The Debut
November 18, 2006 – 7:58 amThe book reading went well, I think.
Overall the talk was too long. I’m going to post the audio and let others decide. Having said that, the book is actually rather challenging to talk about, and I edited it.
Great audience members, most of whom stayed until past the published end time. In these times of an abundance of attention grabbers in the market, I know that I compete for people’s attention. That they chose to stay is quite an honor.
The reading was also another debut of sorts, as the previous evening (Wednesday) my name was announced at a screening of Cruel and Unusual (a must see, btw) as a "noted trans activist." Several staff in attendance strained to see me better, I think, as though staring hard might have revealed something they had missed in months passed.
I’m happy that my debut came as a result of Self-Organizing Men. I’m very proud of it, proud to be associated with it and proud of everyone in my life who worked hard and happily to make my debut and birthday successful.
5 Responses to “The Debut”
I soooo wish I could have been there–i’m looking forward to listening/viewing your stuff–
By brownfemipower on Nov 18, 2006
me too, and happy birthday for the 16th too! I meant to come back here on the 16th and wish you a happy birthday, but in the craziness here forgot. but yay! happy birthday! and i’m so glad the book reading went well.
By gaylourdes on Nov 18, 2006
tanks!
By Jay on Nov 19, 2006
congratulations on your big debut (of all sorts)… it’s nice to see you out and about at the u these days
i really appreciated your presentation and look forward to celebrating your future work.
By short stack on Nov 20, 2006
Hey Jay! I’m sorry I couldn’t attend. I can’t tell you how honored I was to get the invite though! I’m so very happy to hear how well it went and so very proud to know you. It was wonderful seeing you the other day at the lecture that Dean gave. You’re looking good!
By Denise on Nov 28, 2006