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Re: I'm from normal parents (The Pyramid Club Topic)
I had always wondered why Linda refused to synch. Thank you, Vulgar, for setting the record straight. Perhaps she should have chosen another version of the song to do. Or something by Nancy. (Sinatra, not Isla, Rose.) Though I have to admit, my version of "A Time For Us", segue-ing from Barbra to Tom Waits went over a little better. Instead of stunned silence, they screamed "Get Off The Stage!"
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Re: Blacklips
Rose: I haven't seen Lulums in awhile either. I hear he may move to California to go to chef's school!
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Re: Sex With Taxi Drivers part 2
In keeping with Dresscode's theme, Rose came attired in a skintight floor lenght sheath and the sucker was so tight she had to cross her legs to walk so after a night of serving drinks in this getup, we shared a cab. As is my wont, I waited with the cabdriver until my daughter was in the house. It had to be seen to be believed. First she couldn't get up the first step. Apparently she was OK coming down but going up was a different issue. The handbag was going in one direction, the keys in...
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Re: 9/11/01 - The village signpost - please check in here
Hi again Kylie The first message on my machine today after my mother (who of course reprimanded me for sleeping through the day) was Lee Chapel asking if me and his friend, my Isreali roommate,Tom, were OK. I immediately thought somebody was rounding up all the gay and tranny Jews, until I got awake and rationale enough to turn on the TV. So far no one I know of personally or love, has been harmed! Rose
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Re: Sex With Taxi Drivers part 2
I have no memory what-so-ever of getting home from Cheezwhiz last night. I understand Justin Bond put me in a cab and told the driver where I lived. Today I noticed that I spent a total of 2 dollars last night. I remember one dollar went to tip Sweetie, One went to tip Bianca Leigh. (I guess I must have stiffed Rose). So the big question on my mind today is... How did I pay the cab driver? And why do I smell like samosas? I know I didn't eat at "Rose Of India" last night. We had a delicious...
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Re: Mondo Internet
My dear Miss Understood, I know there is a novel out called Trans Sister Radio. It is written by Chris A Bohjalian. It is kind of an updated Myra Breckenridge. It is about a college professor who decides to become a woman. I know someone just bought the rights to the book and a movie is in the works. Hey, I wish I knew the URL of the Trans Sister Radio station. It sounds like fun. Yowsa! Is this a put-on courtesy of Rose or does a net cross-dressing radio station really exist?If not, why...
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Re: Mondo Internet
Now that is a sassy ensemble, and you're giving Rose 'legs' Royale a run for the money with those gams! I really do love the Motherboards...
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Re: RIP, VIP
Just making sure you know that there is a whole Sylvia Rivera topic on Trans NYC Forums where Rose has posted many of her obits and info. Sylvia Rivera Topic There is also someone posting about a memorial in Boston there for any of our Beantown Motherlovers...
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Re: Greer Lankton
I saw her big titted sculpture at a Whitney Annual which included more G&L artists than ever before, curated by an exceptional gay artworld celeb, Klaus Kertess, and was delightfully surprised that a trans-artist was included in the show, especially in an art climate that was and still is, although administered by art fags and women, in many ways predominantly macho,(compare prices of male artist's work with that of females-- even after women's lib!) I was anxious to see more of her work...
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Re: Can We Build a Less Prejudiced TG Sense of Community?
Hey Bobby Didn't I see a picture of you naked in a large wig, hiding your man meat and pushing your pecs togehter to form clevage? And didn't I hear an autobiographical poem you wrote boast of living full time as a woman for an extended period. So where do your frequent masculine assertions come from? Do you not consider at least part of yourself gender variant? Having been a CD or a Drag Queen or however you thought of yourself and declaring (or taking back as the case may be) your manhood,...
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Re: Can We Build a Less Prejudiced TG Sense of Community?
a rose by any other name... follow your heart... be all that you can be.. I am what I am. I didn't know that there were so many rules, I thought we could all just live as we please and be who we wanna be. And even during the years with tits and make up and long waistlength hair.. I always had the meat. But meat alone does not make the man I guess.
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Re: Can We Build a Less Prejudiced TG Sense of Community?
Sweetie - I love you - you always say the darndest things and I often find myself nodding 'uh-huh' with my mouth open. You also wouldnt be the first to wonder why 'we' cant find some common ground to stand on - at least one or two nights of the week anyway. Rose - that was a caustic little note - but I agree with the spirit, if not the letter of it - No one likes a hint of Male Privilidge - like "Liz is back in Bloomingdales" musking up the TG landscape. HOWever - as a 'transgendered' person...
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Re: Fashion, Sweetie
Hey Todd, Still got the Burburry scarf? Let me know, please. Will miss you guys! Love, Rose
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Re: Fashion, Sweetie
Rumor had it that Lulu was going to have a going-away sample sale...well I guess I'll just have to call her for details. Hi Rose.
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Re: Can We Build a Less Prejudiced TG Sense of Community?
Speaking as a butch queen (I paint with that term more broadly than most, clearly I think there are obviously lines where we dont intersect with one another - lines that must be recognized and respected (which btw is part of the reason why the term "transgender" is of limited usefulness, except as a description of behavior). So, I for one can only imagine the magic a full-time shemale must have to conjure to get through the day! The stories Stacy tells me about her walks home or her trips on...
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Re: Can We Build a Less Prejudiced TG Sense of Community?
Well, my mind expanding Sweetie, this drop the bomb topic has been running around my already busy brain for days. I'm very happy to see people expressing themselves and shedding their experiences. (Stacy, welcome home honey, I've often wondered how you were doing.) A Transgendered Woman Is A Transgendered Woman Is A Transgendered Woman! A transgendered woman is not a man! A transgendered woman is not a woman! (Repeat chorus) Bobby Miller and I are friends. I love him as a human being and as...
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Re: Can We Build a Less Prejudiced TG Sense of Community?
Rose, I understand why you get upset. You are an extremely hard worker and have written volumes on These boards. I'm sure you must feel like the girl who knows that the Martians are planning to take over the Earth but can't get anyone to listen. Don't give up. And BTW I think you are our Bella Abzug, just not as pretty. Just kidding!
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Re: Can We Build a Less Prejudiced TG Sense of Community?
I have been reading everyones posts with such enthusiasm and interest. I would like to share a few things with several of you: April: I know something of the feelings that you are going through about family and transitioning. I remember how much angst and fear that caused me. Once I knew there was no turning back for me any longer, I actually remember having thoughts of wishing my family dead so that I would be able to live. As insane as that sounds (and is) that's a good example of the...
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Re: Can We Build a Less Prejudiced TG Sense of Community?
Hi girls, Jade, I didn't mean to be harsh, it's just that I'm an old control freak who, and as Daddy suggested get frustrated when I fear that no one is taking my input seriously. (Need that validation!) I'm very happy that you are rediscovering your activist side and will keep you posted of activities coming up. In my experience it is empowering to take actions of my own behalf. Not only does it keep me from validating my victimhood but also builds self esteem through esteemabe acts.
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Re: Greer Lankton
Wow! JoJo's work is amazing on its own and an incredible tribute to his artistic mother, as well. I believe either Gracie or Pat Hearn handled a lot of Greer's work at the time, in addition to Paul's store, Rose. I own a small ink and watercolor painting by Greer that is one of my absolute treasures. And one of her few forays into two-dimensional expression. She was a true visionary.
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Re: Can We Build a Less Prejudiced TG Sense of Community?
Does anyone think Nancy Ilsa is ashamed of her gossiping? [This message was edited by Rose Royalle on 06-15-02 at 02:53 PM.]
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Re: RIP, VIP
Michael's lover Gareth sent me a note that Michael died last night between 8-9PM, at Saint Vincent's of complications due to HIV/AIDS which he had been fighting bravely for years. Gareth shut off his med tubes at 8PM because Michael loved curtain time. I'm sure many of you remember the pierced and tattooed very handsome couple, Michael and Gareth who frequented Jackie 60, Click & Drag and recently Cheez Whiz. Michael was an actor/songwriter. He was one of the girls in "Cage" on Broadway...
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Re: The Cockettes
Finally got to see that wonderful doc depicting SF and the youth culture of that time, my time. Seeing the first few pics of George Harris sans beard and Hibiscus drag made me gasp out loud and later brought a tear to this old queen's eyes. That was the George I knew, looking a bit (and acting a lot) like Dennis the Menace. To actually see what he told me about--the costumes and performances- rounded out my knowledge of this beautiful soul. I'm so in agreement with his belief in free art and...
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Re: The Cockettes
Rose, I for one would love to hear more! The film is held over at least one more week, at the Quad through the 18th. Showimes and details are on our July picks page: http://www.mothernyc.com/events/jul02.html
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Re: Page
Uncommon talent, very decent human being, kind, considerate to me always. I would have to call Page a lady in every sense of the word-what a world it would be if we could all be exquisite, inventive, well mannered and generous. [This message was edited by Rose Royalle on 07-22-02 at 07:10 AM.]
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Re: Page
I'm praying for acceptance of Goddess's will. I guess grieving takes time. There will be a Memorial Service and I hope Linda and/or Antony will keep us informed. I had the good fortune to do a taped interview with Page and her former husband, Peter a couple years back, maybe 1999 or 2000. I interviewed them seperately and then together. In it I asked her how she identified and she gave a very surprising answer. If there's any interest I would be willing to lend out parts of the interview as...
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Re: Provincetown
From Brandon Ohlson (as dictated to me): Am happy to be back in New York after a wonderful month in Provicetown. Daddy's birthday party was a delightful welcome home. Performed Go-Go Real, communed with Bobby Miller, Scotty the Blue Bunny, Edie (dynamic transvestite hoofer from NYC) and the lovely Varla Jean Merman. Soaked in the sun, sand and surf. Met lots of town characters, had a good time doing the show, and enjoyed the much needed respite from NYC. Glad to be back in the swing of...
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Re: Can We Build a Less Prejudiced TG Sense of Community?
Damn, I haven't been here for a while. You M.F. Bitches rock! A couple of things... Lady Sierra, Please don't be a stranger. We need MORE intelligent voices. (It's hard for Nancy Isla, Messy Bonnie and I to hold that end up by ourselves). I'm so glad you came out of the lurker's closet. And Sweetie, As far as lurkers... Believe me, there are MANY people reading this topic. Eventually some will post but you are reaching thousands. That's a good thing. And Mother Rose Royale, As Lady Sierra...
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Re: David Wojnarowicz - Artist
Daddy-D: I promise not to dreg up emotions too often. And someday, you and Chi Chi will have to let me write a bit about your early exploits. This is something I look forward to. You know, one of the first conversations I had with Rose, maybe about four years ago, was about whether or not I could come in to Mother early one night just to interview her. She seemed to me to have stories untold of amazing interest (however since there was no place to publish such tales) I did not pursue the...
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Re: RIP, VIP
From: uravampire@mindspring.com Subject: [queerleft] Fwd: Harry Hay obituary - New York Times Is there going to be a NYC (or in other cities) memorial for Harry Hay, and more than mourning, as doing what Harry Hay had often done, which way forward for the queer movement? In May 2003 there will be a gathering of queer lefties in NYC at the Brecht Forum, to put the issue of queer liberation back in the heart of the socialist/anarchist/left movments and reconnect the queer community to the...
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Re: RIP, VIP
Gay Activist Harry Hay Dies http://abcnews.go.com/wire/US/ap20021025_9.html From: SrBananaNut@aol.com Subject: radical faerie founder died in San Francisco Our beloved faerie sissy brother Harry Hay left this earth plane at 2 a.m., PDT, this morning, October 24, 2002. The Duchess died peacefully in his sleep at home while attended by his beloved companion John Burnside and a circle of loving friends. Let us join hands in a circle to remember Harry and how he has graced our lives, as he joins...
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Re: Burlesque Queen MISS KELLY WEBB Loses Everything in Tragic Thanksgiving Fire- PLEASE READ
Hi all, this was such devastating news. Got a call from Rose Wood earlier who told us that donations of clothes/supplies for Kelly can also be left at The Chelsea Hotel c/o Room 724. Donations will be collected from there and brought out by cab as they accumulate. Please do not leave cash in that manner (bring it instead to the above club locations) but clothing, costumes, etc. She has absolutely nothing, so almost anything would help. Kelly is on the small side I would think no bigger than...
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Re: Burlesque Queen MISS KELLY WEBB Loses Everything in Tragic Thanksgiving Fire- PLEASE READ
Rose Royale just called; she and Keith are donating all their tips tomorrow night at STAR TARTARE to help Kelly. Come out come out wherever you are! Thanks to all.
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Re: Please help us rename this Forum
Stamps on my hand that I couldn't wash off Door people I have hugged or hated Where's Diane?/Where's Ted?/Where did Rose go with my Beer? Filter What?.... I thought this was.... T
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Re: Straight To Hell (Sex Stories)
Damn boys, with their unwashed hair and shabby, tattered faded Levi's, sauntering around the concrete jungle reminiscent of a slimy serpent slithering in between the cracks of right of wrong, black from white. Blood stained lips sucking the last haul from the butt end of a borrowed cigarette, flipping the nicotine stick with a snap of the wrist into the chaotic heart of a hectic intersection, legs spread eagle on a gravel sprinkled sidewalk, drumming a filthy boot on the ground to the sound...
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Re: Join us at Hooker's Ball 4 New Year's Eve
Best New Year's Eve since 1999 IMHO..THANK YOU for a glittery light bright evening with LOTS of new talent - as well as so many familiar faces. Loved meeting Motherlovers from all over the boards and talking to new devotees from the Naked New York airing - libertarians, pervs and some sex biz beauties who had never been to one of our parties before. Our performers did a SPECTACULAR job - Thank you Dolly, Amber (great to see you back), Betty and Flow (their couples segments were steamy!) and...
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Re: Join us at Hooker's Ball 4 New Year's Eve
Another spectacular evening and show! The House of Dominantion always rocks and never fails to "titilate" Having the Amster. Red Light district theme added the perfect touch of sleaze to the festivities. Thanks again Chi Chi and Daddy. A New Years Eve Hookers Ball also happens to be a wonderful setting for an artist rendering of a peep show. Tanya did an amzing job, especially considering the amount of time she had to set it up in! And Tanya, where did you get a copy of a 1969 Playboy? Huh...
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Re: Join us at Hooker's Ball 4 New Year's Eve
Thanks for a great vibe and a fun crowd. Daddy Dynell on point...one of my friends reported actual Public Sex. Unfortunately we missed that. But we were happy to meet the fabulous Rose and the sexy Amber, and to say hi to the gang. Chi Chi, thanks for sharing your anecdote about being on stage at midnight for fifteen years straight (except 2001)- an inspiration to us younguns over at 432 W. 14th Street on a Tuesday trying to make something happen. All the best, Richard & Dominique
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Re: Join us at Hooker's Ball 4 New Year's Eve
oh my! breaking the ice on a new year can always be a tricky proposition unless... one has the Mother community to rally around and let your freak flag fly with fellow banner wavers!!! wow - possibly the most fun my lady and i have had in quite a long time. Colleen - just magnificent to meet you and better yet hang out for most of the evening. what a lovely spirit you are, let's do it again, yes? Tonya - beautiful installation and a lovely way to plant the ArtMaker banner firmly in the...
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Re: Join us at Hooker's Ball 4 New Year's Eve
I had been believed that you guys had left before I got the ball since I arrived at 2am... but somebody said that she saw you two ! It should be your spirit of wanting to come to the ball !!! Glad that I had a start of New year by meeting up with those beautiful people*, Rose, Betty & Betty's Girl, Colleentv, Tonya(thanx for such a fascinating installation ! ) and... guess, missed speaking to others for my brain had been deeply marinated in Champagne at that time... Thank you very much...
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Re: Party Monster - Michael Alig
Recently I started reading a book called "Clubland: the Fabulous Rise & Murderous Fall of Club Culture" by Frank Owen, a freelance writer. The book goes into a lot about the Michael Alig/Angel murder case and the events leading up to it, but also gives extensive profiles of Peter Gatien himself as well as two other club impresarios, "Lord" Michael Caruso and South Beach club king Chris Paciello. Caruso and Paciello were both street thugs/gangsters who basically rose to the top as drug...
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Re: Swept Away part 2
Nothing like a good juxtaposition to clear the fog! The other night I was watching Larry King Live because he was doing a full hour with Johnny Cash. Durring the commercials I would channel surf. Madonna and her fake lesbian kiss was everywhere. That's all people were talking about. Madonna. Britney. Christina. Justin Timberlake's raised eyebrows. Then back to Johnny Cash. REALity. Johnny Cash is REAL. A REAL song writer. A REAL musician, a REAL drug addict, a REAL convict, a REAL outlaw, a...
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Re: Goin' To The Chapel: The Lesbian, Gay & T/S Marriage Topic
This was forwarded to me this morning, and was allegedly written by the singer/actress and sent to President Bush... Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2004 4:44:39 PM Dear President Bush, Today you called upon Congress to move quickly to amend the US Constitution, and set in Federal stone a legal definition of marriage. I would like to know why. In your speech, you stated that this Amendment would serve to protect marriage in America, which I must confess confuses me. Like you, I believe in the...
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Re: DV by Diana Vreeland
Coco's Main Ingredients: French angelica, Bulgarian Rose, Spice Island clove bud, Indian jasmine, Caribbean cascarida, Frangipani, Mimosa. NO CIVET CAT GLANDS! You can look at the "Allure" book at the "Egoiste" magazine store down in Soho... they used to have a copy for public worship. They also have an unbound folio edition of dozens of Diana Vreeland's original "Vogue" memos, all in typewritten facsimile. (Tres tres cher.) Eveytime I see someone's dirty shoe-bottoms on a TV talk show I...