L.A.Times Crossword Corner

This interview was conducted in early January. I was hoping to publish it when we have a Verna Suit puzzle. Now I doubt it will ever happen...

Theme: Three Lines 17A: Three lines: HEM RECEIVING TAN 39A: Three lines: TICKET FRONT STAG 64A: Three lines: AIR STARTING NECK 3D: Three lin...

Theme: The Man, The Myth, The Legend 17A: Scene of 38A's 63A: BEIJING OLYMPICS 38A: World's best swimmer: MICHAEL PHELPS 63A: 38A...

Theme: SOUL OF MOTOWN (30A: 16A, 38A, and 55A, e.g.) 16A: "A Natural Woman" lady: ARETHA FRANKLIN 38A: "Part-Time Lover"...

Theme: That Is (i.e) Extra 17A: Part-time girlfriend?: SEMI SWEET IE 27A: ID a gastronome?: FINGER FOOD IE 44A: Assault tour crew member?: H...

Theme: "See 'n Say" 17A: Lunch combo: SOUP AND SANDWICH 23A: Footwear combo: SHOES AND SOCKS 38A: Flag combo: STARS AND STRIPE...

Theme: Three Red Things 17A: Three red things: HERRING MEAT WOOD 59A: Three red things: SNAPPER LIGHT ANT 3D: Three red things: CARPET WINE...

Theme: THREE BLUE THINGS 17A: Three blue things: PRINT TOOTH GRASS 57A: Three blue things: STREAK JAY CHEESE 3D: Three blue things: CHIP DA...

Theme: 3 WHITE THINGS 17A: 3 white things: WATER BREAD HOUSE 61A: 3 white things: LIE SOX CHOCOLATE 3D: 3 white things: RAT ELEPHANT MEAT 1...

Theme: Flower Girls A17: Ernestine's creator: LILY TOMLIN 59A: Porky's girlfriend: PETUNIA PIG 10D: Henry James title character: DAI...