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" Identity for Jews like us was shaped by cultural practices and family traditions rather than allegiances of place or language or class, because those things continued to be redefined for us. Drag operates along similar lines. "

Sasha Velour

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Sasha Velour

Flexible

People

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Seeing

Art

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Short

Dress

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Pride

Way

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