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Birthday Toast on July 15th
The Mortimer's Porch, Southampton
Twenty years ago, when I turned 50, I wanted to menum
m. I decided to do something more constructive to show my
girlfriends that it was okay to be 50, if you are well-groomed, well-
preserved, do the right thing by your family and have an interesting
job. It was okay, because 50 was just a number. So, I organized a
fabulous dinner at Le Cirque and got through it.
Then, ten years later, I thought "Oh my God, it's another one." So, on
HOW TO LOOK LIKE ME AT 70 my 60th, Alfred Taubman, who sadly is not here tonight, but his wife
the sequel to Judy is, Dixon Boardman, Pepe Fanjul and Joe Allen hosted another
HOW TO LOOK LIKE ME AT 60 party. They also paid for it. This one was at the Plaza Athenee in June
and the air conditioning broke. It was literally the hottest party ever.
Many of you were at the 50th, and even more at that 60th.
PEGGY SIEGAL
This twenty-year birthday tradition has morphed this year into a
month-long global jubilee.
JULY 17TH, 2017
published for my 70th birthday Two weeks ago, at Harry's Bar in London, Jessica de Rothschild
hosted a dinner for thirty iconic filmmakers. I literally was fainting
when they walked through the door. I was so excited.
Tonight, here in Southampton, this is also an amazing gathering.
Next Saturday, on July 22"°, Amalia and Adam Lindemann are hosting
a lunch at Eothen, the Andy Warhol compound, on the cliffs of
Montauk. You are all invited. Helicopters provided.
At the 60th I thought "Oh my God, why? Why am I doing this? Why
am I torturing myself?" So, I put this booklet together, "How to Look
Like Me at 60." I thought it would be somewhat amusing. I listed
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thirty doctors, everything they've done for me, their phone numbers, At one point, my father said to me, "I'd like you to come into my
their emails and recommendations. business." My father made light bulbs. My grandfather came here in
1905 as a stowaway on a boat from Warsaw, Poland and worked for
This little booklet is still being passed around Park Avenue today. By
Thomas Edison. While building his own company, he patented a five-
popular demand, I had to update it. Tonight's version is called "How
year guarantee on his long-life light bulbs. He epitomized the
to Look Like Me at 70: A Sequel to How to Look Like Me at 60."
American Dream.
Dr. Jerry Imber, who is my go-to plastic surgeon, great friend for 40
My mother Annette said, "Light bulbs! Light bulbs! Are you kidding?
years and has saved my life twice, has lifted everything he can think
She is going to work at Vogue! She's going to be a fashion designer.
of. Jerry told me half the doctors on the original list were dead, so I
Marty, leave her alone!" I always felt like I really disappointed my
had to edit and update. It's now twice as long. I didn't realize that
father by not going to make light bulbs.
over ten years, I needed so much more medical attention.
So, the reason I've done these parties for two decades is to let
You all have a copy on your table, and there's plenty more for
women know that it's really okay to age. It's just a number, and as
relatives.
long as you're healthy, as long as you're productive, as long as you
To be more serious, I really wish my mother and father were here. love and are loved, it's just a number.
They would have been so proud to know that all their efforts, despite
Every daughter, woman, wife and Tennis Girl in this room is an
all the aggravation I caused them — and, I was truly the most unruly,
example of this generation's female phenomenon. That is what we
undisciplined child — has finally paid off. My parents would have
are celebrating tonight. Thank you all for coming.
been in awe and totally elated to witness this gathering.
Five minutes later...
My mother used to say to me, "I only wish you have a child like you."
My father was "Mr. Yes" and my mother was "Mrs. No." It was very Oh, I almost forgot...there are people on this porch tonight who went
confusing as a child. Obviously, I always ran to my father for anything to bed for a week when Hillary lost. There are people here who are
I wanted. presently working in Trump's White House. This is the first dinner in
Southampton in two years where there has been no screaming and
I have a brother, and in actuality, when I was growing up in the 50s,
no food fight. Congratulations.
60s and 70s in suburban Teaneck, Englewood Cliffs and Alpine, New
Jersey, the son was the golden child. The sun rose and set on the son. Thank you, Gigi and Avie Mortimer for having us at your beautiful
home. Thank you Perri Peltz, Ariadne Platero and all the Tennis Girls
This was sort of upsetting to me, but it really ignited a fire inside to
for participating in this sensational soiree.
prove that the daughter was as valuable as the son.
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Dr. Patricia Allen - Gynecologist Dr. Jonathan Deland - Orthopedic Surgeon
509 Madison Avenue, Suite 1212 523 East 72nd Street
Dr. Allen has been on the team for thirty years. She is glamorous, Dr. Deland is the ankle king of New York. He monitors bunions and
attentive, and never lets me miss a mammogram, sonogram or bone yellowing toenails encased in sneakers to stilettos.
density test. The fact that I have shrunk from 5'7" to 5'6'" at sixty and
from 5'6— to 5'5" at seventy, under Pat's watchful eye is not her fault.
She has become a concierge doctor and oversees your entire medical Dr. Timothy Dutta - Cardiologist
program by sending you to top specialist. Weill Cornell Medical College, 310 East 72nd Street
Dr. James Auran - Ophthalmologist
880 Third Avenue Dr. Dutta keeps my tiny little PR heart beating through the stress and
strain of any Oscar race. He is more interested in cholesterol levels
than the Golden Globes. Specializes in cardiovascular diseases and
nuclear cardiology.
Specializes in comprehensive ophthalmology, cataract surgery, dry
According to Dr. Dutta, I am very healthy and health conscious. For
eyes, blepharitis and corneal infections.
him, keeping me young is about many things; especially his instant
availability to me. His role is to give good medical advice, the right
Dr. Ilan Bohm - Chiropractic, Anti-Aging referrals and medically sound opinions on tests and treatments.
635 Madison Avenue, 4th Floor
Dr. Roger Emert - Immunologist
555 Madison Avenue, 2nd Floor
Dr. Bohm, a dashing Israeli, can re-adjust everything but your
personality. He specializes in Western medicine for well-being, aims to
prevent rather than just treat illness by incorporating techniques such Helped me with chronic runny nose and recurring upper respiratory
as applied kinesiology, sacro-occipital technique acupuncture and infections. Specializes in human, animal and drug allergies, hay fever
dietary detox into any healthcare routine. and travel vaccinations.
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Dr. Elena Ferran - Gastroenterologist, Women's Health Dr. Oz Garcia - Nutritionist & Anti-Aging Specialist
NYU Lan one 207 East 84th Street 10 West 74th Street
NYU specialist for 518O, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), cancer
screening and colonoscopies that should be done every 10 years. Dr. Garcia has an anti-aging clinic that uses a combination of IV
Cleanliness is next to Godliness. therapy and diet plans that are customized. My breakfast consists of a
high protein shake with powders called Protein Essentials that help
with detoxification, digestion, immunity and aids in collagen repair. It
Dr. Larry Forgacs - Optometrist can be mixed with organic berries for extra antioxidants. I traipse
425 Madison Ave, Suite 802 through airports with a shaker, white powders in baggies and a letter
from the doctor to prove I'm not a drug mule.
Dr. Garcia has lectured all over the world and has been a pioneer in
Dr. Forgacs has examined my inherited, myopic, dry eyes for 30 years. nutrition and anti-aging. He is also the bestselling author of four books
He has enabled me to see the world through the 500 pairs of contact The Food Cure for Kids, The Balance, Look and Feel Fabulous Forever,
lenses and 900 pairs of rose colored glasses he sold me. and Redesigning 50: The No-Plastic-Surgery Guide to 21st-Century Age
Defiance.
Dr. Robert Friedman - Ophthalmologist
1001 Park Avenue Dr. Gerald Imber - Plastic Surgeon
121A East 83rd Street
Specializes in lipiflow procedure for dry eyes. He uses a device that
applies heat and pressure to the eyelids, which allows the lipids to flow Dr. Imber gave me a new neck on my 59th, and a newer neck on my
into the tear films. Instant relief, brought tears to my eyes. A special 66th. It all begins and ends with him. A friendship of over 40 years has
wink to Daryl Roth, who told me about this life-changing procedure. resulted in his nickname, Ponce de Leon. He has done everything from
a face lift, body lifts, and most recently, a forehead lift that was only
45 minutes on the table. He is a very private and incredibly talented
doctor that keeps your secrets. He also has a new program for facials in
his office and his own amazing skin care line called Youth Corridor. I am
officially known as his poster child.
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Dr. Imber is the plastic surgeon you go to if you don't want to look Dr. Thomas M. Kolb - Radiologist
done. Here are his tips for staying youthful: 635 Madison Avenue
1. Start early and keep ahead of the game. Don't wait until you look
like your mother.
2. The art is always looking like the best version of yourself. Specializes in breast cancer diagnosis, having personally evaluated
3. The only good lines are smile lines. over 150,000 women, with radiology, 3D mammograms and
sonograms. He originated an ultrasound breast screening test and also
Best kept secret: I always sleep on my back, with my head cradled in a checks your bone density. There's nothing funny about mammograms.
foam rubber pillow that supports my neck. This is the best way to Dr. Kolb is the best in the business.
preserve Jerry's work.
Dr. Bernard Kruger - Medical Oncologist
Dr. Scott Kessler - Ear, Nose and Throat Doctor 170 East 78 Street
45 West 67th Street
He is the ultimate concierge doctor to billionaires and movie stars. His
Not enough sleep and constant travel are only two of the reasons I am home visits cost more than a week at Barney's. He's been known to
susceptible to so many colds. Standing at the door of 100 screenings save many lives.
per year, everyone and their uncle has kissed me hello, with some
going as far as showering me with a light spray of saliva, necessitating Dr. Kruger just started a new program called Priority Private Care
endless washing. which is a members-only urgent care center in New York City and the
Hamptons that gives you immediate access to emergency doctors
Dr. Kessler cures me with his over the counter throat relief called when time is of the essence.
"Entertainers Secret" for dry throat and hoarse voice, Ipratropium
Bromide spray, Qnasl spray and Ponaris nasal decongestant. Afrin and
ear plugs are also a must on every plane's descent. I am known to Dr. Jonathan LaPook - Gastroenterologist
carry packets of his recommended Traditional Medicinals Organic 555 Madison Ave, 2nd Fl
Throat Coat Tea and packets of Wedderspoon On The Go Raw
Premium Manuka Honey.
His walls are plastered with signed CD covers from Madonna, Mariah Dr. Lapook, when not on television, specializes in rare tropical
Carey, Michael Bolton and every ABC-TV newscaster. diseases you get from exotic travels. He is the CBS News Chief Medical
Correspondent for 11years and is happily married to Norman Lear's
daughter Kate, who was my assistant 30 years ago.
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Dr. Marc Lemchen - Orthodontist Dr. Thomas Magnani - Dentist
533 Park Avenue 7 West 51st Street
Dr. Lemchen is famous with the teens for the best Invisalign braces in Dr. Magnani specializes in oral hygiene, amazing cleanings and comfy
town. He's treated every private school kid and always gets the night guards.
hardware off before the Bar Mitzvah.
Dr. Sidney Mandelbaum - Ophthalmologist
Dr. Jonathan M. Levy - Podiatrist 178 East 71st Street
120 East 56th Street #940
Dr. Mandelbaum is the consummate cataract specialist who operated
Dr. Levy's partner, Dr. Frankel, who was my podiatrist of 30 years, on Liz Smith, who is going strong at 94. I can now actually see the
gave the best toe reductions, but just retired. Dr. Levy guarantees relief movie screen.
from corns and bunions. If you clock as many miles as I do running up
and down the red carpet, corns are a major concern.
Dr. Andrew Melinger - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Endodontics
One Hotel, 1414 Avenue of the Americas
Dr. Marc Lowenberg - Cosmetic Dentist
230 Central Park South
Specializes in painless root canal, which is a hat trick.
Celebrity dentist Dr. Lowenberg's makeovers create a perfectly
imperfect smile. He has transformed the smiles of many of the world's Dr. Mukesh Prasad - Sinus & Otorhinolaryngology
best known actors, models, rock stars, authors, and other public 1305 York Avenue 5th Floor
figures. Every socialite on Park Ave has been there. He gave me my
third set of veneers and finally got it right. There's nobody better.
Dr. Prasad is your go-to-guy for sinus infections.
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Dr. Janet Prystowsky - Dermatologist; surgical & skin cancer Dr. Edwin Su - Orthopedist
110 East 55th Street, 7th Floor 541 East 71st Street
Dr. Prystowsky focus on early skin cancer detection and removal, she Hip specialist, hip/knee replacement and hip preservation. He does
provides a wide range of revitalizing and rejuvenating treatments. The follow ups on my bilateral hip resurfacing from Dr. Koen De Smet from
doctor gives me the most thorough body scan every six months and Ghent, Belgium.
never misses a spot. Found her through the owner of Revlon.
BEAUTY
Dr. Lyris Schonholz - Radiologist
448 Madison Avenue Vida Emanuel European Day Spa - Los Angeles
9406 Dayton Way (Between Beverly Drive and Canon) Beverly Hills,
Dr. Schonholz's battle cry, "You can never have too many pelvic ultra
sounds." Their office also offers digital mammography, bone density
testing, breast MRI, breast biopsy and ultrasound services. Go-to artist in La La Land for eyebrow and lip tattooing. Vida makes you
look younger with thicker eyebrows and fuller lips, in the perfect color.
Specializes in anti-aging facials, body treatments, injectables, medi
Dr. Douglas Seckendorf, DC, CCSP - Chiropractor
spa treatments, spray tans, eyelash extensions and mani/pedis.
HSS Manhattan Spine Care - 133 E 58th St, 15th Floor
My favorite product from Vida is her own Vitamin C Antioxidant
cleaning pads, which are specially formulated with antioxidants and
Dr. Seckendorf specializes in non-operative/post-operative cervical
citrus extracts to gently cleanse the skin nightly. It also prepares the
and lumbar spine chiropractic and spinal rehabilitation. His interests
skin before makeup in the morning.
include management of various spinal conditions that are mostly
related to disc pathology and mechanical spinal disorder.
Dr. Seckendorf treats my curvature of the spine, which was
undiagnosed in childhood, with stretches on his special swivel table
and pulsating machines. It's the best regimen for old lady posture.
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Serge Normant at John Frieda — Hair Color For make-up products, please refer to the New York Social Diary article
30 E 76th St Peggy Siegal: The Power of Being Well Groomed by Delia von Neuschatz.
212.879.1000
For the Hair:
Sally Hershberger 24K Root Envy Ultimate Root Boost Stimulant
Grey is not a color. Sana is amazing with brunettes; never too light,
Shu Uemura Kengo Feather Tenacious Hold Lightweight Cream
never too dark. Her highlights are also perfection. Mariko and
L'OREAL Elnett Satin Hairspray
Christophe give perfect cuts.
27 Hampton Salon - Emergency Roots and Blowouts
27 NY-27A, Southampton, NY 11968
For the Bath and Body:
Frederic Fekkai
Great for summer weekend emergency root cover-ups and blowouts.
712 Fifth Avenue - Inside Henri Bendel's on the 4th floor
Five o'clock is a social happening.
PRODUCTS
I met Frederic 40 years ago when he came from France as a gorgeous
hairstylist, barely speaking English. He was immediately tagged, "The
For the Face:
Warren Beatty of Madison Avenue," based on Warren's performance
in "Shampoo." Having sold his haircare empire, he has now launched
Dr. Nicholas Perricone's line called Perricone MD:
new beauty products from Aix-en-Provence called Bastide.
Nutritive Cleanser
High Potency Face Firming Activator Anti-Aging Treatment
Acyl-Glutathione Deep Crease Serum
Kangen Beauty Water Machine
Hypoallergenic Firming Eye Cream
Acyl-Glutathione Firming Eye Lid Serum
Face Finishing Moisturizer Tint Broad Spectrum
Innovative water filtration technology that produces ionized alkaline
Dr. Perricone Hydrogen Water
Dr. Perricone recently went to Japan to investigate their secrets of anti-aging and brought back
water with a healthy pH for drinking and cooking. Promotes overall
the process of infusing molecular hydrogen gas into their drinking water. He just invested in a new health and hydration, removes toxins from your body and decreases
company to manufacture and distribute this product in the U.S.
bloating because it is more easily absorbed.
Fashion publicist Paul Wilmot sent me his products two years ago, and
Vida Emanuel, the owner of the Los Angeles spa, recommended this
I have been a devoted user every morning and every night. These
machine to me three years ago. It's attached to my kitchen sink. I only
products really make a difference. I cannot recommend them enough.
drink this purified water.
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DRESSMAKER Oh...almost forgot to mention the following:
Nataliya Kogan, Couture Alteration and Design Studio
502 Mortimer Court Franklin Lakes New Jersey 07417 1. No sun
2. No smoking
3. No alcohol
4. No soda...carbonation bloats
This Russian genius has been in my life for 15 years and is the most 5. No bread, pizza, french fries or buttered popcorn
talented and devoted dressmaker in New York. She recently moved to 6. No life
New Jersey, but now exclusively does home visits to the Upper East
Side every Monday and Wednesday.
Nataliya maintains her workshops in New Jersey and returns your
clothes in a timely fashion. She does alterations, recuts, custom made
Oh...also almost forgot to mention the following:
pieces and is also able to make copies of your favorite clothes.
Sending another huge heartfelt thank you to Jessica de Rothschild and
Sacha Gervasi, Perri Peltz and Eric Ruttenberg, Gigi and Avie Mortimer,
EXERCISE/SPORTS
and Adam, Amalia, Zozie and Noa Lindemann for supporting the global
birthday jubilee.
The Tennis Girls
The Tennis Girls play on summer Sundays in Southampton. For twenty When my beloved niece, Mattie Siegal, who was named after my
years, these ten beauties wearing only white compete in a fast game of father, reads this booklet, I hope she will have a good giggle and know
women's doubles with our long-suffering pro, Marko, the "Croatian beauty comes from within.
Sensation." Perri Peltz's manicured acres are the "home court" and
Tory Burch's estate, around the corner, is the "away court." The only
rule...if you hit your opponent with a ball, you break it, you buy it, you
fix it.
For further consultation, contact me at
In addition, you cannot say an unkind word about anyone. This rule
alone has kept us the best of friends for so many years.
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