coronation2015

LIFE'S TOO SHORT. You could go out tomorrow and get hit by a bus, for God's sake (Remember, Nikki's a driver now)!. And would you want your last thought to be an angry one? Your last impression to be a malicious one? Love each other. Love yourselves. Save the Drama for your Llama! Today is a gift; that's why they call it the present.

So many people to thank, so many people to congratulate, so many people to mock. And not necessarily in that order. Of course, my mother did say, if you can't say anything nice, come sit next to me...or was it don't put it in your mouth if you don't know where it's been? Whatever....But relax--if you don't see your name here, it doesn't mean I don't love you...oh, wait, yeah it does.

ANNE/THOMAS&MARTIN: I love you guys so hard! CHICKEN! #oldmarrieds #boldlygoing #auntieanne #bacardimartylifeoftheparty #youngerthanyou

BERNIE/ANITA: Can't wait to see what you do at your new job, and I'm looking forward to seeing more of you!

BRETT: Thank you for all your help this year; you are so creative, and giving of your time!

BULL: we need to talk Who! And I covet your boots! (ps. BOYS OF EDMONTON: all so handsome, all so energetic, all so sweet - I could never choose just one!)

CAESAR: Take a bow, you put this night together and did it awesomely! Also, a special shout out for having a name that confused Hellacious Acres for two years! Keep smiling!

CHANTALLE/ALEX FORDAZE: Great job tonight, and good for you for powering through Coronation protocol for the first time!

DAVID A.: Welcome back and what a delight it was to hear you on the microphone at a Regina Coronation again. Brilliant! Thanks for being a part of our history!

DEREK AKA JENNY TALIA: Your creativity knows no bounds! Keep reaching for the stars and the LV bags! #butireallylovegluten #theeyeshaveit

DEVINE AND TONY: Y'all so pretty! And wearing the mantle of Imperial Majesties with beauty and grace! Love you both!

FEATHER: You are f**king brilliant--thank you for smashing stereotypes, kicking ass with your talent and energy and doing it all with a smile!

JOHN&WARREN: I hope you don't just bugger off once Gia steps down. Its been a genuine pleasure reconnecting and I think the community could do with having a little more history under their belt (and on their deck smoking and drinking *L*) Cheers!

KRICKET/THANE: Take care of yourself--you're starting a whole new chapter in your life and it could be brilliant!

LALA BOTTOME: You are so creative and fun! I don't know where you came from but I can see where you are going and it's right to the top! Stay groovy!

RAY ST CLAIRE: Why do you feel so far away? #knockthreetimes #EverybodysGirl #blanchessoon

RUBY HYMEN: Still one of the most creative and entertaining people on the circuit!

TRIXIE: God I love you so much! Thank you for being amazing and helping me so much! #chowadick #nopizzaandoffsaleatMicheleshouse #foreveryoung

TWIGGY: These kids think I know protocol, but I tell 'em I learned from the best. Thank you for being a constant in my life--you are an absolute inspiration! #mymumstilltalksaboutyou

JASON&WHITNEY: Next year get a damned babysitter!! And OMG thank you so much for hauling my fat ass all over this city over and over again!!!

JEROD/DEMONA: Thank you for being an amazing friend and congrats on being an amazing queen! Demona for 2018! #SHAWARMA! #DOUBLEMEAT #TRIGGER! #DEMONASMASH!

JOELLE: You've been dealt some real blows this year and I know I'm not always real good with, well, as the Holmes boys would say, 'sentiment'. But you know, even when I push you, that it's coming from a place of love cos you are and always have been an awesome friend and I look forward to having many more adventures with you! Hugs!!

MITCHELL: I love you my friend and I always will, and I will never ask you to choose. Ever. I wish for you to always be as happy as you make me! #fuckapocalypsebringonsinister #ifeellikechickentonight #silent solidarity

HELLACIOUS ACRES: The Eliza to my Henry! Know you can come talk to Gramma anytime. I have more crying movies too! Give 'em Hell, hon, and be the Empress I know you can be.

A'DAM GOODTIME/NATHAN: Just be happy, please. And know in a world of broken promises and lies you will always get the truth from me. This was my message last year and I feel like it still applies. Although I saw all your numbers this year #nosmokebreaks

MAYA FANTASEE: Don't let the man get you down, and don't let yourself get you down. Sometimes I think you are your own worst enemy. You are talented and creative and you just have to let that shine through--the rest will fall into place naturally. Also, Rocky Horror, Who marathon and something to make you cry, so Hellacious doesn't think I was just picking on her. Congrats tonight on your year and good luck with the next step!

KERRY: Congratulations on this year as Prince, and I know you don't need me to wish you good luck next year--you got this!! But above all else, thank you a million times over--I love you! #FirstWivesClub

ROB: Love you bunches and I hope you are finally sitting back tonight and enjoying yourself. You are a sweet and amazing man and have earned this night. Of course, now that it's all over, I think we need to get you into a dress! I look forward to many more card nights, BBQs and court shows too! xo

GIA: The more things change the more they stay the same sometimes. You have always been a good friend to me and I hope you feel the same. Thank you for a whirlwind year and step down tonight knowing you did good work!!

GLCR: To all the volunteers, keep up the good work, the GLCR would not exist without you! Andrew, Matt, all the bartenders, bussers, painters, staple pullers, BBQers, karaoke singers, door people and so on and so on--you are brilliant and we could not do it without your help and support. Cory, keep the lines of communication open, do it sober, and you will be the Operations Manager of an amazing organization! PS Not naming any names, but you know who you are, you lying cunt.

KOS: Holy crap you kings are tireless, flexible, creative and so much fun!!! Can't wait to see more from this great new group!!

QUEEN CITY PRIDE: Try to remember that the gay bar is where the gay people are, and just cos you are a 22 year old twink doesn't mean we all are. I hope that this year the balance between money and people, old and young, is found as we really do have a strong and growing community. Maybe I'll run for the board thisyear....

RSAR- such a vital part of Regina's GLBT community. Without you, this community would have closed up shop twenty years ago, and now here we are, celebrating 25 years of good works. Yes there's drama. Yes, every year says their the best and that's fine. Just remember what it's all about, and don't be so concerned about who you like or don't like, who's a twat waffle, who's too old, who's prettier than you, who said what. At the end of the day, none of that matters. The Court is growing stronger all the time, and it looks like there are plenty of fresh faces and hard workers ready to step up and continue the work that Bernie, Sean and I started, so get over yourselves and help if you truly believe in this organization, and if you don't, get out of the way.

HUGS: Mick, Len, Eggsy, Harry, Dean, Cas, Harvey, Mike, Steve, Danny, Neal, Peter, Sherlock, John, Ianto, Jack, Blair, Jim, Giles, Spike, Lex, Clark, Fox, Walter....
KUDOS : Anyone who found their way to Sunday brunch or TV night. Thanks, you make me feel special; Online friends and fans, you are my support system and I couldn't do any of it without you--I really am that internet success story; all out of town guests who make Regina more beautiful by virtue of their presence and home town folks who do the same; God Bless you all....

There's more and more after that, and I'd probably go on and on if I wasn't so old and tired. And besides, all that online porn won't read itself! At any rate, I'll add more when I get home tonight, if I'm not too drunk or tired, and if I feel like it, or if you email me to bitch about not being in here!

In my world, the coffee is strong as death, black as hell and sweet as love (and always made by Ianto Jones). The smoking section is always open. Fox Mulder is always just as close as my dvdplayer, Slow Motion Walter is always more than just a blues song, and the Gunmen always visit on Friday. Bunnies and bears always frolic in my living room, Blair Sandburg is always the bottom, there is always a next Sunday, everything's Benedict and nothing hurts, and finally, the Blanches are always shaken, never stirred.