Page 162 of The Black Flamingo

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DAISY:Obviously

MICHAEL:What should I say?

DAISY:Just say, “Hey, it’s Michael”

MICHAEL:

MICHAEL:Hey, it’s Michael

The whole of Drag Soc is meant to be

in costume in front of the library.

Everyone is but me. I’m two hours late.

Mzz B is more than disappointed when

they see me.

“Save your excuses. Just hand these out,”

they say, pushing the pile of flyers

into my chest. They shake their head

and turn away.

They go to the portable sound system

and pick up the microphone. “Tonight,

Drag Soc presents Glitter Ball, the most

fabulous show you will ever experience.

These amazing drag kings and queens

will entertain and educate you in a way

that the books in this library could never do.”

Katy says,

“Don’t worry, I understand how intimidating

doing drag for the first time in public can be.”

I tell Katy,

“Honestly, I was gonna do it

but I had the craziest night.

I met a guy who I

had the biggest crush on in school

but I never thought was gay.

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