As 2010 comes to an end and “best of” lists pepper all publications, we decided to compile our top five Sad Mag quotes from Sad Mag’s five print issues.Just gimme a mic and a spotlight, the new tranny is in town.
Poet Antonette Rea as the “Person” in Issue #5, written by Daniel Zomparelli.
At a very early age, I told my mom I wanted to be a stripper.
Danielle Swanson discussing her burlesque career with Rebecca Slaven in Issue #2’s “Sister Act.”
It dawned on me that I have done exactly what I wanted to do, without pedantically following that dream.
East Vancouver drag sensation Cameron Mackenzie/Isolde N. Barron reflects on his path in Issue #1’s cover story, written by Deanne Beattie.
When I’m onstage, I’m thinking, ‘Everyone in the audience is gonna be my bitch. You’re-gonna-be-my-bitch.’
The cover girl of Issue #3, strip-hop performer Crystal Precious’ talks stage mentality with Jeff Lawrence.
Now I know we said this was in no particular order, but this fine gem by Graham Templeton in his article “Swine Flu” from Issue #2 is clearly the best Sad Mag quote of all-time:
Swine Flu is the American Apparel of things that give you diarrhea.
Here’s to many more great lines in the 2011 year!
-Happy Holidays from Sad Mag!