"Leon" wrote in message
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My 20 year old son could not believe that Raquel Welch was that old. He
was thinking late 40's. she is currently on a new TV show, The Captain,
IIRC.


It really pays to see him/her live and in the flesh. Television and
magazine photo spreads mask lots of aging/ blemishes.

In 1974 I wrangled a track-side photo pass for the Canadian Grand Prix
at Mosport. Also in attendance was the Penthouse Pet-of-the-Year.
Oh-yesssssssssss. Her photo layout (yes, I no doubt bought that issue) was
flawless. And, in person she was just like the photo spread - except for
the freckles. 34 years later and I don't think I've seen that many freckles
in total on all the freckled people I've seen since. Being 24 they were
only a minor distraction. In fact, I don't think they'd be much of a
distraction even today!
With the photo software available today you can hide lots and lots of
wrinkles/blemishes. In fact, if Leon will post a portrait of hisself I
think I can make him look 30 years younger with just a couple of keystrokes!

Dave in Houston