Ladies, please join Miss Aimee and I as we slick on a blood-red, cupid-bow pout and shake our diamond-encrusted pasties in homage to Britain’s best loved showgirl, Immodesty Blaize.

Immodesty is the quintessential Sassy Minx – she’s an international show-girl superstar, she’s a striking, statuesque bombshell with Ava Gardner-esque looks and a kick-ass 1950s pin-up girl figure, she’s the Reigning Queen of Burlesque at Las Vegas’ Burlesque Hall of Fame and quite frankly, she’s the eptitome of fabulousity – who else dazzles audiences in London, New York, Cannes and Las Vegas with an eight-foot Swarovski-encrusted rocking horse, an enormous glitter vintage telephone and a be-jewelled array of simply de-voom costumes?

If that wasn’t enough, Britain’s number 1 showgirl has now turned author-girl. Her debut novel, Tease is a heady-mix of glitz, intrigue, sex and passion, and offers a tantalising peek behind the scenes of the most glamourous of showbiz professions – and do you know what else? She’s kicked off her fluffy mules and is reclining seductively in our world o’ minx and sass – to say we’re excited would be quite possibly be an understatement.

Describe Immodesty Blaize in 5 words…

Va va va va voom!

Is there anything you can’t do, Miss Fabulous? Sassy showgirl and now amazing author – what made you write a book?

Aw thanks!  And yes, there is, I can’t make Hollandaise.

People have often asked why I would write a novel if I am primarily known as a performer, but I do like to work in different mediums – as long as I get to create my fantasy worlds, whether that’s on canvas, on film, on stage or on the page. It was Paul O’Grady who got me thinking about novels after he gave me a hilarious vintage book about life in a burlesque grindhouse. Since I am also such a fan of Jackie Collins, Lace, Dynasty and all things glam and campy, it seemed like an obvious step for me to write my own bonkbuster.

Writing a book could not be more different than performing on stage in front of a sell-out crowd – can you tell us about the book-writing experience, we imagine you reclining on a chez lounge, sipping a cocktail as you dictate to a hot boy – are we far off?

That sounds very Barbara Cartland, she had it sussed I think.  Actually I started writing Tease between shows, but then I decamped to my little French chateau for the summer, and shut myself in a room with a view and 24 cases of Montrachet.  Although, funnily enough, I seemed to end up outside by my swimming pool with the laptop most days, it seemed more ‘inspiring’ there for some reason. (‘Method writing’?) The process of writing was great fun, and instead of the usual long winded and intensive preparations for an actual live show, I could give Tiger Starr dancing fountains, diving tigers, and a ten foot glitterball to emerge from, all in one paragraph and ten minutes, from the comfort of my lounger.

Tiger is fierce and feisty – if we wanted to rock our inner showgirl what must-have traits would we need?

Just be what you always wanted to be but thought you were never allowed! You’re unique, no-one else can be you – so there’s no right or wrong.  Some sparkling confidence and a little exaggeration of your positive characteristics is a good place to start. Thinking of a great stage name should help point you firmly in the direction of your alter-ego too. Then maybe a good thigh master and a well oiled personal trainer to get you into your itty bitty rhinestoned costume, watch a Jayne Mansfield movie or two as a guide for mastering the wiggle, and a glass of Crystal before your big debut always helps too.

We came to see you at Koko’s in May – you were incredz – how much of your own showgirl experience has gone into the book?

Thank you! Well, they say ‘write about what you know about’, so of course there were things that were based on experience as well as imagination, plus little behind-the-scenes things, insider info, tricks of the trade, burlesque history.  All writers base their work in some kind of research, and for me, a lot of that was first hand experience.

Who are your style icons?

Sophia Loren, Ava Gardner, Liz Taylor, Alexis Colby, Jessica Rabbit, Grace Jones, Schiaparelli, Liberace.

What era would you like to go back and visit and why?

Perhaps ancient Rome, all that debauchery, communal bathing and stylish drapery. And think of the big strapping centurions…I feel a new act coming on…

What are your five must-have items?

Hot rollers, 6 inch heels, diamond merkin, a can of Elnett and Nifty, my little Yorkie.  Oh, and red nail polish.  And Illamasqua’s ‘Blaze’ lipstick. And a headscarf. You see, this is why I can never travel light.

Who inspires you/who do you admire and why?

Liberace is well documented as my camp performance muse amongst others, but actually different people inspire me at different times. Musicians, writers, artists, performers…I just admire genuine talent, and those who walk their own path.

What’s your life motto?

Be prepared to accommodate but never compromise

What’s your secret to success?

Success is just an ongoing journey and even then the goalposts change. Best to have a great journey then.

Quick fire round:

What’s your favourite…

Shop: Cocomaya the chocolate boutique, Conduit St

Book: Me Cheeta, an autobiography

Website/blog: www.planetfabulon.com

Hang-out: Claridges Fumoir

City: Budapest

TV prog: Madmen

Food: Gin martini (it has an olive, right?)

What’s next in the sassified world of Immodesty?

The movie of my Tease Show, in association with EMI, is out in cinemas later this year and my next novel, Strip, is also out next summer – set on the Vegas Strip, it’s even more mega-watt glam and bonkbuster-y.

Tease by Immodesty Blaize – £10.00, Ebury Press is out now.

Visit the amazing and fabulous world of Immodesty at: www.immodestyblaize.com