Hodge, David
The Boy Who Sat By the Window: The Story of the Queen of Soho
- ISBN 13:
- 9781914451744
- author:
- Hodge, David
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Mardle Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.42 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
David Hodge's extraordinary life story is one of contrasts. By day, he worked at a pioneering centre for people living with HIV and AIDS, while by night, he became the 'Queen of Soho', ruling London's drag scene with glamour and flair. This unflinching true story follows an unassuming boy who was bullied at school, separated from his peers, and made to sit by the window, to a remarkable career that took him to the heights of celebrity and the depths of darkness. Behind the glittering facade of his stage persona, Miss Dusty O, David faced a far more sinister reality. He struggled with addiction, survived a murder attempt, and battled the devastating impact of the AIDS pandemic. Yet, through it all, he persevered, using his art to express the turmoil he felt. This is his truth, a story of laughter and loneliness, of survival and redemption. With its unflinching honesty and unapologetic candour, David Hodge's story is a powerful exploration of the human spirit. It is a testament to the enduring power of art and the human need to express ourselves, even in the darkest of times.
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