Kirbstone wrote: ↑Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:39 pm
His audience were only interested in what he had to say on the subject, not in what clothes he wore.
Tom, I have no idea how that audience is chosen, but it is hardly likely to have been composed of Norman Normals and Agnes Averages.
Any interest in Sir Grayson's dress sense would have been well known and sated, plus the man was selected for his work for the world of art, not his clothes.
Actually, since it was a radio broadcast, he could have been in his birthday suit for all you know.
Had that been broadcast on mainstream terrestrial BBC, I'd bet a large portion of said audience, would have been just as interested in his sartorial display if not more so than in his artistic expertise.
It's been rather a long time, since his alter-ego Claire was introduced to the public, but do you honestly believe that "she" has less to do with his wider fame than his artistic work, because I certainly don't.
Ironically, and I quote, "Cross-dressing is a lot less fun since I became famous".
The rebellious cross dresser has become a national treasure, ensconced in the established elite and it doesn't really suit her nature.
For what it's worth, Sir Claire/Grayson Perry wouldn't really be welcome here or would his other credentials compensate?
Maybe that's for the mods, but you inspired it.
I have no great feeling on the subject, but I am heartily sick of anybody saying that a guy can wear atypical clothes and nobody will notice or disapprove.
Much as we might wish otherwise, there are still many many kids out there ostracised by family and just because they dare to be different.
I wonder how his "family" who failed him as a youngster, feel about their actions now.
As I said, the world of the non compliant can be a very cruel and lonely place, pretending otherwise is pointless.
Unless you mean very rich and famous celebrities that is.
Steve.
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