He was kind when breaking the news to me and though I was of course disappointed, I was also very relieved. Going on a 60-city tour with 40 guys and one girl me was a daunting thought to say the least! Lisa Popeil, 29 May 2010
The complete interview with Lisa can be found in Andrew's book Frank Talk: The Inside Stories Of Zappa's Other People (Wymer UK, 2017).
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Photo of Lisa with Zappa backstage at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on 11 December 1981, courtesy of Lisa.