Her modeling career is profiled in Chapter 19 of Michael Gross'
bestseller "Model: The Ugly Business of Beautiful Women" (William
Morrow & Co., 1995).
Was once a member of Cirque du Soleil.
Has been coaching and giving workshops as a Certified facilitator since 1997 for The Work of Byron Katie. She is a workshop leader, spokesperson and coach on the issues of image, self-esteem and addiction.
Mother was a political activist who worked with the Black Panthers.
Battled an addiction to cocaine. Has been sober since 1984.
Claims to have attempted suicide 3 times before she was age 19 due to her chaotic home life.
Her father committed suicide when she was a child.
Attended 16 schools before dropping out of school in 8th grade. Moved out of her mother's home when she was 14 to be a live-in babysitter. At 16 she moved in with a group of hippies.
In 1987 participated in a mock wedding ceremony at Shea Stadium where she "married" Spiderman. Stan Lee and 50,000 fans were present.