Fall 2005; Interview by Chuck Holliday

She’s arguably one of the hottest and most talked about faces in the Lone Star State (Texas if you’re slow), and this admitted “shy-girl” is now emerging as a major player in the import scene (car shows). We caught up with Leigh as she is adding yet another hot gallery to her already blazing website, and got to see what’s been going on with our young gunner (no pun intended).

What’s the oddest noise you heard coming from a roomie’s bedroom? I know you have to had heard SOMETHING odd!
The Prince album playing at 8 o’clock in the morning and my roommate singing and getting ready.

Hmm, I won’t go there on that one. I’m sensing that you like smart, funny men. But most guys are intimidated by you, so it’s hard for you to get dates. Right?
Yes, and it doesn’t help that I’m shy either.

Somebody like you – shy? Wow. So since somewhere, somebody reading this feels like they still have a shot, what can a guy do to woo you?
Show up at my door with a large bouquet of dozens and dozens of flowers then whisk me off to Paris, France unannounced for the weekend where we explore the city and then eat pastries in the park at night, stare deeply into each other’s eyes as we breathe the sweet jasmine aroma of Paris after it rains. — I’ve watched a few too many Audrey Hepburn movies. But yes, that would definitely woo me. [laughs]

Damn, that person better have just left the payroll department before they do that! So tell me a not-so-pretty story about you.
During gym I was running laps around the baseball field when it was muddy and slipped in a huge puddle and got my bum covered in mud, so I had to call my mother to bring me new pants and underwear. True this was in grade school, but it’s the ugliest one I can think of right now.

Wowwwwwwwww. But you’re a hot ass babe, so somehow I couldn’t come to grips with laughing at you and it’s serious. So now to the need for speed – What do you do with yourself when you aren’t turning out import audiences all over the south?
When I’m not modeling I’m usually studying, working, working out, or reading. That’s basically all I do.

Awwww, we have to help you put some excitement in your routine. Are you a fan of video games?
Yes, but I’m not very good. I can never do any of the special moves that require advanced hand coordination. I’m more of a PC Gamer. I prefer the darker stories with murder and intrigue where you have to solve riddles…I love solving mysteries.

Sounds like those novels and things like that are up your alley. Being in the import scene requires you to have a certain sexy appearance during your shows. But do you like to dress sexy?
Everyone likes to feel sexy and the easiest way to do that is by dressing sexy. Ironically before I modeled I spent more time getting ready to go out because I wanted to look my best. Now since I’ve started modeling and often have to go all out with wardrobe, makeup and hair, it seems a hassle to get ready to go out now. I guess the answer is, in front of the camera I like to dress sexy but off, I’m all about comfort.

Sounds like a good answer. So these people reading don’t generally understand the politics, hardwork, and reality checks that come along with being in the fashion world. What’s the most difficult thing about being a model?
It’s a very cut-throat industry based on aesthetic value. The problem with it is that what is deemed attractive is very subjective and varies from person to person. Also in an industry where you market yourself, you leave yourself very vulnerable to personal attacks from strongly opinionated people. You just have to learn to be tolerant and just roll with the punches.

Thick skin and the ability to brush people off are requirements. Back to men for a second – What’s the absolute worst pickup line you’ve ever heard?
“Are you as amazing in bed as me?”

What’s the sexiest kind of music?
Sexiest music would be anything with a steady beat, pulsating rhythm, and a slow crescendo up to the climatic finale simulating an approaching orgasm. Genre doesn’t really matter. A good example of this would be Britney Spears’ “Breathe on Me” and Ravel’s “Bolero.” Two songs on the opposite side of the music genre bean pole but both employing the same technique and effectively creating a sexy mood.

Yessir! We recently did a feature on the things a man could do better to get women. I know you have something to contribute. Any advice?
Just be yourself. If all you want is to get a woman in bed and have no other desires for her then by all means lie, brag, show off every valuable thing you own, and buy her glass after glass of drinks. However, if you’re looking for something more, then just be yourself and listen to the things she says. If she senses that you’re in tune with yourself as well as her, then you’ve really got her.