Esquire

Published on January 9, 2008

Esquire

Attired in black for the fashion shoot, the diminutive gay icon talks about her former lover, French actor Olivier Martinez, her brush with breast cancer and her successful comeback.

Also featured is Hollywood actress Charlize Theron who's been named the sexiest woman alive of 2007 by the magazine. Check out the shots of this slinky South African-born babe who obligingly poses in bed and chats about her career.

Then meet DJ Nimit Laksameepong, or Bobby Bote, as he's better known to his many listeners. After 20 years on the waves, Nimit says it's much harder to become a DJ in today's competitive world, as it requires not just a gift of the gab but also good looks.

Four of the best chefs in the US share their recipes in this issue. Learn how to whip up the perfect spaghetti carbonara with Italian bacon and ham a la Frank Crispo; check out Paul Bartolotta's delicious pesce alla palermitana, or opt for the simpler croque monsieur by David Myers and John Besh's braised beef ribs.

Then get down to serious stuff with news anchor/analyst Dr Somkiat On-wimon who takes a look at the political horizon following last month's general election. Could we see another coup in the near future?

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