Years after Marilu Henner stopped traffic on TV’s “Taxi,” the red-haired siren is still very much in the public eye. She’s just published her third book, “I Refuse to Raise a Brat,” all about child rearing.

A Chicago native, Henner kicked off her career performing in the first national touring company of “Grease” and went on to make more than 30 TV commercials.

Since then the 47-year-old actress has starred on “Taxi” and “Evening Shade,” was featured in the Steve Martin film “L.A. Story” and recently performed on Broadway in “Chicago.” A few years ago, she also hosted a documentary, “We’re Having a Baby,” that followed her second pregnancy right through the 4 a.m. delivery – all of which was televised.

Henner lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Robert Lieberman, and their sons Nicky and Joey.

– Farrah Weinstein

Q: What do you do to relax?

A: I organize. I love to make order out of chaos. I also love to play with my kids.

Q: What can’t you live without?

A: My family – and soybeans.

Q: What’s your workout routine?

A: I take three Pilates classes a week. On the other four days, I either ride the stationary bike, walk on the treadmill or dance around the house with my children.

Q: How do you take care of yourself?

A: No meat, dairy, sugar, caffeine. I also exercise and live my life with gusto.

Q: What are some of your favorite things?

A: The laughter of my children, a great haircut and a fabulous party with lots of dancing.

Q: Favorite clothes?

A: Shoes, a perfect little black dress and great tight-fitting pants.

Q: Favorite food?

A: Tuna, salmon, swordfish, sushi, porcini mushrooms and, of course, soybeans.

Q: Describe your personal style.

A: Body-conscious, energetic, casual and sensual.

Q: What gives you substance?

A: My family and my health.

Q: If you could change anything about yourself, what would it be?

A: My dancer’s feet – big arches and bunions. You look at my feet and say, “This is someone who’s danced her whole life.”

Q: What do you wear when relaxing?

A: Black Calvin Klein casual, soft pants with elastic on top. Sometimes I wear flannel pajama bottoms and a little T-shirt.

Q: What do you wear for a big night out?

A: Gucci or a pair of Tommy Hilfiger black snake pants with a black cashmere sweater.

Q: What do you use to accessorize?

A: Bags by Sharon Feldstein and Isabella Fiore.

Q: Whose style do you most admire?

A: My nieces, Suzanne and Elizabeth. Both can really put things together.

Q: My closet is full of . . .

A: Shoes and great organization. All the hangers are exactly alike. All the colors are coordinated.

Q: Some would say I have too many . . .

A: Shoes and dark clothes.

Q: Some would say I have too few . . .

A: Shoes in their size. I’m a 7 and everyone else is an 8.

Q: What aspect of your style do your friends tease you about?

A: My anal-retentive ordering of my clothes. I have very definite ideas of what looks good on me and I am never wrong.

Q: What was your most embarrassing fashion moment?

A: The ’80s – the whole decade.

Q: What would you love to own but would never buy for yourself?

A: Something outrageous like a red leather coat.

Q: If you had more free time, what would you do with it?

A: Travel throughout Europe with my family.

Q: What tips have you learned over the years from stylists?

A: Shop in your closet. Break up suits, mix modern with vintage, casual with dressy.

Q: What don’t you ever leave home without?

A: Photos of my children and my Arbonne concealer.