It takes two to double the trouble

It takes two to double the trouble

Sometimes, having an alter ego can be a curse (usually when it comes to dating) but also when travelling, and I have to lug around enough crap for two people.

Gone are the days I could just throw some clothes and my overnight kit in a suitcase and set off to wherever I was heading. More often than not, my travel is usually because I am heading to a performance.

Sometimes I take everything with me, perhaps because I need to get changed at the venue, or the gig is overseas or interstate.

This generally means that as well as 1000 costumes, wigs, heels and headdresses required for the show, I need to pack my makeup kit, my shaving kit, and possibly boys’ clothes as well.

Then there is getting to the venue. Unfortunately, I can’t drive (yes, Shane, John, Vince, Darren and Richard — I know I should start taking driving lessons), but sometimes I get a lift with a fellow cast member.

When time is against me, or the venue isn’t far from home, I’ll get changed at home and call a cab, and catch one from outside the venue home again, post-gig.

There is a wee gaggle of drag divas living in the inner west. Sometimes we share a taxi ride home from a messy night out and split the bill. More often than not, I get a cab home by myself.

I’ve had some of the most interesting conversations with local taxi drivers, from “I’ve picked you up before” (and not needing to give directions on how to get home) to “Have you seen *insert name of drag sister of the west* lately?” (before spilling the goss on exactly what that girl will do in a cab) to “What are you doing now?” (which is generally followed by the indication that they won’t charge for the fare if you give them some ‘relief’ from the arduous task of driving a taxi).

The worst ones are the ones who will still charge you. Or so I’ve heard!

Occasionally, in full face, gown and heels, I have been known to get the train, tram or bus to or from a gig. A lot of people think I must be nuts, but you’d be amazed at how many people have selective eyesight and you end up standing right in their blind spot!

Children are the funniest. They say it how they see it, which is usually a very loud “Are you a man?” just as the carriage goes quiet.

Don’t forget to pop into DnM Bar and Nightclub each Saturday to catch Tailor Made, Bumpa Love and me in our fabulous production show Diamond Divas.

Three shows from 10.30pm, with FREE ENTRY, hot DJs and drink specials with a really fabulous crowd!

The #72 tram stops right outside and Prahran Train Station is five minutes walk. Say “Hi” if you see me on either, I’m just commuting to work!

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