How successful do you think gay guys are, generally, at working that out ? There ’ s no fini t e “this is a man”, “this is a woman”. Understanding I didn’t have to fit into that box was a really big achievement. So many men – gay men, straight men, bi men, trans men, CIS men – some of those categories are more prone to interrogating their masculinity than others, but there’s this rigid box of what a man is supposed to be that limits so many people. Having someone I respected explain the term “gender fluid” fit so perfectly with my experience it was probably the most liberating moment for me, feeling at peace with who I am. CarlottaĬhock-full of hilarity, honesty and wisdom, this is a classic tale of a search for identity with masking tape, Spice Girls and RuPaul.Looking back, I can completely see how the idea of gender and sexuality had been fluid in my life and in the world around me, but I just never had the tools or the language to understand it, which is where the shame comes from.īecoming friends with Chaz Bono who explained the idea that it was okay for boys to be feminine and girls to be masculine. I m so thrilled with this book and its beautiful, powerful storytelling. A road map for anyone who feels different and wants to let that side of themself shine. ‘Glorious, heartfelt, passionate and inspirational – a glamorous frock-filled adventure that explores the full fluidity of Shane s boundless bravery, love and humanity.’ Osher GÃ¼nsbergįunny, smart, kind and entirely addictive, this is a glorious insight into an exceptional life. It s an often hilarious and at times heartbreaking memoir from a beloved drag and entertainment icon. Told with Courtney s trademark candour and wit, Caught in the Act is about our journey towards understanding gender, sexuality and identity. Over ten years later, she makes star turns on RuPaul s Drag Race and Celebrity Big Brother UK, bringing her unique take on drag and gender to the world.īehind this rise to national and global fame is a story of searching for and finding oneself. Born in Sydney around the turn of the millennium, Courtney makes her name in the gay bars of Oxford Street and then on Australian Idol. Shane makes a promise to himself: to find a bigger stage. He finds his tribe at a performing arts agency, where he discovers his passion for song, dance and performance. Raised in the Brisbane suburbs by loving parents, Shane realises from a young age that he s not like all the other boys.

Courtney is more than the sum of her parts.

Caught in the Act by Courtney Act