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Strong, Independent Woman

LuAnn defends her friendship with Jill, and rejects the idea that she's the "underdog" this season!

By Luann de Lesseps

 

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At first I thought it was weird that Victoria’s friends would share with her their opinions on how I look, but after my initial shock, I was flattered. Because she is my daughter, I can see how comments like this might make Victoria uncomfortable.

Kelly says that if one of her daughters was offered the chance to pose for Playboy in the future, she would support it. If Victoria was old enough to make her own decisions, I would support her posing for Playboy, as long as she doesn’t show her cha-cha (her word). My daughter is a beautiful, smart and talented artist who will distinguish herself in many ways. As her mother, my hope is that it won’t include posing nude.

The Ungaro event was a really hot party filled with eclectic, interesting and beautiful people. I was glad that the girls came out to support me and that the party was such a success. We danced until midnight.

I honestly do not know whose side Alex is on and neither does she. She tries to stay neutral but is clearly having a difficult time. She questions why we support Kelly’s appearance in Playboy versus her S&M Internet photo spread that surfaced last season. There is no comparison between random Internet photos and the cover of Playboy magazine.

 

 

I don’t believe everything that psychics say, but being a Native American, I do believe some people can channel the spirit world. I was amazed when Jill's psychic said that I would find someone whose name begins with “J”.

The message Bethenny left for Jill was nasty and mean-spirited. It shows Bethenny's cruel and insecure side. Friendship isn’t about paying dues; it’s about supporting each other. I felt sorry that Jill would have to endure such abuse from a supposed friend. With friends like Bethenny, who needs enemies?

Jill and I have been friends since before the show. Real friends don’t try to control each other. Jill admires my strength, courage and generosity. To even think that Jill controls me is ludicrous. We are not dogs running in a pack, with an Alpha and Beta, we are strong independent women who choose our friends based on mutual trust, respect and admiration. I am not an underdog, nor will I ever be an underdog.

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