Don't ever let age be a deterrent for doing anything. At one of my lovely summer haunts, the Woods Campground, awaits a welcoming LGBT. The last couple of years one of the things that makes the woods special is one of its Queens Gloria Hole. Gloria is another one of our summer residents who hails from Florida. After years of going to the woods, Gloria at 83 decided she wanted to become a drag queen and participate in Camp drag shows. And she did just that. So at 83 he got his act, look, and style together and started and became known as a Gloria Hole. And her Acts were an instant hit, doing retro torch song lip syncs or television skits. It was only last summer that she ran for Miss Woods after 3 years of trying to win and finally snagged the crown. This past season I was up as one of the judges for the show where Gloria passed on her crown to the next Miss Woods. Her acts could be cute and wholesome, or downright sleazy and filthy. And for whatever show or charity the campground was running Gloria can always be counted on to donne her wig and put on a show for tips. She has one of the biggest hearts around. Gloria is a prime example of living a fun-filled life and going out and trying new things even at 83. And the best part ? Another reason I love drag is it's close knit Sisterhood . When he decided to become Gloria all the camp Queens pitched in and helped her with her style, styling wigs, donating gowns, makeup and everything she needed including tips and tutorials on how to do her makeup to become Gloria . I adore this bitch! Kudos to her for partaking of life's banquet.
There's no queen like an old queen! Jx
ReplyDeleteHere! Here!
DeleteDon't ever let your age stop you from pursuing a dream; and Gloria Hole is a fabulous example of that!
ReplyDeleteTundra Bunny here...
ReplyDeleteMiss Gloria has proven the old adage that "you're never too old to learn something new" and in such a fabulous and stylish way! Her lunar headwear is stunning!
I needed this! LMGAO Smooch!!!!!
ReplyDeleteNo age restrictions on Fabulousness!
ReplyDeleteKudos to her!
XOXO
A truly heartwarming selection on this installment! That is amazing....good on him for having the balls to go out and do it.
ReplyDeleteIt's one thing to still be doing drag at 83, but to pick up and START doing drag at 83 is simply amazing! Im going to the Woods with you next year, I swear.
ReplyDeleteYES Ms Gloria! You go gurl!
ReplyDeleteYou're never too old to live a dream! Yay, Gloria! Love her crescent moon headdress and gown!
ReplyDeleteHere in Edmonton, there is also a living legend drag queen named Gloria Hole who has been thrilling audiences in one capacity or another for about 40 years! Out of drag, Darrin Hagen is a central playwright, writer, composer, performer, director and activist in our city.
I think I'm a little familiar with the background of Gloria Hole that's from Canada. I must have read a piece on her somewhere.
DeleteWhat a heartwarming story I agree. Simply amazing to do this now. And those wigs are something! It 's touching all you queens helped him also get acclimated to getting in drag and finding his signature style. It's great drag queens find this sisterhood of sorts.
ReplyDeleteA role model for us all in one way or another!
ReplyDeleteGood for her!
ReplyDeleteOh, that's great. Inspiring, even.
ReplyDeleteI think so too. He wanted to start doing it he told me , but he was absolutely petrified to get up there and do it, but it's something he always wanted to try and now he loves it.
DeletePraise to the glorious Gloria. Oh, glory!
ReplyDeleteHow glorious. We don't stop having fun because we get old, we get old when we stop having fun.
ReplyDeleteNo true words had ever been spoken. When people get to a certain age they think all they have to do is just sit there in a chair and they don't.
DeleteAge is just a number and the higher the number, the more value it has!
ReplyDeleteLife ain't over just cuz you're older. Me? I may age but I refuse to grow up!
ReplyDeleteOMG! My first thought looking at that top pic was it was Queen Fag Ash Lil aka Camilla!
ReplyDeleteOne of the best drag names I've seen in awhile and never too young to try something new. Good for her!
ReplyDeleteYou sure someone hasn't dug Eve Arden up?
ReplyDeletePerfect name
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