Ride, which, during the
car and learning how to survive on little more than two dollars a day.
years, has attracted the likes of “Easy Rider” Peter Fonda, the gover-
A few of his favorite tricks: ordering a ninety-nine-cent, happy-hour
nor of Texas, Robin Leach and motorcycle daredevil Robbie Knievel,
margarita and filling up on free appetizers, and searching out ninety-
who was introduced to John Paul through Fonda. Knievel laughed
nine-cent breakfasts. “This was a struggle, and at the same time it
as he recalled meeting John Paul: “We just hit it off. He helped me
made me look for opportunities,” he said of those lean years before
work on my bike one day. I had no clue what kind of money he had
his life-changing affiliation with Paul Mitchell Systems in 1980.
because he treats the janitor like his corporate partner.” To date,
Eloise was on her own at age fourteen, and became pregnant by her
high school boyfriend. She married at fifteen. Two children and eight
years later, she divorced, remarried and moved to Hollywood where
she met John Paul. “J.P. and I went through a lot of changes dealing
with having nothing,” she said of her early days. So for the DeJorias,
who are thankful for their current good fortune and ever mindful of
the event has raised $669,552 to help support the Austin Children’s
Shelter, which provides emergency shelter and care to neglected
and abused children, and the 100 Club, which supports the families
of first responders (police, fire, and other emergency personnel)
maimed or killed in the line of duty. Gary Spellman, a close friend,
business associate and protégé of John Paul, and one of the originators of the motorcycle run, agreed with Knievel’s assessment
cont. on pg. 76
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featured home >
beachfront living
with A bold aesthetic
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Photos by DocuHome.com
Cruise along Malibu Road
and you can’t help but
notice a striking new architectural home framed by
solid walls of concrete.
Seven years in the making, this modern beachfront home was
The six-bedroom, six-and-a-half-bath interior is both warm and
and countertops, a smooth white porcelain tub and massive rain
designed by local architect John Staff, whose vision was to cre-
inviting with a tremendous sense of volume, and is filled with natural
head shower. All rooms face the ocean and nighttime city lights. The
ate a bold aesthetic that was solidly built, luxurious, comfortable
light, and the sights and sounds of the sea.
home also features state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, as
and remarkably low maintenance. From the ground up, the
The home sits on sixty-five feet of prime beach frontage and offers a
well as a Crestron “smart home” system. There is ample parking in
home is an engineering feat, with five-foot-diameter caissons
host of luxurious amenities, including heated stone floors, an ultra-
front, a two-car garage and a giant beach level entertainment deck
anchored nearly eighty feet beneath the sand. The house is well
modern gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, mirrored
with a built-in barbecue, sink, shower and steps to the sand.
designed to withstand the elements of the sea and salty air.
backsplashes and honed black granite countertops, and a great
The quality of the finishes and detail throughout the house are of
The exterior features an eye-catching blend of concrete warmed
room with a bronze fireplace and sliding walls of glass that open
the highest standards, from the five-hundred-pound walnut wood
by teak wood trim, giant glass-paneled doors and windows, as
to a spacious beachfront deck. A master suite with another bronze
sink in the powder room to the giant imported German glass
well as copper and bronze fittings.
fireplace and a barrel-shaped ceiling has its own waterfront balcony
sliding doors and the Chinese basalt stone steps, to the architec-
and an ultra luxurious master bath with wild sea quartzite floors
tural reveals.
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The home is currently being offered for sale by local Realtor Mark
Gruskin at Westside Estate Agency. More information can be obtained
by calling 310.317.8202.
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THE croc fighter
comes to malibu
By Alicia Harris
Photography by Robert Gallagher
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Q&A>
From his native Australia to Santa Barbara,
Paul Hogan, famously known as the rakish “Crocodile
Dundee,” said his family, which includes wife Linda Kozlowski
> Why did you leave Santa Barbara for Malibu? Brentwood, Australia and Malibu. We’ve bounced around those
places several times. Chance has gone to seven different
most recent destination—Malibu—is a nice fit, he said.
schools. A friend of mine’s son goes to a school here and he
turned out all right … that’s what attracted us here.
While many now know Hogan as the croc-fighting man who
However, Hogan didn’t have his sights set on the silver
We went on all the rides in Santa Barbara. We’re kind of
like gypsies. We’ve lived in Pacific Palisades, Beverly Hills,
and their son Chance, likes to move a great deal. And their
wields a big knife, his career started long before in Australia.
Q &A
> Do you find differences in humor from
Australia compared to the United States?
> What do you like most about Malibu? [has] more put-downs. In Australia it’s a lot of self-mockery.
because of TV; we were all raised on “Happy Days.” Australian
Australian culture is the most similar to American culture
The community and laidback feel.
humor is very dry, sometimes people don’t know we’re joking.
screen growing up. He did what most guys do in Australia,
rigging and construction. But his natural flare for comedy
eventually landed him as the host for almost a decade of
> What film/television projects are you work
“The Paul Hogan Show,” which has been described as
“Australia’s Benny Hill,” without the ribaldry. The height of
Hogan’s fame came from his “Crocodile Dundee” movies,
which he created and co-wrote, and which earned him a
Golden Globe for Best Actor (the screenplay was nominated
Hogan said. But that hasn’t hardened him. Hogan’s humorous
> How do you stay in shape? Just finished a foreign film; it will be distributed in Australia
anytime. I like to ride bikes and ski. My son Chance is a better
Australia; I’ve worked with him several times and he’s brilliant.
skier than us now.
I was always a bit of a smart aleck, but I had no interest in show
business ‘till I was thirty. I went on a TV talent quest to “send
> How often do you get to travel to the “Land
Down Under?” How does it differ from the
Malibu lifestyle? L.A. is very competitive. Australia, well, I think they came up
you can’t learn, you just write and people either think you’re a
with TGIF; they are more interested in what’s going on this
crackpot, or they laugh.
weekend. I go about three to four times a year, for a few weeks
at a time. It’s a long trip, but if you can sleep on the plane,
you’re fine.
> Out of all of your movies, which one is your
favorite and why?
nature has allowed him to create a successful career, travel the
The first “Crocodile” film because it was my first go at writing,
> Do you surf or hang out at the beach? What
do you think about keeping Malibu safe by
hunting sharks versus crocodiles?
I wanted to make people laugh, and they did, all over. It was
fabulous fun and had great casting ... and I got a wife out of it,
world, experience other cultures and work on projects with his
too (Kozlowski co-starred).
few questions for Malibu Times Magazine.
No, it’s too bloody cold! I used to surf in Australia where the
water is seventy-five degrees. You know that good surfers come
out of here, because you’ve got to really be into it. I don’t know
friends. It has also kept him approachable. Australia’s favorite
room (still in the decorating stages by wife Linda) to answer a
The lifestyle in Malibu and Australia is similar, both laidback.
up” the show’s principle. I was born a comedy writer. I guess
producing and starring in a movie. Being funny was the goal.
“funny man” joined us in his crisp, all-white, modern living
In Santa Barbara I had kayaks at the beach that I could use
and the U.K. It’s very Australian. My friend is a dairy farmer in
> Have you always had the comedy bug? type to his advantage, filming commercials and acting as a
“In this business you have to develop a hide like an elephant,”
ing on now? The movie is fun and charming.
for an Oscar). But Hogan used the “Down Under” stereo-
spokesperson for tourism in Australia.
Not too many differences. Stand up in the U.S. is sarcastic and
> Do you think your “Crocodile Dundee” movies were a blessing or a curse for your career? about sharks, I’m more concerned with other things in the water.
Crocs aren’t stupid; they won’t go into water this cold!
>
When you’re young, being a one-trick pony can be a curse.
But this was one good trick. I always liked the idea of comedy
versus being an actor, so that was one huge lucky strike. When
your first movie does so well, you get spoiled.
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COLOR ME SPRING
This spring, the look is all about gorgeous, bright color. Bronzers go lighter—try with
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