Helpful Hints From Our Own Sand Man

Whether it’s work or play, you’ll find Jeff Garlin at the beach. You can’t tell, he says, but HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm”--on which he’s an actor and executive producer--is shooting on recycled sets from “Baywatch.” They could have had the costumes, too. We can all thank higher powers that the show’s creator, Larry David, nixed that idea. We asked Garlin for his ideas about how to make the most of the sand and surf. He came back with a list of beachgoing essentials:

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A lox platter

Whether you’re hungry or just want a fun treat, nothing beats a lox platter. My No. 1 fantasy is to be surrounded by bikini-clad beauties all having poppy seed bagels, a schmear of cream cheese and a few slices of Nova. All of which brings me to...

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Nipsey Russell

Yes, Nipsey Russell. If there’s one thing bikini-clad chicks dig, it’s Nipsey. Let’s face it, I’m not always funny. Really. It’s true. See, that’s where Nipsey comes in. A few minutes with Nipsey, and the gals are laughin’ and jumpin’. I don’t know why they jump, but they do. Thank you, Mr. Russell!

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The nickname “Moondoggie”

Do I really have to explain?

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Invisible Spray

I need it so as not to call attention to myself. I’m very popular with the young people. Also, it adds fun and high jinks to the bikini mamas.