STEREOGUM: It makes it harder to build up a fanbase. Plus, now that everybody is essentially doing things their own way and trying to make a living from touring, there’s a lot more competition.
SHIRLEY: And it’s harder to things in a subtle way. I think Lady Gaga has done so well because she’s currently the biggest peacock in the stable. I love her and I admire her and enjoy her because I think she comes from a very pure place, but now we’re seeing a lot of other women — and men, for that matter — trying to dress like peacocks but without really having it come from their hearts, so they are just wearing these costumes like they are starring in The Lion King on Broadway or something.
but now we’re seeing a lot of other women — and men, for that matter — trying to dress like peacocks but without really having it come from their hearts, so they are just wearing these costumes like they are starring in The Lion King on Broadway or something.
well well well