EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Lisa Vanderpump Gets A Day In Her Honor; Says "I'm Shocked But I Couldn't Be Happier"
March 2 2011, Published 8:35 a.m. ET
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Lisa Vanderpump not only owns Beverly Hills hot spot Villa Blanca, she now owns the city!
Breaking Celebrity News was present at Lisa's Villa Blanca restaurant Tuesday night when Beverly Hills mayor Jimmy Delshad declared March 1 "Lisa Vanderpump Day", and in an exclusive interview, Lisa tells Radaronline.com: "I'm shocked but I couldn't be happier."
"It's overwhelming to tell you the truth," Lisa tells us. "I love Beverly Hills and am privileged to live in such an amazing city."
Mayor Delshad recognized Lisa for her charitable and philanthropic work and presented her with a written proclamation, a plaque with an engraved key to the city and officially made March 1 Lisa Vanderpump day.
"Now that it's my day, you all must wear pink and carry a dog," Lisa jokingly said as she made a short speech after she'd been honored.
Lisa, who is referred to as Pinky in the upscale and super rich Beverly Hills social scene, says she can't be believe she's being recognized for simply being herself and trying to help others.
"I'm taken by surprise, really," Lisa says. "The charity work I