Jenny McCarthy exposed it all with Playboy, and continued a career as an actor and author. Windy City Times visited the Oak Brook Borders bookstore recently to chat McCarthy up about her new book, Love, Lust & Faking It: The Naked Truth About Sex, Lies and True Romance.
Windy City Times: Hi, Jenny. Welcome back to Illinois!
Jenny McCarthy: Thank you. I like your tattoo on your face.
WCT: I just went to NOH8 photo shoot, so it is temporary.
Jenny McCarthy: I love it!
WCT: Was this new book therapy for you?
Jenny McCarthy: It was. I have always been fascinated about love. Going through my own kind of hardships it was perfect timing to really do some self-realization on myself an inquiry in love. I loved going in deep with specialists, scientists and hookers!
WCT: I read those interviews—wild.
Jenny McCarthy: Yeah, I was really diving into that world. I was trying to find out what makes our hearts tick and what makes our hearts break.
WCT: I didn’t feel it was just for straight people. I definitely got something out of it.
Jenny McCarthy: Yes, of course! There is an inspirational message, love is love.
WCT: I am talking to Patti Stanger, the Millionaire Matchmaker herself, who is in your book.
Jenny McCarthy: Oh, I love her. Tell her I said hi!
WCT: I will. Are you ready to date anyone yet?
Jenny McCarthy: I am dating as we speak.
WCT: You are?
Jenny McCarthy: Yeah, helllooo. Before the looks go, I’ve gotta do it. [Both laugh.]
WCT: Well, you look great.
Jenny McCarthy: I am having fun, some light dating.
WCT: Would you ever do a stand-up comedy act?
Jenny McCarthy: I am thinking about it.
WCT: I think you should.
Jenny McCarthy: You know I would like it but I have [a] fear of public speaking.
WCT: Oh,really?
Jenny McCarthy: Yeah, it’s so weird but I am going to conquer it.
WCT: Would you do Dancing With the Stars?
Jenny McCarthy: Never. I do jokes; that’s about it.
To purchase Jenny’s book and to find a Borders near you visit www.borders.com.