It's not that women are exiled from the business, they burn out. How did Laura accomplish so much without losing her grip? "I'm probably one of the few people who has been in the biz as both sexes. When I was a man, I could get without putting much effort into my appearance. As a man, I could do hundreds of sketches without ever being asked to wear a padded bra. As a woman, I need more than a recommendation and a good writing sample. Getting work as a woman requires a lot more maintenance."

Laura Kightlinger- right down the middle
glam shot by dan dion