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If I were a drag queen

April 10, 2014 by MsCheevious

If I were a drag queen

IF I WERE A DRAG QUEEN

 

#DailyMischief

 

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I was talking to a friend Aaron the other day, reminiscing about some good times (times when we rocked this world working on music specials and award shows for MTV, and people gave us free stuff just because they thought we were cool). Oh wait. That still happens. Neither one of us works for MTV anymore, but you can’t erase our knack for fooling people into thinking we’re “cool.” I’m sure Aaron gets cool things like free address stickers and stuff mailed to him too, because he’s doing uber cool fashion shows for Tech-Week these days. And me? Well, YOU KNOW me.

But hey, over the years our priorities have shifted. Swear.to.god. Free address stickers and boxes of chocolates are just as cool as singing karaoke with celebrities or having access to box suites at the Kentucky Derby, the Super Bowl or other fun events.

Seriously though, he really is one of the coolest guys I know. Aaron is the guy who hired me on my first real-life television gig and regardless of the laughter and silliness, he is still one of the most highly respected men in the business. He’s legendary. He and I always joke that we should have a radio show because our hilarious telephone banter would be an immediate hit. I’m sure we’re just drunk with our own merriment, but it feels good to muse about.

The other day was no exception. Aaron was telling me one of the many funny stories from his days as a CBS paige when he was first starting out. I’ve heard most of these stories at one time or another, but I can’t be responsible to remember these things, and he has a knack for reeling me in with a new twist. Here’s how it went:

“Lisa, I worked on the lot next to where the show Solid Gold was shot. Remember Solid Gold?”

 

Oh my god. Yes! Too funny.

 

“I’ll never forget when the solid gold dancers would come filing out of their studio door.

 

LISA, they had a choreographer who had the best name for a drag queen. Her name was almost as good as Ms. Cheevious.”

HOLD UP.

WHAT?

 

Ms. Cheevious is NOT a drag queen name, Aaron!!!!!

 

“No, but think about it! It would be perfect.”

 

(pause)

 

Dammit, you’re right!

 

“But you know what her name was? Have I told you this before?”

 

Probably, but I can’t remember.

 

(pause)

(pause)

 

“You ready?” 

 

(pause)

 

“ANITA MANN.”

 

(pause)
“Say that out loud, Lisa.”

 

*laughs*

 

From CBS paige to drag queen names.

Ms. Cheevious’ name being enviable to drag queens.

These are the topics of life, people. These are the twists and turns in a conversation only possible between people like Aaron and I.

This is what I love about my life. People like Aaron.

But let me clarify this, ladies and gentlemen. If I were a drag queen…well… ANITA MANN.

I would want that to be my name.

Gay Pride March ~ Piccadilly, London

 

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Filed Under: Daily Mischief Tagged With: #dailymischief, daily mischief, drag queen, drag queen names, kentucky derby, Lisa Jey Davis, Ms. Cheevious, MsCheevious, MTV, Super Bowl

About MsCheevious

Ms. Cheevious is the alter-ego of Lisa Jey Davis (former publicist, and television talent manager, current award-winning writer & author, & health and fitness pro). Though Ms. Cheevious has become known for humor via the blog and social media, offering a lighter and brighter look at life… the blog was originally a precursor to Lisa Jey's long overdue book "Ms. Cheevious in Hollywood" which offers a fabulous, funny peek into what really goes on behind the scenes in Hollywood… a Hollywood with Lisa Jey and her funny “serendipities” in it. Think Lucille Ball meets Chelsea Handler meets the girl next door (with a little chocolate and vodka). It depicts with hilarity the innocent mistakes Lisa Jey made when launched back into the big, bad single jungle, as an unassuming single-mother in the City of Angels. It’s also about the beautiful, interesting life she led while her loving, incredible sons kept her grounded and sane amid fantastic events, new friends, parties and field trips. It also shows the turmoil and heartbreak that comes with dating and single mom life. All blog content © 2015 Ms. Cheevious aka Lisa Jey Davis

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  1. WAKAJAK says

    April 11, 2014 at 8:11 pm

    You just crack me up!!! LOL

    • Ms. Cheevious says

      April 11, 2014 at 8:52 pm

      ッ xo Wak!

  2. Elyse Salpeter says

    April 14, 2014 at 7:33 pm

    LOL – that is funny – that guy sounded like a character and what a fun place to have worked. Great post!

    • MsCheevious says

      April 15, 2014 at 3:22 am

      He is a character Elyse… fun times! thanx

  3. Onisha Ellis says

    April 14, 2014 at 7:45 pm

    That is the kind of conversation that occurs among people who “get” each other but also trust one another. One can laugh through an emotional crisis with a friend like that.

    • MsCheevious says

      April 15, 2014 at 3:22 am

      yup Onisha. True! xx

  4. Lisa Jey Davis says

    April 14, 2014 at 9:34 pm

    Yep Aaron rocks!

  5. Charles Dougherty says

    April 14, 2014 at 11:17 pm

    That’s a great story. It reminded of a woman that I once worked with whose name was Anita Cuelho. She became Anita Quaalude anytime she was paged…

    • MsCheevious says

      April 15, 2014 at 3:23 am

      OMG that is good too Charles. Thanks for commenting! LOL

  6. Bob Nailor says

    April 15, 2014 at 8:28 pm

    Loved the story – too funny. I worked in DC and one of the ladies who rode the train to/from work with me worked at The Library of Congress where she helped direct questions and gave out information. As she stated, she was lousy at the job, usually giving the wrong information. Jokingly, we named her Ms Information – since that was her job and then we realized the pun we’d created since she was always giving misinformation.

    • MsCheevious says

      April 15, 2014 at 8:35 pm

      now THAT is awesome Bob!!! LOVE it!!!

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