NZ's top drag queen celebrates 74th birthday - Video

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 23:42

She's been in drag for 60 years, living in Sydney for 30, and today Carmen Rupe, the most recognised New Zealand queen, came back home to celebrate her 74th birthday. - read full story »

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Comments [2]

Michael Stevenson

11 Oct 2009 4:16p.m.

"Things have changed so much now from my day," says Dana. "I mean, it was terrible in my day, you got beaten up, police beat you up, you know people would jump out of their cars and bash you 'cause they'd think you were a paedophile." Unfortunately this still happens. At least it does here in Dunedin - and that includes officious antagonism from some Police

Jonathon

10 Oct 2009 2:17p.m.

I first met Carmen in Wellington in 1969. We both now live in Sydney & that is now 40 years ago. Do have a very happy day, Carmen.