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[32] LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Education and rehabilitation.
Surely two basic rights?
Everyone should be given the
chance to learn, and for those
that perhaps didnt learn
the first time, that second
chance should be given to
those willing to learn from mistakes.
[54] With that in mind, this issue we welcome two
new gay male columnists to GT.
The first is 19-year-old Luke Alexander. You
may have seen him on television and in the news.
rst features The sexual story of this particular teenager
06 Fitty at the front 44 Marcus and Robin
is compelling because, as he takes on the UK
14 Mikey Walsh 54 Bianca Del Rio
government in his fight for better sex education,
18 Conchita Wurst 58 Bright Light Bright Light
he himself says that had he been better educated,
24 Michelle Visage 64 Laverne Cox
he wouldnt be in his current situation.
26 Sweetie, Darling? 68 Neon Trees
The second is 48-year-old Michael Alig. You may
76 Hedwig and the Angry Inch
also have seen him on television and in the news
news a man who has just been released from prison
28 Northern Ireland style for manslaughter, albeit a fairly well documented
30 News debate 83 Summer sun
crime. He writes here about his long road to
32 Michael Alig: Second Chance 90 Colour is in
rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
36 30 Things: Sport
Everyone deserves a second chance. Youll learn
39 Ben Cohen entertainment what Luke is doing with his, and hopefully stop
40 Heroes: Gloria Gaynor 94 Music
to consider that for Michael, gay life has almost
99 Print
been preserved in a time capsule since he was
102 Stage: Kristin Chenoweth
sentenced in 1997. Hes never had a mobile phone
[18] 104 Screen
107 Geek
before, for example. But this isnt the first time a
former prisoner has written for or appeared in GT
108 Tech
and it wont be the last.
Both have difficult tales to revisit before being
real life able to move on, both have made mistakes but
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havent we all? At least both are willing to use
112 The Guyliner
their particular situations to help others learn,
115 PJ Brennan
and thats something that none of us should take
116 Real Life: Positive Luke
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120 Home life
122 Edd Kimber
123 Alan Rosenthal
124 Fit with Chris Jones
127 Paul Thorn
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tie the knot in a two part nale for season ve. In typical Modern Family style, it doesnt quite go according to plan, but luckily Nathan Lane
making a special appearance as wedding planner Pepper is on-hand to hold things together. And there might just be one or two other
familiar faces showing up on the day, too. Over the years weve laughed and cheered along with Mitch and Cam. But did we shed a tear as
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the beautiful game
[07/14]
For the next few weeks well be Could you tell us a little bit more about they want to live, so that they can reach
watching dozens of athletic bodies your and culture? You refer to yourself their highest potential in life.
running up and down a pitch, all as living as a third gender, right? Yeah! Do you see yourself as a role model?
in the name of sport, of course. Its very basic, if youre a guy and you have Erm, sort-of. Im hoping that the FA and
Yes, its World Cup season once more female characteristics, its called the American Samoa Association will give
again. But youd be hard pressed to faafafine, and thats from male to female me permission to be an advocate. But it
nd a better role model in football transgender people. Faafafine translates wont be much help across the Pacific, as
than 25-year-old Jaiyah Saelua into the way of the woman or womanly. all the cultures are similar. I think the rest
the worlds rst transgender Gays, transsexual, transvestites, theres of the world needs to learn from Polynesia.
professional footballer. We were so many sub-categories. In the Samoan I feel like speaking to people is good, but
introduced to the 6ft centre-half culture its just one word. I dont want to encourage too much. I still
in Next Goal Wins; a heroic and Its incredible that there can be such an dont know how differently people can
genuinely funny tale of an underdog acceptance in one culture, yet we live in react in different countries. I dont want to
team persevering against all odds. a world thats completely different. Are encourage someone to come out, be him or
We caught up with the beautiful you shocked by all the prejudice in the her self, and put that person in danger.
and humble Jaiyah to ask what its Western world? Its shocking that I had to What would you say to people who
like to be an inspiration to so many. educate myself about the issues that the are struggling with homophobia or
world has on trans women. Acceptance transphobia in their day-to-day life?
How does it feel to be the first ever is the foundation of our culture. Religion Prioritise yourself, but be aware of the
transgender professional football and faith in God was there before the negative that people may give to you so
player? I had to educate myself about the missionaries came through Samoa, so it that youre not in danger. Remember to
issues in the world with trans athletes, was easy for us to accept. Respect God, acknowledge the people that support
especially in soccer. I didnt know it was respect your family and respect everyone you, and just keep going and reach for
such a big issue. After realising, it made else, no matter where theyre from. That the stars. Q
me appreciate the fact that I come from a includes trans people. Respect the fact that
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coverage of men
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battling it out on the
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CONCHITA
WURST WORDS BENJAMIN BUTTERWORTH IMAGES PAZ STAMMLER
WHAT IT
FEELS LIKE
FOR A GIRL
In her most Its been a frenzied few weeks
for this drag queen from Austria. In
sodomy which would itself be a
great band name.
revealing the time it would take the rest of us Its so ridiculous! For me a perfect
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To tell them that they are not alone. boys, and of course I thought there
The whole community around the was something wrong. The most
PREACH! world is standing behind them. difficult time started when we all
Conchita on They have to trust that if they open turned teenagers. You have to
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their mouth, then we can change struggle with yourself, with your
RuPaul
something. body, and apparently you learn
I think shes stunning. Shes
Conchita isnt one to let adversity how to name a boy who is like little
Mama Ru! Theres a list of people
get in the way. Her first attempt at Tom. This is the time when it started
Id love to meet, and Mama Ru is
Eurovision fame ended in failure, to be very tough for me.
right at the top of it.
when she finished runner-up in After years of wearing womens
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the Austrian pre-selection. Just 12 clothes, particularly those of his
Homophobia
months later, 200 million would tune mother, Tom eventually took to
There are places in the most
in to see her become the first LGBT trying drag.
horrendous countries where
winner for almost two decades. I started doing it from the age of
Im not warmly welcome. But
It hasnt sunk in yet. Im 14 and just on special occasions. It
you cant judge tolerance or
watching the videos on YouTube, happened because a friend of mine,
intolerance just on a country.
People think for themselves. and its like watching someone else whos a make-up artist, he said
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win the Eurovision Song Contest. It youve got a beautiful face to be a
Hotbeds of sodomy seems so surreal and the first time drag queen. So he painted me, and
This was the best hashtag ever. we were on top of the ranking, I I loved it from the first second.
They think that a drag queen is said to my friends, take a picture, Tom beams with joy when
so powerful to change each and because it was the first time Austria speaking of his parents influence
every one in a country? I never was in the lead for well over 40 on Conchita. But learning their son is
received such a big honour! years. And we did we grabbed different was challenging for them.
---------- our iPhones and took pictures. But I think the first time she [Toms
Trans it didnt change. And I was crying mother] saw me in drag, she saw
Im not trans. I always enjoyed the whole time! me at my graduation ball. They had
acting like a girl. I really love Everyday I have to remind myself a tough time learning that their son
to be a boy, and I have to say, I that this is real. Going into the is gay and, you know, I grew up in a
really love to be gay. I wouldnt competition I just wanted to please very small village. My parents have
have it any other way. myself, because Im my own worst a small business, a hotel, and they
---------- critic. I wanted to be in a good thought that the opinions of others
Nights in place. But now Im not just in a good is more important than their own.
Always Sex and the City! Not place, Im in the best place. The They thought they have to listen to
everyone liked the movies. They best place ever. what others say, and that it is truth,
said they were shit. But I loved Life wasnt always like this. and they had to learn that it isnt
them! In three months I watched Tom Neuwirth, the man behind that way.
them at least ten times. My drag persona Conchita, grew Though it took time to adjust,
friends say Im Samantha. up in Gmunden, a small town in Conchita would never have been
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Upper Austria. People werent without the strong support of mum,
My dream men so understanding then, and Tom Helga. As she tells GT of their
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would endure long years of ridicule close bond, the Eurovision queens
Hugh Jackman and bullying. carefully massacred eyes begin to
I just love hairy men, and grey
I would go to kindergarten in a glisten over.
sides. I love the older man!
skirt, and also to school. When I This is so emotional. My biggest
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wanted to do it, my parents would fear is the day when my mum will
Brad Pitt
just say well, OK, we dont have die. Shes been there from the
Brad, with a little more chest hair.
enough time to discuss why he start. Ive got a tattoo of her on my
He would be perfect then.
does this now. From a very little back. Shes the most important
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age, the little kids, they dont person in the world to me. I love
Tom Hanks
have words for the thing that was her so, so much.
Between Tom Hanks and Tom
different about this boy. The teenage struggle would all
Cruise, Id say Hanks. Hes got a
I realised that there was be worth it, as Conchita is now
great personality!
---------- something different at about 11 the most in-demand singer on the
and that Im not like the other continent. After winning, she was
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Question Michelle,
what is one thing
that RuPaul has
taught you over
the years? From
@DarknessRyder
V
My darlings, Ive and dig my claws into them!
only just touched Another way to get your fix is
down back in the US my brand new podcast with my
and already I miss all of my UK bestie RuPaul. Theyre available
Glitterazzi. Im planning my next on iTunes, theyre free and theyre
trip as we speak. So many exciting called Whats The Tee? if youve
things in the pipeline for the Haus ever wanted to be a fly on the wall
of Visage, and I cant wait to share while Ru and I have a regular old
all of these with you. Id like to kiki then this is your opportunity.
thank all of the clubs who booked We talk about EVERYTHING AND
me, and everyone who came out MORE, no holds barred because,
to support me, for making this one were literally just sitting there at
trip Ill never forget! THANK YOU Rus kitchen table sipping tea and
from the bottom of my little, black, spilling the T.
heart. You can read my tour diary But Id better go and unpack my
Keep t and trim Bearded in the next issue of GT... cases! Yes babies, this diva has
men are so last season its I cant believe another season is to do all of her own laundry. As a
all about bearded ladies this done, can you?! It seems as soon as matter of fact, heres a little Visage
month. But for those guys RuPauls Drag Race starts airing, Fun Fact: I LOVE doing laundry, its
its over! I seriously want to do it all therapeutic for me. I love making
who want to keep their facial year round. It needs to be on telly dirty, smelly things transform into
forrest trimmed and pruned, as much as TOWIE is. bright and clean smelling garments
the Remington Vacuum Beard Want me to tell you a secret? Im and I LOVE me a tumble dryer with
and Grooming kit ought to do super excited because we start dryer sheets! I need to stop talking
the trick. After this, all youll shooting season seven of Drag about it, Im getting too excited
need is a posh frock and Race within the next couple of Until next time, get me on Twitter,
weeks. Im delighted because I @michellevisage, and
an audience of around 200 get to see 14 brand new girls that at michellevisage.
million, and youll be set to Ive never laid eyes on before com. XXX MV Q
rise like a phoenix yourself. Q
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Shes been a
schemer in
Londons East End,
a sassy vixen on
the Corrie cobbles
and even gave
us a scorching
case of Sunburn
remember that?!
Telly glamourpuss
and all-round
gorgeousness
Michelle Collins dips
a dainty hand into
GTs sweetie jar.
And she loves it
Swe
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[rst]
Youve got a new autobiography out, Ive got an adult daughter now? you do? I would get rid of the word
but how would you feel if you were Yeah, I do actually. Its very funny guilt so nobody felt guilty about
on a date and the guy started reeling having teenagers though, because anything anymore. I would stop people
facts from your book back at you? you think, if anyone else spoke to me from gobbing in the street. Id make all
That would be very weird. Its a bit like like that, Id tell them where to go. Its men, even if theyre straight, be like
when I went for dinner with someone difficult being a teenager. I think my gay men. Youd abolish the aggression,
and they said to me, Can I just ask you hardest years were between 15 and 17. all the fighting. And religion, Id get rid
one question? Have you still got your Youre finding yourself in this world, of religion. Thats definitely a first. Id
swimming costume from Baywatch? youre finding yourself as a woman, still want a free-thinking society, but
and I was like, What? And he said, youre growing up, youre finding Id get rid of religion because I think
Well, you were in Baywatch werent identity, youve got all this pressure on that causes a hell of a lot of problems.
you? and I went, No. He said, Well, I you. My daughter hates confrontation, And, yeah, Id make everyone gay
Googled you and you were. I told him, so the more she doesnt say anything, apart from my boyfriend. [Laughs].
Well, you shouldnt Google me then, the more I shout. I end up like a EastEnders or Corrie? I have to say
should you! Dont ever trust Wikipedia. screaming banshee [laughs]. Corrie, cos Im still in it, arent I!?
If you could be any fictional What was teenage Michelle like? I And Im hoping to work for ITV again
character, who would you be? Jane was very much a punk, and a non- [laughs].
Tennison in Prime Suspect. Or Liz conformist, and always did things to When you found out that Cindy
Taylor in Whos Afraid of Virginia try and well, get attention, I think. Beale was dead were you livid or
Woolf or [laughs] I was obsessed Teenagers didnt really have a voice whatever? I was working away,
with Oliver as a kid. I always liked like they do now. Music was OK, but actually, doing Sunburn, so I was quite
that character of Nancy, you know, the wasnt very exciting, so when punk happy. I was a bit shocked that I didnt
flawed, slightly tart with a heart. Very came along it was so different, and know. Someone just phoned me, a
warm, but a bit of a bad girl. it wasnt just a fashion, it was a new writer of mine, and said, Oh, by the
If you could be in a play or musical culture. It was an intelligent culture. It way, Ive been at your funeral today.
you havent done yet, which one had something to say; there was more I said, What, Cindys? Shes dead?
would it be? Well, were still trying beneath the swearing and Sex Pistols. and he went, yeah, and shes just
to get a Dusty Springfield musical off Its weird, when I see someone my been buried as well. Shes definitely
the ground. I had the rights, then I lost age, you can tell if they were a punk or dead and buried. So I was a little bit
them, now were trying to get them back not. I think so, anyway. surprised; a bit miffed.
again. They ARE doing a musical, but If you were a kangaroo, what would Tell us your most embarrassing
ours would be more the darker side of you keep in your pouch? Oh God, drunken moment. Oh God, theres
Dusty. The side that not a lot of people well itd have to be a phone, wouldnt been a few in the past. They all merge
know about, really. When Dusty went it? Im not a hugely materialistic into one! I do remember, years ago, I
to America, and sort of disappeared for person so itd have to be my daughter, was sitting in Soho with a friend of mine;
about eight years. Its a really bizarre my dog, my phone, a pair of trainers, it was a really beautiful hot summers
thing, because they were talking about my best shoes... day. We were drinking white... I dont
Nicole Kidman playing Dusty, Kate ...Does this pouch have its own drink white wine anymore because it
Winslet playing Dusty, and all these postcode? [Laughs] ...and my sends me doolally. Then we walked
Hollywood A-Listers, but we were boyfriend. Its a big pouch, its a down the road and suddenly it just hit
thinking thats just not really Dusty. double-fronted pouch. me, and I fell. All these photographers
Tell us whats on the CD in your car If you could go back to live in any came running towards me; it was awful.
right now? The Bodyguard by Whitney period in history, which would it be I fell right in front of Caf Nero on the
Houston [laughs]. Theyre my singing and why? I think women have had it so corner of Old Compton Street. What was
songs in the car. Lisa Stansfield, Been tough over the years, so maybe being really lovely is all these guys that were
Around the World. I really am a Radio part of the Bloomsbury Set. You know, outside said to the photographers, Get
4 person. Womens Hour, I love all that. Virginia Woolf, Vita Sackville-West, lost. Leave her alone, and they put a
I only listen to my CDs really when my where the women around it were sort guard around me until Id got up.
daughter comes in the car, she just of brave. I suppose those sort of women And finally Madonna or Kylie? I just
changes everything and puts Capital were quite predatory in a way and think Id probably have a better night with
or Kiss on, anything to drown me out. people were slightly scared of them, Kylie than with Madonna. So, Kylie. And
Then shell put her headphones on, so but they all seemed to be having a we both have the same hairdresser, so we
Im stuck listening to this bloody music wonderful time. They looked amazing could sit and talk hair, couldnt we? Q
and Im like, Hey! and were extremely talented.
Do you have to pinch yourself to go, If you ruled the world, what would This is Me, is out now, @missmcollins
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[news]
are no openly gay MLAs or MPs in
Northern Ireland.
The conspicuous lack of gay public
figures has held progress back.
While in other nations theres been an
increasing number of high-profile out
public figures, the six counties of NI
have few representatives in the public
sphere arguing our corner.
Weve had this situation for politics
in Northern Ireland where [LGBT
issues] felt irrelevant. Homosexuality
was de-criminalised in 1982, so its
taken a while for people to have the
confidence to come forward to an
electorate, to a party and also an
election. Theres a visibility issue for
gay and lesbian people, not seeing
themselves in public. But its a barrier
to everyone: if you go through life
without meeting different people then
you will have an outlook on life which
is very introverted.
When Andrew got elected, it was
heralded as a real step forward a
chance to prove that you can be gay
and in the public eye.
My election as mayor shows that
the country has changed. The local
elections have a wide range of openly
gay and Catholic candidates from a
number of different political parties,
and thats something I havent seen
before. But we look to England,
Scotland and Wales and see the
progress theyve achieved. We can
achieve that here, but its just going
to take a bit more work in terms of
society. You have to remember we
were very recently a nation of conflict,
and a lot of difficulties come with that.
Times are changing. Jeff Dudgeon,
the man who won a landmark court
case to decriminalise homosexuality in
NI 30 years ago, was last month elected
to Belfast City Council. Meanwhile a
recent poll found that 73% of under 35s
support marriage equality, and that
overall support has shifted from two
thirds against, to two thirds in favour.
Whats clear is that a situation
whereby gay men are given rights in
one part of the country, but denied
them in another, is tantamount to
lunacy. Its long overdue that Northern
Ireland delivered equality. Q
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IS NORTHERN
IRELAND EQUAL?
While the rest of
the UK benets
from equality
laws, Northern
Ireland has
resisted change.
Two campaigners
give their own
perspective
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Its nearly six years to the day since I came out to Views that would often be considered extremist
my parents. Like many people in Northern Ireland, across the rest of the UK find a much stronger platform
my parents are deeply religious and conservative, in our region. The individuals and parties advocating
and to say that it was a difficult time for us would be hateful and bigoted policies arent ranters on the
an understatement. That seems so long ago and the periphery here; theyre part of the mainstream.
journey that I started back in May 2008 has brought my While the right of same-sex couples to marry in
family and I a very long way, and my relationship with Northern Ireland has been denied by the devolved
them has never been stronger. I wish I could say that Stormont Assembly for a third time, this is not the only
Northern Ireland has made a similar journey and that prominent issue which separates the LGBT community
the political reality for LGBT people matched that of of Northern Ireland from the rest of the UK. There are
those in the rest of the UK, but I cant. so many battles to fight in this region.
Northern Ireland remains the only part of the In Northern Ireland, sexually active gay men were
UK without equal marriage. Our equality laws banned from donating blood for life. A similar ban
in relation to discrimination protections for which existed elsewhere in the UK was rightly brought
employment, housing and access to goods and to an end in November 2011 and new regulations were
services are the same as England, Scotland and introduced which allowed men who have sex with men
Wales, but thats not thanks to the NI Assembly. to donate if they refrained from sexual activity for a
The devolved government here has not passed period of more than a year. Yet the Minister of Health
one law that has benefitted the LGBT community; in our devolved Assembly has sought to maintain the
everything weve been given so far has been down ban here. But what happens when blood stocks get
to successive Labour Governments in Westminster dangerously low in Northern Ireland? We import blood
or the courts. Religious dogma still dominates our from the rest of the UK where gay men can donate,
legislative process and societal attitudes, and serves albeit after a year of abstinence.
only to halt progress for LGBT people. Current regulations in Northern Ireland would deny
Ive no doubt in my mind that those inconsistencies in same-sex couples from being allowed to jointly apply
the law will be challenged successfully in the courts as to adopt. In July 2013, news broke that the Minister
our politicians are powerless to act, while the DUP (the of Health here had spent around 40,000 of public
party that campaigned to Save Ulster From Sodomy) money to finance a legal bill opposing same-sex
wield a veto over any legislative change that could let adoption. The High Court in Belfast ruled against him.
the gay men of Northern Ireland have the same rights Determined to pursue his bigotry, he then took his
that gay men just miles away expect. case to the Supreme Court in London only to have his
I believe that I was lucky to have had such a strong appeal rejected a second time.
network of support within Belfast when I came out. People often say that rights for LGBT people here
However, many young people arent so lucky and I in Northern Ireland have only improved because of
want to change that. Only by getting involved with the hard fought court battles, or because the Westminster
political process and challenging prejudice when government has forcefully implemented them. Its
we see it can gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender about time politicians in Stormont listened to the likes
people influence change and bring about the level of of NUS, and began making our region a home for gay
equality that we deserve. Its only a matter of time. Q and lesbian people, as much as everyone else. Q
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that we considered uncool. party who were asking where full 12 years later that I decided
My hope
In March 1995, we got word the Angel had been all this time. finally that enough was enough.
is that by
DEA was coming to our clubs on a I spoke with the Manhattan DA I had committed a senseless,
in August, 1996, as rumours were
telling my unforgivable act while on drugs.
specific Saturday to arrest 30 or so
drug dealers. They were going to going around Clubland linking
story, I will To continue getting high while
threaten them with jail time unless Freez and I to the crime. But the
be able to in prison was to say, I dont care
they turned states evidence and authorities believed it was some
make a about what I did. The thought
testified that we were allowing kind of twisted media hoax, and difference seemed so obscene, so disgusting
them to sell drugs at Limelight, didnt take it seriously. in some to me, I decided then and there that
Tunnel and our other clubs. My In a halfhearted attempt to get young no matter how painful it would be, I
job was to call and tell them not to sober, I checked into rehab in persons simply had to stop. Maybe the pain
show up and to explain why. But Denver, Colorado. But soon my life. of the withdrawal would actually
Angel ended up coming that night friends and drug dealers were Perhaps be cathartic. Make me feel better
anyway, arriving at around 2am. flying from NYC to bring me hearing about myself for facing reality for
There was a scene when, on my cocaine, Special K and crystal it from a once, rather than covering and
instructions, the doormen turned meth. Because of the amounts person taking the easy way out with drugs.
Angel away. Hed shown up with of drugs I was using, I wasnt like myself Which brings me to where I am
friends from out of town and wanted cognitive, alive enough to fully who has today.
to show them the club. Are you at comprehend what Id done. The actually As part of the plea agreement I
least going to pay me for the night? drugs kept me from having to face signed, Im not to attempt contact
lived the
he grumbled. Hed accumulated the truth. But I was afraid to stop with Angels family. I know
life might
several nights wages that were using. I feared having to face the that theres nothing I could say,
make nothing I could do to ever bring
kept in envelopes with his name on horrendous thing wed done.
them, in the safe. Again, though, That spring, Angels remains
my story them any closure. Theyll have to
we wouldnt let him in because of washed up on the shores of Staten
resonate. suffer with their loss for the rest of
the threat of a DEA raid. Its for Island, and by December, the
All I know their lives, and for that, I will be
your own good, I said. High on police arrested me in a New Jersey is some eternally sorry.
tranquillisers and alcohol, Angel motel room I was staying at with my good has Meanwhile, three weeks ago, I
left, angry and embarrassed. boyfriend, Brian. to come was released after spending 17
A few hours later, Angel showed But even in prison, I continued of this years in prison. Picked up in a
up at my place in Midtown, the using drugs. Continued running, van driven by friends and taken
apartment I was given as part of masking my problems. back to Manhattan, where Im
my salary at Limelight. I want my I was punished severely for lucky enough to have been given a
money, he demanded, still woozy my drug use in prison. Every second chance. I have never felt so
from the pills. Take me now to time my urine tested positive for fortunate and grateful for anything
pick it up. My mind was shot as opiates, I would receive 12 months in my entire life.
I was coming off a four-day drug of solitary confinement the Im determined to not take any
binge on Special K, heroin, crystal typical punishment for getting of it for granted. To try and give
meth and Rohypnol. high. One particular institution back now, to speak out and help
What happened next was a called Southport, an entire facility other young people who are in
senseless shoving match which of solitary confinement, was the same situation I was: feeling
resulted in the much documented particularly barbaric. Inmates at hopeless, addicted to drugs and
crime I referred to earlier. You Southport, many in single, solitary not knowing where to turn. My
can look it up its still all anyone rooms for years at a time, resorted hope is that by telling my story, I
seems to want to ask about, to throwing urine and faeces at will be able to make a difference
although something I wish I never prison guards when they were in some young persons life.
have to speak about again. But I served their meals. All night long Perhaps hearing it from a person
feel that if I didnt, people would you would hear other inmates like myself who has actually
judge me further still as though I banging their heads against been there, who has actually
felt it didnt matter. metal toilets or even the floor. lived the life and isnt just some
At the time, we were more Losing their minds, really, from random counsellor, might make
concerned about going to hell, the intense and long-standing my story resonate. All I know
than jail. In order to alleviate the isolation. But even this wasnt is that some good has to come
guilt, I confessed to friends. But I enough to force me to stop using. of this. I have caused untold
did so in a manipulative, matter-of- In fact, the way I rationalised it at devastation and destruction in
fact way so they would think I was the time, now I had all the more many peoples lives,
making it up. Freez and I killed reason to get high. and now it is time for
him, we told friends at a dinner It wasnt until March, 2009 a me to give back. Q
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[07] And fellow Speedo-clad diver
Matthew Mitcham chalked one up for
the gays when he bagged the gold at
the Beijing Olympics.
[08] Derrick Gordon became the
first gay mens Division 1 basketball
player when he came out this year...
[09] ...and he said he was inspired
by NBAs Jason Collins, who in 2013
became the first out gay athlete from
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[10] Moving east, we wouldnt [20] Queens Park Rangers ace
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to see a gay guy beat the shit out of language towards an official in a
somebody if someone in the sport landmark ruling...
OF
[26] ...and that same year, RS S
came out. Busting a stereotype, YEAYTIME
G A
he called it. entire Brazilian volleyball team
[15] Anyone remember the 80s? Sada Cruzeiro was fined $30,000
We all beamed with pride back in after fans made taunted an out gay 23 years ago
1982 when the world saw the first player on the opposing team. Issue 154, 1991
At the forefront of equality, footballer Justin
Gay Games in San Francisco. [27] Regarded as one of the most Fashanu talked to GT about the reasons and
[16] The 80s also saw retired high-profile gay athletes ever, John the reactions to his coming out, while 11
couples took to Londons Trafalgar Square to
American footballer Ed Gallagher Amaechi came out in his memoirs raise awareness for queer weddings.
attempt to commit suicide after after his retirement from NBA.
struggling with his sexuality. He Trailblazer doesnt cover it.
survived the attempt, and went on [28] Footballer Robbie Rogers
to speak out and campaign against announced his homosexuality and
homophobia and sport. retirement at the exact same time
[17] Brooksides lesbian kiss in 2013, but he returned to the
made it to Londons Olympic pitch three months later setting an
Opening Ceremony in 2012, example for millions of fans.
making it the first same-sex kiss [29] And lets not forget Thomas
broadcast in Saudi Arabia and Hitzlsperger, who became the
other Middle Eastern countries. most high-profile footballer to
[18] Yet in just 2000, a lesbian ever come out this year, to further
couple were ejected from LAs the debate about homosexuality
28 years ago
Dodgers Stadium for kissing. among sport professionals. Issue 94, 1986
[19] In 1999, the International [30] Ending on a high, in 2006, Kicking off summer in flamboyant style,
we featured the annual Carnival in Rio De
Olympic Committee ended its a Sports Illustrated survey found Janeiro, where drag takes centre stage.
mandatory gender testing, paving that the majority of athletes would Asides from all the hot Brazilian boys,
obviously.
the way for trans athletes to welcome a gay team mate. Its only
compete in the games. going to get better from here. Q
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GAYNOR
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Gloria. Its upbeat, positive music experience. There was a cast of brings about excitement in the
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that helps people celebrate life. great actors and singers. They people preparing the event. When
Its music that puts people in a were wonderful and so much fun to OF the event finally happens, its the
RS S
good mood and helps you shake work with, but it was a lot of work. I YEAYTIME big payoff. I feel like the gracious
GA
off the stress that work, children, greatly admire stage actors. hostess at a wonderful party.
and sometimes just life in general She hasnt played to a gay crowd Excitingly, there is new music
can generate. You need an outlet. since around 2007 (It was Gay from Gloria on the way she was
Music can give you that. Disney, and it was great fun, recording a cover this month
Its easy to forget that Gloria everyone had a fantastic time.) she thinks fans will love. But we
was behind making another gay but shes still performing, and you finally ask Gloria when shes
anthem massive, namely I Am have a rare opportunity to catch her going to grace the UK with her
What I Am, plucked from the at a festival this summer as shes presence. Its been a while. Id
La Cage aux Folles musical and playing EXIT in Serbia. Needless love to come to the UK for some
spread among dancefloors of the to say, shes pretty excited about shows. Its been a few years since
disco era and subsequently in meeting and singing to her public Ive performed there and I have a
hormonal bedrooms closer to again, but especially the communal lot of friends there that Id like to
home, finding a remixed late 90s experience. I love doing festivals, invite to my shows and whod like
renaissance on a certain Queer she says, because the atmosphere to see me. To UK fans I want to
As Folk soundtrack. But despite its is always so electric and people say, the most important thing you
musical heritage, the diva has no always have a good time. can do in life is to seek truth and
plans to start treading the boards. We ask her what its like playing
surrender to it. Q
I did a short two week stint in to such big festival crowds.
Smokey Joes Cafe on Broadway Its just like when you prepare Gloria Gaynor will play EXIT on the main
years ago, she tells us, Thats a party for friends and family. All stage 11 July, the festival takes place 10-13
July overlooking the River Danube in Novi
been the extent of my stage acting the preparation up to the event Sad Serbia, exitfest.org/en
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LOVE
What do you get when you cross Strictly Come
Dancing with The X Factor? Only the hottest couple
to come out of the celebrity world since Tom Daley
wooed Dustin Lance Black. And who can take credit
for singer Marcus Collins and dancer Robin Windsors
eight-month romance? GT, of course. Because if we
hadnt got Robins kit off for the steamy cover of our
Naked Issue, they might never have happened
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couplings fall into two camps
the showmance, a mutually
(and often financially) beneficial
relationship where two people
extend their flagging 15 minutes
of fame with regular appearances
in celebrity mags.
The second category is a twosome
who, without fanfare, quietly and
genuinely fall head over heels for
one another. Marcus and Robin are
clearly in the latter.
In between scene set-ups and
an everyone look at my cock and when they dont think GTs looking,
tell me if it looks weird? Does it they entwine fingers, make each
look flat? Am I looking a bit pubey? other chuckle, or give each other a
Wearing no underwear under jeans reassuring pat on the shoulder, rub
looks sexier doesnt it? Are you on the arm or peck on the cheek.
fucking laughing at me? Theyre clearly besotted.
No Marcus, were laughing with And whom do they have to
you. Actually, its hard not to, thank for this? Well GT is taking
because Marcus Collins asks a lot full credit, thank you very much.
of questions. When hes not asking Because when Robin appeared on
a lot of questions, hes talking ten the cover of our annual naked issue
to the dozen. And when hes not last year, Marcus couldnt help but
talking, hes filling the room of take notice.
GTs London hotel with laughter Marcus tweeted me to say, Youre
and a grin so white, it makes Rylan looking really good, well done!
Clarks infamous gnashers look recalls Robin. Wed first met at
like Shane MacGowans. ITV studios a few years ago, when I
Marcus rise to fame was as swift passed Marcus in the corridor and
as any contestant travelling on The asked for a photo because he was
X Factor conveyor belt. When he very handsome. From then on, there
first hit our screens in 2011, mentor was no contact whatsoever till I
Gary Barlow helped transform appeared on the GT cover.
the gay Liverpudlian from local I thought he looked amazing,
hairdresser to finalist, eventually adds Marcus, My family watch both
being pipped to the winners post X Factor and Strictly where all the
by Aldis Girls Aloud knock-off, guys are good looking, but there was
Little Mix. one who always stood out for me.
Three years later, and hes cosying Before that tweet, both Marcus
up to his Strictly Come Dancing and Robin were still coming to
boyfriend Robin Windsor for GT. terms with recent break-ups. Robin
We kept our relationship quiet had been engaged but split up
for about three months, begins last August, while Marcus was two
Robin. We waited until we knew it months out of a four year stint.
was going to last before we made It was strange going back into
it public. Then we were rumbled in the world of dating, admits Robin.
Venice by a bunch of British ladies After my last relationship ended,
in a gondola. They took a photo of us I was on the rebound and on the
and tweeted it, so immediately we warpath thinking, I must find a
posted one ourselves to clarify it. boyfriend. Deborah Meaden [his
From past experience, celebrity Strictly dance partner last year]
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told me to get myself together, always be us. We were exclusive
concentrate on work, forget about from day one and it was never even
men and enjoy life. As soon as I did questioned. That day I met Marcus,
that, Marcus came along. it was just Marcus.
Marcus adds: Id been single Marcus: We talked about our
for two months and forgot about previous relationships, the good
relationships, as the end of the last and the bad, if wed been hurt and
one left me a bit downhearted. I how we got through it. From that
tried dating and it wasnt really conversation I knew what Robin
for me. But I didnt send Robin that wanted and needed in his life was
message with any expectation that stability and for someone to be
hed message me back. there to do the things I hope I do
Thankfully he did, and after for him. We dont ask each other for
swapping numbers and days of anything, its a natural reaction to
texting, Robin took a train to Derby want to look after the other person.
to watch Marcus perform. Weve both had relationships
I was absolutely bricking it, where other people have taken
admits Robin, I was so nervous, I advantage of that.
felt like a 12-year-old girl. But from When did you realise you were
the very first moment that we met in love? Robin: It was New Years
there was something special in the Eve and we were with a big group
air. When our inhibitions dropped of friends. I looked at Marcus and
it was like wed known each other thought, Oh my God, Im falling
for a while. That kind of instant in love with him, but its only been
connection has never happened a month. My fear was that if I said
to me before. Were a good eight it, he didnt feel the same. Id have
months in now and Ive never had taken that as a huge rejection. Then
that feeling before. Its still there as the clock struck midnight, he told
every day when I wake up with him. me he loved me first.
One hour and many frames of Marcus: I was shitting myself so I
photographs later, Marcus and waited until I was drunk and lost
Robin are back in the jeans our all my inhibitions. Even if he was
photographer talked them out going to tell me it was too soon,
of. And theyve been joined on I was going to say it regardless.
a curiously-shaped circular bed But he said, I love you too, and by
by yours truly its like theyve the way, were going to Venice for
hired a male escort but have been Valentines Day.
shortchanged by a nerd with a Robin: I thought the honeymoon
dictaphone. Not that theyd ever period would last two to three
consider inviting a third into their months and wondered whatd
mnage--deux, theyre far too happen when it was over. But
traditional in their views of what a were way beyond that and it still
relationship should be. continues.
Marcus: If you meet the right person
Youre both in the entertainment you should always feel like that.
industry, which is populated by a Are you a physical couple in
lot of gay men. Can monogamous public and in private? Marcus:
relationships work in this People notice us because were
business? Robin: Theres no on TV, even if were going to
question about it, theres no other the shops. So public displays of
way but monogamy for us. I speak affection when youre two gay men
from experience; way back I was who are well know are well
in a relationship where monogamy its an awkward thing. I feel theres
wasnt the biggest thing and it enough attention on us so we dont
didnt work. Its just us and itll really do anything in public. We do
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things subtly. And at home, well, yet. He has great ideas and we
Im not that good in bed. bounce off each other.
Robin: Oh you are! Marcus: Figuratively and literally!
Marcus: I used to just lie there if I
could get away with it and do the Away from their relationship, theres
minimum! So Ive been learning more to them than that bloke off
a lot. Im not that confident doing Strictly and that bloke off The X
new things, so Ive been growing Factor. Robin and dance partner
as a person and finding out who I Kristina Rihanoff have started their
am sexually. Its nice to share that company Bespoke Ballroom, where
with someone you love and want to they teach couples a wedding dance
spend the rest of your life with. and even perform for them on their
The rest of your life indicates big day. Hes also back for a fifth
this is for keeps. Will you stint on Strictly later in the year.
be walking down the aisle Meanwhile Marcus has released
eventually? Marcus: Weve talked dance single Sweet Thing, is writing
about what our ideal wedding would his second album and launches a
be like to get some insight into what tour in September. He also plans to
the other is thinking. And our dream open a salon in Liverpool for people
wedding would be somewhere needing help after losing their hair
like Downton Abbey, something through illness or chemotherapy.
fabulous in a British estate. But are we likely to see arch rivals
Robin: We both know where this Strictly and X Factor come together
is heading and that this is for the as the first same-sex couple to hit
long term. Its a case of being the the ballroom?
right time. Ive always wanted to get I can dance, but Id be learning
married to the person I love and that ballroom dancing from scratch,
fairytale is getting closer every day. admits Marcus. Its something
Marcus: Im not going to rush into Id certainly give a go. Its about
anything. I want to know him inside waiting for the right time for the
out, I want to see him at his best and public to be ready to see a same-
at his worst, so I know Im capable of sex couple dancing together. Id
picking him up if I need to. happily dance with a woman, but
And do you see children in your for it to make a point, Id like to be
relationship? Both: Absolutely. the person that would dance with
Marcus: Having kids is something another man. But I wouldnt want
Ive always dreamed about and I to do it with Robin. I tried to give
never thought it could become a him a driving lesson and that was
reality until now. If we did get a lady horrendous so I dont know how
to carry the child for us, shed have wed fare together.
to be mixed race so we dont know I wouldnt want to see him dance
who the father is. But Robin has ten with another man, adds Robin.
years on me so my swimmers are Ive seen couples whove worked
going to be quicker! together, and it puts a huge strain on
Does that age gap worry you? you if youre together teaching all
Marcus: No, in our heads were day and then going home together.
both 30. We levelled it out. My best The stress would be too much and I
friend is 51 so Ive always mixed with wouldnt want to do it.
people older than me. Im an old soul The first time youll see us dance
who likes old things and old people. together is at our wedding. We
Robin: Oh thanks! But we do have imagine our invites will be in the
the same goals and we want to post. And on that note, wed better
achieve the same things. Hes a go out and buy a hat. Q
huge support for me and the new
@MarcuscollinsUK, @Robinwindsor,
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Satan! WORDS HARRY CLAYTON-WRIGHT
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gone through this enormously long,
amazing journey that I really would
have not had an issue with either
one of them winning.
The weird thing is the show brings
like a grocery list or something
random that shell just send you.
Youre like, What is this? And shes
like, Wasnt me! Shes a lunatic and
I love her.
A video of
out good and bad in people. Its a
heightened situation and I think that
people handle stress completely
differently. We go through it day
by day, whereas youre watching it
With a spate of Drag Race
contestants releasing music after
their time on the show, would
Bianca be tempted to release an
album? No. I mean, comedy is
hate. T hat s
week to week, we dont get to hang
out with each other. I didnt know
what each person was going to bring
to each challenge which was kind
fine, but I think theres too many
of these rancid bitches from past
seasons that try to sing. We have
enough horrible queens who sing.
what people
of exciting and scary because you
might have thought this persons look
was a mess, yet when they get on
the runway they might be a brilliant
lip-sync artist, or they might be a
We have Britney Spears, who
doesnt sing, we have Katy Perry
who sucks, why add to it? Theres
already Rihanna and all those who
do horrible albums successfully,
want. Ive
brilliant singer, so you kind of never
knew. Overall Ive been able to get
to know them now and get to see
them in real life, and I think a lot of
why should I contribute to it? Im
going to do the world a favour
by not doing it. But what about
a single Not Today, Satan a
never had
them are extremely talented. Then
its a heightened situation, people
go crazy because of the show, its
documented and theyre going to
use it. So in the end, I think it could
favourite Bianca quote from the
show. Well thats a possibility!
Not Today, Satan. Where I just
ramble on and on and on. Thats a
possibility.
t his many
have been any of us, everybody had
the potential, its just how you handle
the situation when youre there. Its a
true test of self. Its a test of self on a
major level. The Olympics of Drag.
Bianca is currently in the process
of crowdfunding for a feature
length film, Hurricane Bianca.
I started it before the show and
then I decided to audition. Then
people
Totally. Its mindfucking.
Being aware that Bianca is friends
with the legendary Lady Bunny, we
wondered if theyd had a chance
that kind of snuck up on me and
we had raised $35,000, and then
I had to leave to go film the show
and we couldnt tell anybody. So I
want ing me
to catch up since the crowning
ceremony? Oh God. Not yet! Bunny
and I have this thing where shell
call me at three in the morning and
say something foolish and hang
think everybody thought Id taken
$35,000 and went to Mexico to
buy some tits or something and
become a transexual. So now its
amazing and great that I can say,
to read t hem
up. Thats Bunny. Bunny is insanely
genius and I love her to death.
She always calls me up, shes like,
Bianca is a fag! and she hangs up.
hey this is whats been going on
and definitely, were going to make
this happen by next summer. One
of the rewards for donating is a
or be mean
Thats the kind of thing that she
does to me and I call her back, I
go, What do you want? Wasnt
me, girl! Who was it, because I
have 20 other people in my phone
Personalised Insult Video. A video
of hate. Thats what people want.
Ive never had this many people
wanting me to read them or be
mean to them, its quite lovely.
to t hem, it s
called Lady Bunny? No. Its you.
She just recently started texting,
because she was not a texter, which
is insane. So on occasion youll get
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I was always different, was told I
was different, knew I was different, I
didnt necessarily know if it was gay
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The
Futures
Bright
Hot on the heels of his
brilliant new album, we
catch up with Bright
Light Bright Light to talk
all things synth-pop, Sir
Eltons sense of humour,
London vs New York
and putting the gay
experience into song
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B
right Light Bright Light
or Rod, as hes known
is in New York. Its where
he mostly lives now, and
were hitting him with all
our theories about his latest album Life
Is Easy. Jumping between SoundCloud,
chatting on Skype and sparking
speculation on Twitter, there is one
undeniable truth to put out there. Its a
fantastic record. And it has one of our
favourite songs EVER tacked onto the
end, the bitter sweet crying-at-the-
discotheque song Happiness. Weve
listened to that more times than we
care to mention, and this pleases Rod.
Flattery aside, we hit him with our first
observation, a happy one. Its a very
synthy pop record.
There is a lot of synth in there, he
concedes, but theres more human
touch, Ive got strings on a couple of the
tracks. The guitars I really wanted to
have, because the last album [his debut
Make Me Believe In Hope] did feel very
studio based to me, because thats what
I could record at the time.
We also found several lyrics jumping
out at us, sounding like a cross
between a self-help book and the
chastising of ex lovers.
Its actually about falling in love with
life again, he says, I suppose self-help
is right, because it was from a time
when I was having a really shit time
in London and I was really unhappy
with things, and it was about making a
move to make myself happy again. Its
assessing what the problems are and
picking yourself back up. Youre the
only one who can sort yourself out.
It would be easy to try and pin-point
a muse for all these things, like when
artists say yeah this album was inspired
by my drug addled ex-boyfriend. But
theres no such singular figure.
Well the person would be New York
and London I suppose. I really fell out
of love with London, so its moving from
something that makes you very unhappy
to something that makes you happy.
The move isnt permanent, more of an
affair, Rod laughs. Its like a mistress.
Basically Im splitting my time pretty
much evenly between them.
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Laverne Cox is a woman on the transgender woman to be played by
move. So were going to 28th and a black transgender woman, and the
8th avenue, please, if youd just implications have been profound.
make a left here, she politely asks Raised in Mobile, Alabama,
the cab driver. During the course Laverne made her way to New York
of our interview, Laverne will travel City to study dance and drama at
across Manhattan, for more press, Marymount Manhattan College. If
and more work, a sign of just how you ask the cast whos most likely to
much her life has changed since burst into a dance, theyll say me,
the show Orange Is the New Black she laughs. And though she still
premiered on Netflix last July. likes to put on some Beyonc and
The show itself has been a massive get [her] Partition on at the gym,
success, gaining more viewers than acting became her main artistic
other Netflix originals House of outlet, with appearances on Law and
Cards and Arrested Development. It Order, HBOs Bored to Death, and in
follows the story of Piper Chapman, various independent films. Laverne
a woman who is sentenced to 15 trained for many years, including
months in a federal prison on a under The Actors Studio member
drug trafficking conviction from Susan Batson, but it wasnt until
ten years ago. Once inside, Piper she joined Brad Calcaterras LGBT
meets a coterie of women who specific class, Act Out, that Laverne
are struggling with incarceration truly confronted the internalised
and the effect its having on them. transphobia and racism that held
These are women who are trying her back.
to recover their own sense of It was a way to speak the truth
humanity, a sense of connection, of who I was in a safe place. I think
according to Laverne. Almost what Brad does a great job of is
immediately Lavernes character, creating a safe space where I was
Sophia Burset, was one of the most able to reveal parts of myself that
talked about on the show, and thats I had a lot of shame about. And the
hard when youre on a show as healing process has allowed me to
good as Orange Is the New Black. step into an audition room with a
You see, Sophia was the first black sense of worthiness. Without shame.
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It was life changing. even though shes still married,
That confidence allowed her her family has been majorly
to snag the role of Sophia on compromised because of her
OITNB, a coup for the transgender actions, and possibly irrevocably
community, which eventually led harmed.
her to be honoured at the 25th With season two, Laverne
GLAAD Media Awards in Los promises us a new side to Sophia,
Angeles this year. Until then, while a lighter side. I was excited to
transgender characters were being play the material. There are some
featured in film and television scenes that just made me laugh so
more frequently, very rarely were hard I couldnt get through them
actual transgender people given and there were scenes that made
the opportunity to play these parts. me cry so much I couldnt get
On the show, Sophia is serving through them. Thats the show in
a sentence for credit card fraud, a nutshell, people.
the only means to pay for the The discussion moves on to a
gender reassignment surgery controversial subject. Recently,
she so desperately wanted. We Logo, the network that airs RuPauls
learn the circumstances of her Drag Race in America, made the
incarceration in episode three of decision to remove language from
the first season, directed by Jodie the program that some in the trans
Foster yes, that Jodie Foster. In community felt was offensive. Ru
a series of flashbacks, we watch fought back against the criticism
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never going to hurt. But asides from Im waiting for an out gay popstar been in favour of gay marriage,
saying he owed it to the record whos allowed to put on a show, and and is ignorant still. But I definitely
and the fans to be honest about it doesnt mean its a gay show. believe in God, and I definitely
himself, it was actually the writing Adam Lambert is a great believe that God isnt anti-gay
of the record thats brought Tyler example of a musician whos marriage.
to this comfortable place in his life, finding success, but at the same I think my obsession with
and brought him to talking about time, only a few years ago he sex and my obsession with the
it with GT today. Its interesting kissed a man and made a sexual psychology of sex has always
because music has led me to having gesture, which I dont think was come from the way I was raised
the confidence to come out, he any more intense than Britney and my religion. My parents raised
explains. I dont lie when I say Spears and Madonna kissing, but me really well, because we act
my first real crush, my first real yet he got a lot more controversy. as Mormons, but we always had a
obsession, my first real passionate As much as people like him and balance and there was an honesty.
relationship was with music. Jake Shears and Elton John are And that comes down to the family
The record is 100% me and my successful, I still feel like pop itself, and not so much the doctrine
perspective, and a lot of the songs culture takes risks with gay issues. and the church. I never learned
do discuss love in the modern age. Im not claiming to be the guy about homosexuality growing up
We have a lot of technology now, that changes that, but at the same and I never learned that it was
but its created a way of life where time, I hope to get to the point wrong. That wasnt a topic that
were not communicating at all. And where people think hes gay, but it came up, so Mormons dont learn
thats interesting for me to write doesnt mean its gay music. Its just every Sunday in church to hate
about, especially as a recently out his sexuality and lets move on. homosexuality and be against it.
gay man whos trying to navigate Tyler didnt just come out as gay, Its very much the teachings of
the waters of, yknow, do I use though. There was another word, Jesus Christ, and thats always
social apps or gay apps to find a and another facet of his personality been my core belief. When I say
guy? For me and my experiences of that mainstream media around Im Mormon and Im gay, thats
love, its always been hook-ups, but the world seemed to pick up on; me saying that Im accepting both
I also have plenty of straight friends that of his Mormon upbringing. sides of myself but Im figuring it
who use Tinder and they feel like Homosexuality and religion are all out at the same time.
its window shopping, so its always two bulls constantly locking horns; So there we have it. Tyler
going to be an interesting topic to the unstoppable force meeting the Glenn: enigmatic frontman, pop
discuss. immovable object, so to speak. sensation, Mormon and recently
Its not only the music thats Weve even debated whether or out and proud gay man and... wait
brought Tyler out of the closet, not you can be religious and gay on a minute, obsession with sex?
though. Our platinum blonde these very pages. Im not a sex addict! [Laughs]. I
frontman feels like he has a Sex has always been a hot topic have an obsession in a way that... I
responsibility; a responsibility with religion, Tyler wades in, think its fascinating. Im fascinated
to be a proud gay musician whos and, yknow religion has always in the way that its such a huge
seen by society as not just making accepted sex because its such a topic and we always have to know
music for gays. powerful thing, and its creation, about peoples sex lives. For me,
I do appreciate Macklemore, but its also something that can thats the obsession. I dont want it
he says, and I do appreciate cause a lot of stress. Now that to come out like Im an addict!
Lady Gaga, and Cyndi Lauper Ive come out, Im more open to We believe you, Tyler. Thousands
and Madonnna, and countless things like gay marriage, and I do wouldnt, but we believe you. Q
other straight or sometimes bi support it. And theres that sort of
musicians, if theyre actually bi shift with me with being gay and
Pop Psychology is out now, fameisdead.com,
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tends to be watered down, John For John, the shows sense of
adds. The band isnt on stage universality is absolutely pivotal.
and it has a kind of half-rock thing People of all genders and
about it. Certainly, Rent wasnt sexualities can relate to her. Its not
very rock and roll. It wasnt until a statement, its not Drag Race. Its
musicals like the stage adaptation a metaphor, he says emphatically.
of Green Days rock opera Anyone who thinks of it as anything
American Idiot started appearing more is abusing it.
that he thought Broadway might be Undoubtedly one of the biggest
ready for Hedwig to do her thing. factors in Hedwigs current success
Stephen also credits the shows is Neil Patrick Harris, who played
repeated staging across the US and womaniser Barney in hit sitcom How
worldwide with keeping it alive and I Met Your Mother until it ended
building its reputation. John and earlier this year. Hedwig could
I have only licensed the project to have been revived six years ago, in
small theatre companies who have time for its tenth anniversary, but
something interesting to bring to it was more about waiting for Neil
it, he reveals. That DIY approach to be ready, John says. He can do
we brought to it has carried on. anything. Plus, hed bring in people
Some productions have run for who didnt know the show and might
longer than a year. He likens need someone to let them know its
Hedwig to a touring band, which not scary.
finally had its big break. But casting Neil wasnt simply
But Hedwig hasnt lost her about hooking in big audiences
outsider edge. Everythings got with a big name. No stranger to
a little bigger, but not so that it musical theatre, hes a talented and
pulls apart the central premise, versatile performer. He becomes
stresses Stephen. A script re- spectacular, which you need on
write explaining how shes ended Broadway, to fill the house, John
up on Broadway finds the singer says. But hes still able to get small
performing on the set of big-budget when he needs, and quiet, and
flop Hurt Locker: The Musical, after tender. Hes like a thoroughbred
giving the theatre-owner a blow-job he can go the distance.
to get the gig. This is her moment, Stephen praises Neils commitment
but it could all collapse, John says. to getting Hedwig right. This
Shes on top of it now, but barely. wasnt necessarily something hed
Since Hedwig first hit the stage, thought of doing before, he says.
trans and gender identity issues Hed never really thought about
have moved much more to the wanting to move around the stage
forefront of public awareness. But like Tina Turner or Iggy Pop, or
John is adamant that she shouldnt hold the mic like Joey Ramone. And
be viewed as a mouthpiece for I dont think it had ever crossed
any movement. Shes a gender of his mind to do those things while
one because it was accidental; it wearing six-inch heels.
wasnt a choice, he says. But she But practising in those heels
makes do. She finds a wholeness and doing unbilled gigs with the
within the trauma and that is new Angry Inch Band has paid
universal. off for Neil. Rave reviews have
Stephen echoes this in what been followed by a Tony Award
he sees as essential to Hedwigs nomination for his performance.
appeal. However unique she is Hes loving it, Stephen says.
as a person, hers is a very human And hes learning very quickly
story, he says, of trying to learn that almost anything can happen,
to love yourself and wanting to and as long as he responds to it
make a connection. in character, it was supposed to
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ou know when you hear a (read: fun) dance acts; Felix Da Housecat, very heavy political discourse with
back story about a band or Fischerspooner, Miss Kittin, Vitalic, whistleblowing her clit, thats just perfect
WORDS BOB HENDERSON
indeed a Belgian DJ duo Green Velvet, Tiga all a glittery for the album, the way we wanted to
and think theyre taking footnote in the history of dance music. So go. Maarten adds, weve been fans of
you for a ride? Well apparently Mumbai how do Mumbai Science feel about this Peaches forever, we love her lyrics. She
Science actually were scientists. If dirty word? completely aced it, because its really
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Maarten with mock offence. We were we partied to those tracks, says Jonas. electroclash criticism and place
real scientists, before we started DJing So I really dont think that its a bad themselves on a scale of one to
professionally. We actually worked in a word, but with all genres its different. No pretentious. They laugh.
science lab where we did experiments matter what you call yourself, people like We love to be pretentious, says Jonas,
on consumer psychology. I wish this was to say you dont fit in that box. We just like but properly pretentious so that people
a joke, but its very real. My favourite to call it Mumbai Science music. We made see that we dont mean it at all. Were
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the songs weve heard, she seems
to write a lot about heartbreak. I
draw off different emotions, she
says, even if Im having a bad
day just because Im having a
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Its just the beginning!
someone at The X
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Its even
things like
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a song sounding like its a break
up song, but its not. Theres no
formula to it at all. If there was a
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only have to listen to her incredible
debut single, Ghost, co-written by
none other than US hit machine
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UNCLE PJ
[pj brennan]
the door closes behind me.
Being a gay uncle, you get a few
more minutes to hold the baby if
shes in a good mood because, lets
face it, When are you gonna get
an opportunity to do this yourself?
Youre right, Distant-Cousin-I-
Dont-Know, this chance may never
come again. If the baby is in a bad
mood, you can give her straight
back, because youre too gay and
overwhelmed to know what to do.
Again, this is using a stereotype
to your advantage. You just mince
about with the baby at arms length
repeating, Shes gone poo, what
do I do? Someone will come along
so you can sit in the corner and get
back on Tinder with a glass of red.
But the most beautiful thing about
being a gay uncle? Having moments
in time captured in my heart that
lift me out of the deepest, darkest
Uncle PJ my niece, they know better. Especially Aunt The most thoughts Im having. Remember to
Maddie, likes to shout Linda, she just smiles and waves at beautiful bring your Batman cape, Ill wear
when were playing family functions now. thing my Riding Hood cape, and we can
together. She says it, like, a lot, and When I pick Maddie up from about play together, Maddie whispers as
yet it still makes my throat tighten day care, Im convinced that the being a I say goodbye. I have to stop myself
a bit every time. Im blown away employees have been informed that gay uncle? from crying because why would that
by how amazing and human she Im Maddies cool, well-travelled, Having make you cry, Uncle PJ?
is, how old Ive become, and how gay uncle. Ive added cool and moments Maddie likes to show me a face
happy I am to simply be an uncle well-travelled myself, because in time that makes her dad laugh when hes
and not a parent. its what the layman does anyway captured taking a picture of her. Its a sort of
When youre the gay uncle, when youre a gay, am I right? I in my heart vacant stare with a slack jaw that
because of whatever preconceived definitely have an air about me like that lift me only the most amazing and talented
notions people hold, you dont often Im Neil Patrick Harris himself at out of the and fantastic and perfect niece
get the usual harassment of, So the day care centre. I mean, how deepest, would be able to create at will at
when are you going to settle down, cool am I that this three-year-old is darkest three-years-old. I close my eyes on
huh, PJ? Start having some kids literally screaming because shes thoughts the train into Manhattan, I see her
When this does happen, though, I that excited to see me? Maddie Im having funny face, and I smile or even laugh
try biting my tongue till it bleeds. stands there and screams for the to myself. This is rare for me; she is
If thats unsuccessful, I remove first minute she sees me, and in that powerful in my life, apparently.
my imaginary hoop earrings minute, I understand how the Pope We can feel quite lonely, us gays,
and begin to slick down my hair, feels. This power, as a gay uncle, is cant we? For me, gay uncle has
gathering my imaginary ponytail immense! Goodbye, Mr. Brennan! a better ring to it than just single
together, in anticipation for the the Long Island ladies exclaim as I gay man. It makes me feel not so
upcoming verbal ass whooping Im escort my niece through the front alone. Or just uncle, really, thats all
about to give Aunt Linda. Well, for door. Dont worry, Ill be back, I I need. That, and the full nights of
starters Aunt Linda, its not even say, and their faces beam. Again, sleep I get being just the uncle and
legal for me to settle down in most Im convinced this actually happens, not the parent. Its one of the few
states, okay? And as for adoption though Ive never seen it with my things about ageing that Im finding
actually, Dad, hold my drink. Aunt own eyes. Im assuming their mental not just tolerable, but kind of lovely.
Linda needs some schooling. Ive faces beam on the inside. God, I It redefines so much
only had to do this once or twice; hope that gay uncle comes back, I @peejaybrennan about life, and thats
my family has learned their lesson, think I hear one say to the other as incredible. Q
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If you were scrolling past these pictures
on a social dating app, what would
you think? Fit, right? Would you swipe
left or swipe right? Would you even
consider the fact that a 19-year-old
was living with HIV? Luke Alexanders
life was turned upside down when
he was diagnosed one year ago. And
now, after coming to terms with his
status throughout the past 12 months,
hes taking on the government and
demanding better education about the
virus in schools. This is his story WORDS LUKE ALEXANDER
Think about life at who had more than three notes in dying men and Freddie Mercurys
18-years-old; that his wallet. My prerogative as an last appearances as a skinny AIDS
gleaming milestone 18-year-old gay man had finally patient echoed through my mind as
where the world and all its come at an unfair and sudden price: they broke the news to me that my
possibilities seem so eternally a life changing HIV diagnosis after routine blood test, taken at a HGL
attainable. Childhood instantly just a few months of thoughtless testing tent at Birmingham Pride
overwritten by the independence behaviour, and there was nothing I the week earlier, had come back
of adulthood and where the envied could do about it. inconclusive and partly-reactive
gift of youth had never appeared Among the horrific fear and for the HIV virus. Rushing to my
more empowering, significant and guilt consuming my emotions, I regular clinic with the terrifying
uncontrived. I grasped this long- developed such anger towards thought of dying alone embedded in
awaited bull by the horns and rode myself. I was always the intelligent my mind proved just as inaccurate
full throttle into a new life of partying one; the one who always carried and concerning when two rapid
and social interaction among a condom in his wallet and tests also returned inconclusive. In
Birminghams gay club scene. frequently said no to drugs. How the midst of panic and unanswered
Four months later, I received did I not see the horrific symptoms questions, more blood would be
the shattering news that Im HIV- Id experienced for the last two drawn from a franticly shaking arm.
positive. Somewhere between months? How on earth did this It would take five days to receive the
innocently going out with friends happen to me? I knew barely news that no one wants to receive.
and losing almost a stone in anything of what a life with HIV This may be just a cruel scare or
weight, the fun-loving teenager entailed; would it be long or short? a life changing diagnosis I of
I once knew had become blindly Healthy or bedridden? Supportive course, received the latter.
obsessed with drinking, club or secluded? Images of the late My family and friends were as
drugs and casual sex with any man Princess Diana holding the hands of devastated as I was, and I decided
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immediately that I would not allow men as it had done for me. Taking causes such as The Mac Aids Fund.
myself to be consumed by the back control over something so Its understandable how we
shock and fear of the future, and seemingly uncontrollable became associate illness and disease with
the more I knew of the virus I had, the best decision I ever made in the older demographics of society;
the better. Avoiding the advice of my life, the validation I received but often fail to see that viruses like
doctors and sexual health nurses, I shook my emotions to the core; I HIV do not see age, race, gender or
shunned sleep to research into the couldnt believe the support I was sexuality. We must all remember
depths of virology, immunology receiving from all over the world that despite stigma towards gay
and the prognosis of what my life in the weeks that followed. men, black Africans and injection
had now become. This resulted in The second best decision I made drug users; HIV can affect anyone,
the realisation that living with HIV followed a few months later; I and it has certainly affected me.
did not entail an early grave in had felt constantly lethargic as Most people learn of my HIV status
this century, and that I would use the virus in my body continued and give an astonished look of
this diagnosis as a wake-up call to its terminal route of destruction. sympathy and injustice; How did
change my life for the better. While on holiday with friends in the you get that? Youre only 19?, Can
Three weeks later I was sitting Netherlands, I made the decision you still have a relationship?, Do
in a friends garden discussing to promptly start treatment upon you have AIDS?, and my personal
my newly acquired status when my return. The NHSs guidelines of favourite: How long do you have left
on your treatment?
One year on from being infected
with the HIV virus in April 2013,
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the park. Either way, its a great way to 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste a couple of centimetres apart. Dip
Zest of two lemons a fork in flour and press onto each
while away a few hours in the sun. Like
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and easy to make, theyll also last a few
1/4 tsp salt lightly browned at the edges. Allow
days. Here Ive made them in lemon and to cool on the trays for 15 minutes
Filling
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play around with. Maybe add some cocoa 150g icing sugar fully. To make the filling, beat the
powder to the dough or fill them with 1 tsp vanilla bean paste butter until light and creamy then
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fan) and line two baking trays with assemble the cookies, spread or
parchment paper. To make the pipe the buttercream onto half of the
biscuits, beat the butter, vanilla cookies and spoon some raspberry
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[life]
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certified personal trainer and adventurous, you could try a great start to any day or a healthy snack. Each
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abs. Im a fitness fan and, like Go to your starting position for a and protein to maintain energy levels, keeping
all of us, I like to look and feel classic press-up, but then move your
hunger at bay and also refuelling muscles.
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calcium for energy and protein for growth,
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These pages are for those and thumbs on opposite hands form looking to fuel up in the morning. Q
out there who dont buy health a diamond when formed together.
magazines that harp on Now, try lowering yourself with your
about body mass indexes and hands in this position.
detailed exercise regimes. Youll REALLY feel your chest pop.
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get paid to sit at a desk in a busy thing in the morning. Literally, roll
day job and still have friends out of bed and do them. As a male,
who make me happy, so that youll notice your testosterone is
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maintain some kind of muscular they become until youre doing 50
shape to your body, and for those plus every morning.
complete newbies out there, to Anyone can fill out a t-shirt. We can
start shaping up. Behold be super. Q
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THINK AGAIN
Most HIV infections are from men who
*
dont know their status. *HIV in the United Kingdom: 2013
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column
[life] HIV:
RECIPES
FOR LIFE
[paul thorn]
concern yourself too much with it.
All any of us have is NOW.
Gratitude for what we have
today costs nothing. Its really
not difficult to get, either.
And Im not talking about the
fleeting feeling of something
being nice, but really feeling
gratitude deep down in your
guts. Crack this and the rewards
are beyond most peoples
imagination. And personally, I
can imagine quite a lot!
Heres what to do. You
can write a gratitude list on
anything. I keep a dedicated
notebook for mine. I used to be
in a very negative place and, at
first, I found it difficult to think
of anything to be grateful for,
so I had to keep it very simple.
I wrote down the obvious Im
alive, I have my senses, I have
Is your glass half- to live with. It taints everything, Its so all my limbs, I have somewhere
full or half-empty? blinkering us to all thats good easy to get to live, etc. Over a short
If you happen to in our lives. trapped period of time, the list got
be reading your copy of GT in a I used to think that having into a way longer, and the actual practice
bar right now, I dont need to be more would make me happy. of thinking of writing it stopped feeling
tweeted an answer. What I mean Once I had attained whatever I that is like a chore, mainly because
is, are you a half-full or half-empty had set my heart on, there was negative what I actually got from writing
sort of person? Theyre essentially always an eventual feeling of when them was so positive.
the same thing. The difference disappointment, because any living with I can easily write more than 50
between them is merely the way satisfaction gained was always HIV, to things in my life to be grateful
we perceive ourselves and the short lived. not feel for now, and the feeling Im
world around us. The power Id then start looking for the satisfied left with when I come to the
of gratitude never ceases to next quick-fix and focus my with life, last items on the list is one of a
amaze me, and getting some can efforts on getting it as soon as almost like heightened sense of satisfaction
completely change your life. humanly possible. When youre a kind of for everything I have in my life.
Writing a list of things that you living with HIV, there can be this grief When we are grateful for what
are grateful for, often or even on sense of urgency about almost we already have, and really feel
a daily basis, can cause a positive everything. Its not a good way it by acknowledging it, the world
shift in the way you think and feel to live. I was always chasing around us becomes a different
in a very short period of time. something, so much so that it took place. Writing a gratitude list can
I have written a gratitude list me away from the now, and my set you up for the day ahead and
regularly for nearly 20 years. In ability to live in and enjoy the influence the way you behave,
my darkest moments this simple current moment. think and feel.
exercise has really saved me, Someone very wise once asked The most exciting thing about
mainly from myself. me where my feet were. I didnt practicing this tool on a regular
Its so easy to get trapped understand for a long time, but basis is that it makes you open to
into a way of thinking that is then realised the question was receive even more to be grateful for.
negative when living with HIV, where was I in THAT particular If we cant be grateful for what
to not feel satisfied with life, moment of time? we already have, then why the
almost like a kind of grief. Its a Put very simply; what has hell should anything
personal hatchet job that isnt an passed is history and the future @paul_thorn else that is good come
easy mental and emotional state hasnt happened yet. Dont to us? Q
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PALM SPRINGS
UNITED STATES
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[travel]
I
ts a tale of two holidays for features individual rooms and
the price of one in a visit suites in a relaxing environment of
to one of our new favourite lush foliage.
destinations. To Palm Palm Springs is lovingly
Springs, California, for glorious described as where LA goes to
weather, Hollywood glamour and relax and we can see why. Mist
kitschy deliciousness. Then to is piped onto the sidewalks from
the White Party for some raucous, the side of restaurants, eclectic
breathless, topless torso-based art galleries, costume stores
gorgeousness and more and quirky sculptures. But by
homosexuals than you can shake a nightfall, this vibrant atmosphere
feather boa at. explodes and features some of
Just a two hour drive from Los the best lighting work since,
Angeles there sits a resort city well, most of Madonnas recent
like no other. An intoxicating videos. Beautifully highlighting
combination of desert playground, the mid-century artwork and
tranquil retreat and eye-popping delicately bouncing off palms
scenery, the touch of its gay and brickwork, its done in such a
population (estimated to be a way so as not to obscure the view
whopping 40%!) is felt across the of the stars. And what an epic,
entire place. From the masses of gloriously clear view, particularly
LGBT-friendly businesses, chic when you veer off the main strip.
boutiques, trendy bars and frankly It doesnt take long to reach a
fabulous eateries, who knew that place where you truly feel the
lashings of campery would be so vast expanse of the landscape
rampant in the Californian desert? around you, unburdened by
Located in the Coachella urban sprawl. Although due to
Valley, Palm Springs has one the aforementioned lack of street
of the highest concentrations lights, maybe take a torch with you
of LGBT-ers in the US, which after sunset. It IS the desert.
has undoubtedly helped craft a Walking around Palm Springs
vibrant, creative town that looks at night is when you really get the
as gorgeous as the landscape sense that sleepy stoner vibe its
surrounding it. As if viewed rocking in the daytime finally gets
through a permanent Instagram up off the couch, puts on a dress
filter, the combination of and struts its stuff. Live music drifts
grandiose palm trees, sprawling, across the night air alongside
sand-strewn scenery and the the smell of Cuban cigars from
imposing, breathtaking beauty the local lads sitting outside the
of those often snow-capped tobacco shop. Diners laugh in the
mountains is a feast for the senses. open fronted windows of a diverse
Its most certainly worth taking range of bars and restaurants,
a trip on the rotating tramway with watering holes ranging
(Pstramway.com) to marvel at from hipster joints, dive bars,
those hills and canyons, offering luxurious lounges and everything
eye-boggling 360 views from in between, with nary a sliver of
massive heights. pretentiousness between them.
The heavy presence of gayers has Palm Springs also has a
also ensured a massive number of history littered with the glitter of
men-specific resorts, a number of Hollywood. This is where the A-list
them clothing optional for those came to play in the days of the
who like to be fully liberated while studio system, and a number of
watching some gorgeous fellas stars have had and continue to
frolicking in the pool. We stayed have their homes and getaways
at the lovely Triangle Inn, which here. Sonny Bono was famously the
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palm springs
[07/14] PALM SPRINGS USA
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mayor of Palm Springs in the late 80s the sheer scale and production of event... Good LAWD, Saturday
and early 90s, once more making it the event. We also just happened night! After chinwagging with
a celebrity hideaway. You absolutely to have our cherry popped on the Lance Bass of N Sync (Dont trip
must take the Gay Icons Tour (Red- partys 25th anniversary talk about over that name we just dropped,
jeep.com) and marvel at homes a baptism of fire. theres plenty more ahead) we
of Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, Originally set up by Jeffrey headed to the White Carpet to
Lucille Ball, Frank Sinatra and many Sanker as an antidote to the AIDS watch Chi Chi LaRue gossip with
more, with plenty of juicy stories crisis of the 1980s, this circuit Carmen Electra and the gorgeous
and massive constructions to gawp party has grown and flourished to Lisa Vanderpump from the Real
at. Celebs still frequent the town, unprecedented levels in the last Housewives of Beverly Hills. The
of course, with notable names and quarter of a century. The little party White Party has made a reputation
talent from all over the world flying of good cheer has become the of serving up divas, both household
in to relax or perform. We saw Ugly beacon of buffed, bronzed studs and names and those on the precipice
Betty star Alex Mapa do stand up at good-time Gretchens, attracting an of international stardom, and has
the exquisite Copa (Coparoomps. eclectic crowd of partygoers of all welcomed Lady Gaga, Mary J Blige
com) and he even personally gave us ages. Taking place in the recently and Kesha at previous events.
a porno DVD called Bangers and Ass revamped Renaissance Hotel, we This time it was the turn of Ariana
cos were British, innit. checked in and took up residence Grande who seriously wowed the
The first half of our trip gave us by the gigantic pool, marvelling crowd with an absolute spectacle
of a performance. Via our view
from the stage we witnessed a sea
of twisting torsos, shimmying to
the DJ talents of Danny Verde and
Walking around Palm Steve Redant (together at last) and
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holidaymaker has never really
considered himself a full on circuit
queen but the White Party proved
you dont have to be to really let
go and enjoy the experience. With
eight parties across three days
and more than 30,000 visitors from
across the world, you can go full
throttle and attend them all or you
can pick and choose which parties
to attend. Either way, youll have
a blast. We highly recommend
having a slap-up breakfast
at Pinocchios in the Desert
(pinocchiops.com) on a Monday
morning. A retrolicious, ridiculous
camp melee of pink parasols and
bottomless Champagne for under
four dollars for breakfast (well, it IS
Palm Springs. Go ahead!) and the
best potatoes in town.
While Palm Springs does have
an airport, European visitors may
find it easier to fly into LAX and
take a gorgeous, scenic drive
from LA. Youll know youre close
ABOVE PALM SPRINGS POOL when you see the wind turbines
PARTY IN THE SUN
BELOW VIEWS OVER THE that dot the landscape. We flew
COACHELLA VALLEY
with Air New Zealand, probably
our new favourite airline. Great
food (some of the best weve
had on a flight), quality in-flight
entertainment and amazing air
stewards delivering friendly
service. Air New Zealand is the
one, sweetie!
One things for certain, we
absolutely fell in love with both
Palm Springs and the White Party.
We dont know what the best
part was: the stark beauty of the
majestic mountains dominating
the skyline at every turn or the
orgy in our hotel room. Whatever
floats your proverbial boat on
vacation, its all possible in the
ultimate homo-leaning desert
playground. Q
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