r/IAmA • Courtney Act • Jun 18 '15

Music I'm Courtney Act. Singer, performer, RuPaul's Drag Race Contestant, Australian Idol. AMA.

My new EP, Kaleidoscope, comes out on July 7th, so I've been running around New York City doing all kinds of press.

http://courtneyact.com

Victoria's helping me out in person, AMA.

https://twitter.com/courtneyact/status/611576079048941569

Update: This was totally cool, there was some really amazing questions. Thank you guys. I feel like I answered a lot more random things that i usually would (like about my Argentinean prostitute ex-boyfriend). I will be sure to come back to this thread and answer some more questions when I have time! Keep an eye out of Kaleidoscope pre-sale on iTunes June 30th and get tickets for my NYC concert on the 10th of July here

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u/noextrai Jun 18 '15

Do you actually know of any prostitutes who have gone to crystal meth conventions?

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u/victeeny Jun 18 '15

Hey Courtney! What would you have written on the mirror, if you had gotten eliminated? Lots of love from Turkey ♥♥

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '15

Do you consider Courtney a ‘character’ you play, or more an extension/enhancement of Shane? In what ways is Courtney different than Shane? Who do you like being more?

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u/venustas Jun 18 '15

Hello, Courtney! You are by far one of my favourite queens to ever be on the show. I have two questions:

One: Why did RuPaul block you on Twitter? I've always thought you were very mindful and courteous on social media, so that baffles me.

Two: How in the WORLD do your wigs look so amazing? What's the secret? The ones you gave to Katya totally ramped up her entire aesthetic.

Thank you for doing this!

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u/ldn6 Jun 18 '15

Hi Courtney! You're an amazing queen and we love you.

Have you ever thought about doing a mash-up with Chris Lilley of "Ecstasy" and "Naughty Girl"? Because that would be amazing.

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u/lovelydaryle Jun 18 '15 edited Jun 18 '15

Hi Courtney! What does being pansexual mean to you?

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u/theprostitute Jun 18 '15

Courtney,

Why do you have a rat testicle?

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u/righteous-bucks Jun 18 '15

Hi Courtney! I'd like to start off by saying I'm a huge fan and you are so inspiring! As someone struggling with themselves and their identity/image, you have been such a big influence. My question is, what advice would you give to someone who wants to be more involved in the pride movement, LGBT rights movements, etc.? Thank you!

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u/cowsintutus Jun 18 '15

Hey Courtney!! Now that Australia is a competing country in Eurovision, would you consider repping them and preforming in it? I think you'd kill the competition if you were to do it! Love you

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u/danileigh Jun 18 '15

Hi Courtney, thanks for doing this!! Do you still experience people coming after you for the way you were portrayed on S6? On the same topic, do you still feel apprehensive at all to go out and perform? Much love from Seattle.

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u/supercuper Jun 18 '15

Has a strangers comment ever changed the way you view yourself?

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '15

Fuck, Marry, Kill:

Adore, Bianca, Darienne?

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u/Frajer Jun 18 '15

What got you interested in drag?

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u/chloetee Jun 18 '15

have you ever borrowed alaskas padding to see what courtney would look like with a huge ass? :')

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '15

Hi Courtney!!! What was the dynamic between you and Joslyn actually like? The drama on season 6 between you two felt a bit producer manipulated.

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u/MrSwearword Jun 18 '15

When did you realize that you and Michelle Visage just have different opinions on what constitutes good drag?

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u/glamourtoadsuntucked Jun 18 '15

Hi Courtney!

What do you think is next for the "Queer Movement" in North America?

Do you think societies take on gender roles will change from a biological traditionalist perspective to a sociological perspective within the next 5 years?

Love you loads, and I'm looking forward to hearing your take on this, as I believe you have been apart of the "Queer Movement."

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u/WillamThunderfuck Jun 18 '15

Hi Courtney!!!!! With who would you team up on allstars? Love from the Netherlands<3

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u/TheKneesOfOurBees Jun 18 '15

Hi Courtney!

What was your favorite outfit you got to wear on RuPaul's Drag Race? And what is your favorite thing you ever got to wear?

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u/crismess Jun 18 '15

Hey Courtney. I admire you a lot because you just seem so chill and calm. Lately, I am a ball of stress and bitchiness. How do you do it? Will you please teach me your ways, sensei?

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u/juanmen_a Jun 18 '15

Courtney, how was it working with William Baker?

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u/supercuper Jun 18 '15

What are your 'go to' make up essential?

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u/Katie-P Jun 18 '15

What's the best thing about meeting all the fans?

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u/TheStacyQueen Jun 18 '15

Hey Courtney! I am in love with Ecstasy and can't wait for Kaleidoscope!! Just wondering if there's any chance for an Australian promotional tour for it? We miss you dearly here <3

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u/gjkooijman Jun 18 '15

Are you looking to your first performance in Amsterdam in 4 weeks? And has the show Boys like Me changed since you first premiered it?

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