The other day I had the TV on in the background while I sorted through paperwork, (one of my least favourite jobs, hence TV on in the background 
) The show was the 100 top-selling singles of the last 50 years, or some such compilation. We’d got quite high up in the charts, when “You’re the one I want” from the film Grease came on. The film was a total favourite in my teens when I first saw it, (like a lot of us, I suspect,) but I hadn’t watched it for years. They had various media people chatting about the film, the song, and the singers, while showing bits of footage. I remembered it in detail, lyrics and all, but had forgotten the huge impact of the ending, you know – the bit where Olivia Newton John turns into a complete sexpot. 
As I watched it, I remembered how I felt when I saw it as a young teenager. I recall that I thought it was wonderful that John Travolta’s character was changing for her, but - oh my - when she transformed into that ultra-sexy, confident woman, and he was literally bowled over, I got such a buzz. 
I bet I’m not the only one?
When I put the proposal for my forthcoming KINK novella, Sex, Lies, and Bondage Tape, to my editor, she said that she loved my strong, sexually confident, independent heroines. I never really thought about it before, because it’s just a part of my view on what modern women should and can be. Not bad girls exactly, but bold and assertive. When I watched the transformation of Olivia Newton John and remembered how I had felt in the cinema the first time, I wondered if that’s maybe where it had taken hold. I always love to analyse how this stuff gets in my head. Sandy was an absolute sweetie before the transformation, but I got to say. I totally admired the woman who had the man at her feet…
You’re right, it was great seeing the transformation in Sandy…much better than when John Travolta tried to change for her, lol. I love a strong heroine
Comment by Ali — October 11, 2006 @ 11:42 am
Fun post, Saskia!
I began to write more of a comment and realized, after it went on and on, that you inspired me (yet again) to write my own post about this subject of strong, sexy heroines and where they come from! LOL!
Thanks for the inspiration!
Luv,
Cleo Coyle
Latest release: Coffeehouse Mystery #4: Murder Most Frothy…IMBA bestseller!
Comment by Cleo — October 11, 2006 @ 12:22 pm
Hurrah for strong heroines!
Comment by Estella — October 11, 2006 @ 3:49 pm
Ali, you are so right. I seem to remember thinking it was cute, as a teen, when he made the change. Now it’s just comical
Cleo, pleased to set you off! I look forward to reading your post, it’s a worthy subject.
Estella, let’s hear it for the girls!
Comment by Saskia Walker — October 12, 2006 @ 3:39 am
Not only do I love strong heroines, but I wnat men to fall at my feet and drool over me like they did for her!
Comment by Sasha — October 12, 2006 @ 11:35 am
I must have watched GREASE a dozen times when I was in middle school (or what they used to call junior high). My favorite part of the movie is when Sandy becomes the bad girl and gets her man. LOVE those strong heroines!
Comment by Julia Templeton — October 12, 2006 @ 6:29 pm