LADY BUNNY!!!
Matty Slick-Haxx
After ten years being out the cabaret-circuit, Lady Bunny is back! Every Tuesday she will be doing an 1 1/2 hour all live-singing show through November at Escuelita. She recently chatted with The Huffington Post about her new show, her role as a guest-judge on Drag-U and even a little political pillow talk about OccupyWallStreet.
Growing up in Hicksville, TN, the Bunny has solidified her place in the history of drag. She performs, she writes, she sings, and is a well-seasoned DJ (my favorite). She offers a great model for all the up-and-coming faglets to really see all the possibilities that ambition, persistence, and drive can get you. She spoke of her time on RuPaul's show as bringing her to "tears" after seeing all that these woman gave up to make sure that their children had everything they may have not. "I don't think that average gay men know what that's like. We may have relationships, but many of us live alone, and we're not worrying about putting anyone else through school. I realize that these women sacrifice so much, and sometimes their stories were very touching," she told the HP reporter, John Sanchez. She did, however make one very crucial point about the entire experience:
"My only request to these ladies is that they return the favor and realize we can't give them any drag tips or redecorate their homes or choose their bridal gown if these women's menfolk, husbands and sons beat us and kill us. We can't give you tips from the grave. Value the homosexual and drag queen, and teach your men that!"
PREACH IT, SISTER!
Lady Bunny had to up her game and come up with all new material for her cabaret show, which even includes an ode to the late Amy Winehouse. "Well, Amy was someone who would punch you in the face for very little reason. I mean, if you're gonna tell me -- I never met her, but something tells me she could appreciate an evil joke, even at her expense," the Bunny explained. The show at the mid-town gay bar rocked through October, and will continue to do so through November. We are not missing this one!
Her conversation hit a slightly deeper note when her political stance was brought up. Through her years producing Wigstock, her stances may have not changed, but have definitely become more apparent. "In my 20s and 30s I wanted to distance myself from politics, because my dad is a political junkie, and he watched every single day of the Watergate trials, forcing me to miss The Brady Bunch, so politics were the devil for many years." Yet, as the times have changed and a global political awakening is becoming more and more of a reality, more voices like Lady Bunny's are needed:
"I think people are just becoming aware of how topsy-turvy the system is and how both parties are geared toward keeping the mega-rich wealthy and making sure that the huge corporations that put them in office still do not pay their fair share. Even the simplest person can understand, "Hey, I'm not asking the rich to pay more than their faire share, even though if they pay the same percentage, it would be more money, a larger amount. I'm just asking them to pay what I pay!" You have to be pretty dumb to ignore that."
There is something that Lady Bunny understands that isn't seen very often. A passion for people and the greater good. In a time where drag queens are popping up like herpes, it is a relief and, more importantly, an inspiration, to see such a legend really getting back to the roots of what brings us all together; a deep respect for humanity with sense of humor and glamor for all.
Thank you, Lady Bunny, thank you.
Read the entire interview with Lady Bunny here!
