Simpson, Linda, 1964-

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March 23, 2023

31:20

NYC drag queen Linda Simpson reflects on the scene that set the stage for RuPaul

Linda Simpson performed in and chronicled the drag scene in the '80s and '90s, taking some 5,000 photos of performers. She calls Tennessee's anti-drag legislation "ridiculous."

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Linda Simpson

As a Guest

NYC drag queen Linda Simpson reflects on the scene that set the stage for RuPaul

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