I’d never heard of Grayson Perry before but loved this short video interview that he did on a website called “He wears panties,” which I’ll definitely have to check out later in more detail! Perry is an artist and potter in the UK and an unabashed crossdresser and fetishist who when dressing sometimes goes by the name “Claire.” Apparently he also spent time rooming with Boy George years ago when they were both just getting started – doesn’t get much cooler than that! I always love hearing about people who completely embrace their weirdness and live their lives one hundred percent in a less-than-approving world. So glad I heard about him, or her, as the case may be!
Grayson Perry/ Claire won a BAFTA for the Specialist Factual Documentary category. For All in the Best Possible Taste with Grayson Perry.
As well as presenting the BAFTA prize for best Factual Series.
I contacted Sandra and let her know about this and the fact the 3 programmes are on Youtube.
Thanks so much, Alex, for the heads up! It was great to hear about the recent award for Grayson Perry at the BAFTAs. Here’s a link for anyone interested that shows the outrageous “ejaculating penis” gown that Grayson / Clarie wore to the ceremony.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/mediamonkeyblog/2013/may/15/mail-online-grayson-perry#