DUNE T. E QUENTIN
16 THE LIST FESTIVAL GUIDE
He won an Obie for his New York performance as Quentin Crisp, now BETTE BOURNE is bringing Resident Alien to the Fringe. We spoke to the celebrated cross-dresser about Diana, philosophy, Montana and housekeeping. \‘Jortts: Steve Cramer
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The play, says Bourne. is 'a very definite journey, but it's also like an hour in his room. at home with him'
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