Kris Carr's claim to fame was showing up as a Bud girl in a Super Bowl commercial.

That was before she was diagnosed with an incurable cancer at age 31, and decided that she was not going to let that end her free-spirited life. Instead, the photographer-actress made a film documenting her experiences, called "Crazy, Sexy Cancer," which has since aired on The Learning Channel, and published a companion book, "Crazy Sexy Cancer Tips."

Carr, now 35, will be in town next month to help the Cancer Community Center ring in its 10-year anniversary. She'll be at a June 11 event at USM's Portland campus in Hannaford Hall at 7 p.m. While the event is free, seats are limited. To make a reservation, call 774-2200.

Here is Kris Carr sitting down with Oprah for an appearance last year. It runs about 8 minutes, so just watch to 4:03 if you're just interested in the trailer.

Then there's some couch time with the Big O, until the 6:00 mark. It ends with Oprah's protege, Dr. Mehmet Oz visting Carr at her home, and finding out her health secrets, which include juicing.

Oz: Oh, you didn't do it at all before?
Carr: No, I did martinis.

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