PartyLines- photographs by Patrick McMullan

It’s Diesel’s 30th birthday. What’d you do for yours? “My wife’s band, White Nights, played in my flat in Glasgow. They were really hard to book and it cost a lot.” —Nick McCarthy

—Lindsay Lohan

You’re carrying a bag in the shape of a chicken! “Do you think it’s too bold? I don’t know if I’m going to be put in one of those ‘What the fuck was she thinking?’ photo spreads.” —Theodora Richards

—Chace Crawford

What was your last fashion splurge? “Paul Smith boots for $795. Even if I wind up in a soup line, I’m wearing those boots.” —Patrick McDonald

—M.I.A.

You have a new haircut. Is it the Rihanna? “Excuse me!? This is the Michelle!” —Michelle Williams

—Alexander Wang

Can skinny jeans be too skinny on guys? “Sometimes camel toe is a little too prominent.” Guys get camel toe? “We call it manly toe.” —Richie Rich

—Zoë Kravitz

What were you for Halloween last year? “A broken porcelain doll. I sew all my costumes.” —Taylor Momsen

What do you want for your 30th birthday? “Live to see 31.” —T.I.

—Peaches Geldof

What do you look for in jeans? “I want my jeans to paint an illusion—the illusion of being a little tall” —Joel Madden

—Erika Christensen

What did you do for your 30th birthday? “I started a rock-and-roll band, Juliette and the Licks.” —Juliette Lewis

Is the recession inspiring you creatively? “Not the recession. But I’m feeling inspired by other shit.” —Alex Kapranos

—Chaka Khan

What’s your idea of a good birthday? “Laying in bed, eating Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and watching The Smurfs.” —Pharrell Williams