Yeah, back in 2003, I went to ‘Australian Idol’ the first day as a boy, and I got knocked out. So I went back the next day in drag and made it into the Top 12 and got a record deal and toured around Australia. Courtney Act Read Quote
On ‘Love Island’ you’re trying to win the prize money and stay together; on ‘The Bi Life,’ the winner is the one that finds love. Courtney Act Read Quote
It’s easy to make a reality show that’s sensational but it’s more challenging to make a reality show that’s got a lot of heart and integrity and still keeps you enthralled and makes you want to keep watching. Courtney Act Read Quote
I just feel like, at any moment, a drag or a trans or a gender-diverse artist that doesn’t fit in a box is ready to break into the mainstream. I want to do my best to put myself in the best position to have that happen for me. Courtney Act Read Quote
The thing about gay male pop stars is: they aren’t supported by gay men. Gay men don’t really support them until they’ve gone beyond the gay community and had success in the mainstream, so it’s really challenging. Courtney Act Read Quote
As a drag performer, people have traditionally put us into the category of ‘pervert’ or ‘deviant’ or things like that. So I’ve always been really careful not to be vulgar or grotesque with sexuality. Courtney Act Read Quote
I’ve seen attraction manifest itself in so many fascinating ways. Lots of straight-identifying men have been attracted to me as Courtney. Courtney Act Read Quote
I’ve had boyfriends I’ve dated whom I met as Courtney, but then dated as Shane. Courtney can certainly act as a glamorous stepping stone across the pond. Courtney Act Read Quote
There are gay people in every community, there are bi people in every community and they can come together with a bit of strength. Courtney Act Read Quote