Kathy Lockwood spent the summer of 1990 dressed in polyester and living in the pastel-colored world of the enchanting film Edward Scissorhands. As one of the neighborhood hair ladies, she recounts an honest and amusing story of her work on the film.
In this brief, fun memoir of her time working on the set of Edward Scissorhands, Kathy Lockwood details what it's like to work as an extra on a big-budget Hollywood production, covering everything from casual run-ins with stars to the outright drudgery of sitting around all day in hot polyester in the Florida sunshine, waiting for the briefest flash of on-camera time while her makeup melts. An interesting read for Scissorhands geeks and aspiring extras alike.
Kathy takes readers on a joyous and funny behind-the-scenes trip through the making of a Hollywood classic through her unvarnished time as an extra...er...background actor! Having been an extra myself, many times, I howled at Kathy's clear-eyed and witty memories. Take the journey and enjoy!
Lockwood recollects her time on the set of Edward Scissorhands with lucidity and unflinching honesty. Even at her most uncomfortable, she manages to celebrate this film, which has now become a staple in American film history.
WTVT-TV (Tampa) did a news story about the 25th anniversary of the film Edward Scissorhands. It features Kathy Lockwood, who appeared in the film (as Kathy Fleming) and was filmed on the location site used for the movie. Kathy is the author of 12 Weeks on Tinsmith: Behind the Scenes of Edward Scissorhands which recounts her experience.
