4/30/2024 0 Comments Divine drag queen quotesI policed my mannerisms trying not to appear too feminine, adopting a “straight jacket” as Matthew Todd calls it in his fantastic book of the same name. I was told by numerous model agents to “butch” it up, whatever that means. I spent years as male model selling a certain type of masculinity. My journey, towards an authentic self – gosh I sound like a pound-shop Oprah – has been tumultuous. We all have to break away, from the expectations of others and ourselves to live the most authentic versions of ourselves. The journey of self-discovery is universal. No matter our sexual orientation or gender, our point of view is singular, though our trials, tribulations and triumphs may be common. The book features contributors from many backgrounds including music, activism, sports, literature, comedy, art and film.Įvery Awful Thing Trump Has Promised to Do in a Second TermĮditing the essays I understood that there can never be one type of queer experience. The book is a compendium of LGBTQIA icons writing about someone who helped them to become the person they are today: helping them embrace their sexuality or gender identity, or inspiring their careers. I wanted to be able to create a resource that did this for the entire queer community and their allies, and thus The Queer Bible was born. There’s a lovely tradition in the world of Drag, where ‘Mothers’ initiate ingenue Drag Queens into the queer world, schooling the next generation in LGBQTIA culture. In this exclusive excerpt, Guinness discusses the book’s genesis and John details how his love of Divine intersected with his own passion for drag. In addition to essays by Tan France, Gus Kenworthy, Paris Lees, Russell Tovey and Munroe Bergdorf, Elton John discusses his life-long love for John Waters muse Divine, the “Queen of Filth” who made indelible impressions in such films as Pink Flamingos and Female Trouble. In the upcoming book The Queer Bible, model, editor and queer activist Jack Guinness compiles a collection of essays celebrating LGBTQ history and culture through the eyes of some of art’s most prominent voices. If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission.
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