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Alix Olson

Posted by ulla on Saturday, February 28, 2009, In : Poetry 
South Africans in Jozi and Cape Town got a chance to see Alix Olson at the Out In Africa film festival in 2007, where she talked about the documentary about her, Left Lane on the Road and performed some of her amazing poetry. If you haven't read/heard her words, you really need to. Consider that a direct order. (Over a year later, I interviewed her by email).

Obama – what does his victory mean for you?
Obama's victory initially imbued me with a renewed faith in the American public - that we h...

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Julia Serano - Transgender Dyke

Posted by ulla on Saturday, February 28, 2009, In : Author 

Author, activist, slam poet, facilitator, blogger, singer and scientist … and there’s enough in print and online for even a faraway South African to make researching you a full-time job - where on earth do you get the time and energy?
Well, I’m kind of naturally hyperactive I suppose. Plus I often have insomnia, which really helps create extra time (although it’s not so helpful with regards to energy).
I should also say that while I do or have done all of the things you mentioned, I don...


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Got something subcultural (heh!) to share?  Use the contact page and let me know - if it's interesting, your interview might just appear here and on a website or two that I write for. 

Most interviews here appeared on queerlife.co.za with the exception of The World Unseen, which was commissioned by mambagirl.com.  Some interviews have been republished on cherrygrrl.com

All interviews from the March 29th one onwards are up for grabs - use the contact form to liaise.

Great news, my interview with The World Unseen people was the cover story of the South African Big Issue March 6 2009.