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THE GIMP: Oh, Traci , Traci , you've turned my Gimp garb into a wet suit already with your exotic ambiance! Unfortunately, we're only together for a few, brief minutes and they expect me to come out of this with an interview, so I guess we'd better chat it up, eh?

First, allow me to say that it's a genuine pleasure to see your name added to the legendary ranks of the Postal Babes. Of course, there's no doubt that your pedigree as one of the most beautiful women in the world is about as solid as it gets – from your legendary stint as a "Baywatch" hottie to your TV work with the likes of Martin Sheen and Roger Moore.

See? Bet you thought I spent all my research time ogling your photos. But first I have a personal issue I need to discuss with you. A little bird told us that Traci Bingham is actually your professional name and your real name is Julie Anne Smith . So what I'm really asking is: how do you go about this name change thing? Cause my mom didn't do me any favors when she called me "The Gimp"...

TRACI : Guess what?? I don't even know where the hell the [story about my name being] " Smith " even got started! I think it was [confusion regarding] some adoring, lovely fan named Julie Smith , but we look nothing alike! How sweet of her but now everyone thinks I changed my name! The whole thing seems so ridiculous to me.

THE GIMP: Well, so much for the forlorn hope of having my name changed to "Trip Swinger."

THE GIMP: Okay, now let's start an imaginary rating system where a "10" is getting a high profile, Jessica Simpson-type role in a major motion picture; "8" is a featured role in a TV series and getting email proposals of marriage from 12 year old boys is a "1", what would you rate being a Postal Babe at? And spare our feelings whenever possible.

THE GIMP: Of course, WE haven't hooked up yet, oh ravishing one, and you know what they say – "Once you go Gimp, you never... um.. go limp...? ...or something..."

You know that famous scene in "Pulp Fiction" where Uma Thurman 's character tells Travolta's Vincent Vega that she did a pilot that was largely inspired by " Charlie 's Angels "? Well, you didn't just make the pilot for such a series, you starred in a whole darn show – "D.R.E.A.M. Team" with Ian "Deadwood" McShane, Traci Lords and the aforementioned duo of Martin Sheen and Roger Moore , among others.

TRACI: W hen I worked on "D.R.E.A.M. Team" (D stands for dangerous; R for reconnaissance; and the E, A and M stand for Emergency Action Mission) I had to learn tai kwon-do, karate, ju jitsu and [worked with] lots of cardio and weights. We also had to learn weaponry. It was so much work but it was sooo much fun and my body was in incredible shape!

THE GIMP: Well, it hasn't exactly slumped since then. Excuse me for staring… and the drooling.

THE GIMP: Okay, then, let me wipe my mouth off and we'll get back on track, Traci . You were discussing the "D.R.E.A.M. Team"…

TRACI : It was a television series that I shot in Puerto Rico with Martin Sheen , Angie Everheart , Jeff Kaake , and Eva Halina ! It was basically " Charlie 's Angels " and having Roger Moore in a recurring role was so fierce!! It was the number one show at the time and it even scored higher in the ratings than the beautiful one and only Pamela Anderson 's show "VIP"! "D.R.E.A.M. Team" was finally cancelled as the production company had issues as they tried to move the shoot to LA.

THE GIMP: So what's next for you in terms of media projects -- once you stop calling everybody you know to tell them you're this month's Postal Babe, of course?

TRACI: I am working on my own reality show, I'm filming a hot new action flick, I'm the official spokesperson for EmpirePoker.com and the host of "Fantasy Fest" on pay per view. I'm also working on a book and gearing up to start my own diet line, as well as everything else in my life to keep busy!

THE GIMP: And of course, there's the place where I spend most of my virtual time – your website!

TRACI : That's right; you can also see me by checking out my website www.tracibingham.net

THE GIMP: How do you evaluate your stint on "Baywatch"? Obviously, it was a big break, and the role that put you in front of the eyes of millions of men (and SOME women who, like, drive the big rigs), but do you ever get to feel the downside of being Baywatched, getting regarded as "another Baywatch babe" by casting people?

TRACI : Being labeled a "Baywatch Babe" is always kinda funny to me. I think it's cute! I am actually honored to be considered one of the original "hot sexy Baywatch girls!" Baywatch was an opportunity to do something fun in my career and be in the faces and homes of millions of people all around the world!! It really doesn't get any cooler than that! Not to mention all the money, perks, bells and whistles that went along with it!

THE GIMP: Did you ever play videogames when you were younger? Cause I see a lot of hot women who had or have boyfriends/husbands who play video and computer games and the women actually get exposed to them.

TRACI : I have always played video games like Atari. I played Donkey Kong, Pac-Man, Centipede, etc. My older brothers got me hooked. Madden Football has become a fave of mine but I'm not that great at it. I would rather play POSTAL cause it rules!! I'm looking forward to playing the latest Postal game add-ons; POSTAL 2 sounds so cool and dangerous! I love it!!

THE GIMP: So you are familiar with the POSTAL franchise? The hot game these days is POSTAL 2, of course, and the various add-on disks for it. Gary Coleman's in them and, well, shucks, so am I…

TRACI : I ALMOST FORGOT! Gary Coleman is my hero!! What a hell of a dude!! [Giggles] No, honestly, I love Gar.

TRACI : "Gimp," darling... I love you! But is that really your freakin' name?????

THE GIMP: Mom always said it was, but she wouldn't show me the birth certificate, either. That's why I'm trying so hard to change it – I'm telling you, Traci , this name is definitely NOT Chick Bait.

But as a Gimp in all seriousness, I want to thank you for being such a good sport and I'm sure the readers have already stopped reading this by now anyway and are clicking the link to www.tracibingham.net and the incredible POSTAL Babe of the Month photos right here and now in order to locate those stunning photos of you in the skimpiest POSTALwear we could find.