Photo by Allan Warren, 1973, Wikimedia Commons John Ford (1894 - 1973): “It’s easier to get an actor to be a cowboy than to get a cowboy to be an actor.” In a year filled with great performances in small role, one of my favorite cameos of 2022 was the great filmmaker … [Read more...]
#QueerQuote: “I Think the Republican Party Should be Placed in Drydock and Have the Barnacles Scraped Off Its Bottom.” – Tallulah Bankhead
Today we celebrate the 121st birthday of Miss Tallulah Bankhead (1902-1968). I am a gay man of a certain age, and in my time, in my tribe, telling Tallulah stories and imitating the famed personality was de rigueur at brunches and parties. But, nowadays, do the kids even know who … [Read more...]
Remembering Paul Newman on his 98th Birthday
Photo, 1958, via Wikimedia Commons Paul Newman (1925 - 2008): "I picture my epitaph: 'Here lies Paul Newman, who died a failure because his eyes turned brown'." I have earned the ire of a lot of people by finding the gay angle when writing about fascinating … [Read more...]
#QueerQuote: “I Went to Jail for 11 Days for Disturbing the Peace; I Was Trying to Disturb the War.” – Joan Baez
Civil Rights March on Washington DC, 1963, public domain Joan Baez is a songwriter/singer, a soprano with a rich three-octave range, plus she is a longtime activist. She is known for her contemporary Folk music that includes many songs of protest. Baez has been performing for … [Read more...]
#QueerQuote: “I’m an Instant Star. Just Add Water and Stir.” – David Bowie
Photo: Ron Frazier, 1977, Wikimedia Commons David Bowie went out with a bang in 2016, with one of his very best albums, his 25th, Blackstar. It is jazz infused, lyrically enigmatic and thrillingly odd. He had just had his first try at composing songs for a stage … [Read more...]
#WomenWeLove: Beautiful Actor / Model, Capucine
1962 Eric Koch / Anefo, Wikimedia Commons Capucine (1928 - 1990) : "Men look at me like I'm a suspicious-looking trunk, and they're customs agents." Of all the beautiful famous mononymous people: Cher, Sting, Rolfe, Lizzo, Björk, Awkwafina, Madonna, Drake – for me, of … [Read more...]
#QueerQuote: “The Soul is the Weariest Part of the Body.” – Writer / Composer, Paul Bowles
Photo, 1947, Wikimedia Commons Paul Bowles (1910 - 1999): Paul Bowles was one of the last surviving members of a generation of gay artists whose work shaped 20th century literature and music. Bowles thought of himself first as a composer. His music, in contrast with … [Read more...]
#WomenWeLove: Remembering Gay Icon, Marlene Dietrich
Publicity photo of Marlene Dietrich for the film Shanghai Express (1932), public domain Marlene Dietrich (1901- 1992) : "It's the friends you can all up at 4 a.m. that matter." She was an Anti-Fascist, Bisexual, Movie Star, Vegas Headliner, Fashion Icon, Recording … [Read more...]
Remembering Rock ‘n’ Roll Legend, Little Richard on His 90th Birthday
Photo by Anna Bleker, 2007, public domain via Wikimedia Commons Little Richard (1932 - 2020) "Gay people are the sweetest, kindest, most artistic, warmest and most thoughtful people in the world. And since the beginning of time all they've ever been is kicked." Little … [Read more...]
Unlikely LGBTQ Ally?: Considering Winston Churchill on His 148th Birthday
Churchill in military dress uniform, 1895, public domain Winston Churchill: “History will be kind to me for I intend to write it.” Before you start in on the outrage, I fully acknowledge the serious modern age problems with the life and work of Churchill. His strongly … [Read more...]
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