Not Dodging 38

God bless Heather Locklear’s L’Oreal-ed head for not lying about her age (“OK, Cue the Sparks,” by Paul Lieberman, Sept. 26).

It’s fear that forces female performers to “shave off those 10 years” (often per our agent’s request), and it’s refreshing to read about someone who embraces her age instead of lying about it. Hopefully, Heather’s candor will help this industry relax about hiring actresses over 30 . . . oh, sorry, 25.

Thanks, Heather! When I get to be your age, I’ll be telling the truth too.

BERNADETTE BOWMAN

(Age 37)

West Hollywood