This is not a strange request at all, considering your situation.  I'm just impressed at your ability to ask for something so honestly and eloquently.  I will try to be as worthy of it as David was.

Angelique is one of the characters who communicates so much in an unspoken way.  One of the hardest thing for any man to understand is how Barnabas could have turned down the opportunity for casual sex with this gorgeous creature who wanted nothing in return (at first).  Of course, I'm not condoning adultery but, come on, she was willing to kill his sister to get what she wanted.  I would call those extenuating circumstances!

But back to her look.  Both Lara Parker (1966) and Lysette Anthony (1991) are beautiful blondes who radiate dangerousness.  The difference is that while Lysette is smoldering and heavy lidded, Lara has these giant blue eyes which peer out cruelly from this otherwise perfect little face.  Lara holds her wide eyes open and stares you down with a haughty defiance.  She is one of those girls in high school - qiueen of the drama department - who is so pretty but doesn't get that much attention from guys because they are afraid of her.  She has a pert little mouth that she holds in a prim, even prissy, way that lets you know she doesn't think much of you or your chances to get anywhere with her.  She knows too much and she's not afraid to hold it over you.  Unfortunately, the barrier that her hauteur creates with the opposite sex is a self-fulfilling prophecy -- she is afraid she cannot be loved and that twists her into being meaner which makes happiness all the more unlikely for her.

Lysette on the other hand is a sullen, almost passive-aggressive little minx who pouts furiously.  She is all wild, unkempt hair and loose, low-cut outfits which show off her most excellent body.  Lara, in keeping with her prim demeanor, usually has her hair done up and favors long sleeved dresses with high, lacey collars and big broaches at the neck.  Lara's Angelique is less approachable but more needy -- she would melt if shown love.  Lysette's version is very approachable but much more dangerous.  She would more likely knife you in the back for past sins but Lara would probably be swayed to forgiveness by a passionate kiss.

Lara's outfits tended to emphasis her cornsilk blonde hair and pale blue eyes, lots of turquoise and lilac colors.  Lysette tended to wear blousy white frocks.

Thank you Miranda.  You can imagine what a thrill it was for me to interview Lara after growing up with Dark Shadows.  I've interviewed some big stars before but Lara was a lifelong dream.

LdyAnne, I would love for you to show me how to record off of the web.  I've been in broadcasting for decades but never yet figured out how to record from the webcasts!  Thank you for making CDs available.

In the meantime, I have completed my first podcast for this occasion.  This is not the actual show as broadcast, but just the interview itself.  it was pre-recorded for Lara's convenience.  We were just kidding when we seemed to be saying goodbye to her in the studio afterward   In any case, let me know what you think:  http://alchemistplayground.podOmatic.com/entry/2007-08-12T19_03_43-07_00

I am still trying to figure out podcasting and so forth.  In the meantime, I'd be happy to send you a CD of the interview.